The Fit CEO: Be the Leader of Your Life with Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann

Join the Barton School of Business in person for an inspiring conversation on leadership, well-being and success at work and in life. This in-person event is for students, emerging leaders and experienced professionals interested in leadership, well-being and success in work and life. Join Wichita State University’s Barton School of Business for an engaging keynote with Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann, seasoned CEO, leadership advisor and co-author of FitCEO: Be the Leader of Your Life. Presented as part of the Fall 2026 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series and the J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence program, the conversation will explore how effective leadership extends beyond the boardroom. Drawing on decades of executive experience, Macieira-Kaufmann will share insights on navigating professional challenges, building resilience and taking an intentional approach to leadership and life—without sacrificing health, happiness or personal well-being. Event Details • Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 • Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.; doors open at 9 a.m. • Location: Boettger Auditorium, Woolsey Hall, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas Book Signing Attendees are invited to a book signing with Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Woolsey Hall Atrium. About Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann is a business leader, executive advisor and author with experience guiding organizations through transformation, growth and change. In FitCEO: Be the Leader of Your Life, she advocates a holistic approach to leadership that connects professional performance with physical health, personal fulfillment and overall well-being.