05/28/2026
How many women in automotive are carrying entire departmentsโฆ while staying invisible?
Katie Naughton is ready to change that conversation at the 2026 Women In Automotive Conference in Austin, TX.
In her breakout session, โHow to Start Leading When You're Already Performing,โ Katie tackles the hard truth so many women experience:
Working harder does not automatically make you visible.
As a former dealership owner, founder of Drive Her Forward, and leader with experience across North America, Katie brings practical strategies women can use immediately to:
โจ Advocate for their impact
โจ Build confidence through action
โจ Stop waiting for permission to lead
โจ Position themselves for advancement
One line from the article says it all:
โInvisible excellence is still invisible, no matter how exceptional it is.โ
Read the full story here: https://womeninautomotive.com/post/the-stealth-bomber-trap
If youโve ever felt overlooked despite delivering results, this session was designed for you.
๐Join us July 17โ20, 2026 in Austin, TX.
Whatโs one professional win youโre proud of this week? Drop it in the comments ๐