The Vanguard Network Announces Virtual Session on Leading Through Disruption with Cheryl Blanchard, Ph.D.

The Vanguard Network is pleased to announce its upcoming Unlocking Leadership conversation, “Leading Through Disruption with Cheryl Blanchard, Ph.D.”, taking place on December 5, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST.

Dr. Cheryl Blanchard, President and CEO of Anika Therapeutics, will share practical, hard-earned insights on what it truly takes to guide organizations through uncertainty. With decades of leadership experience across medical devices and biotech, she has led teams through transformation, acquisition, and rapidly shifting market conditions.

This candid conversation will explore:

• How leaders keep teams moving when ambiguity is high

• Which leadership capabilities matter most during prolonged disruption

• How to encourage progress over perfection

• What strengths and blind spots emerge under pressure

• Where leaders themselves go for clarity and support

As always with Vanguard sessions, expect a practical, honest, peer-focused dialogue—no slides, no scripts, just real leadership insight.

To learn more and sign up, click here.

About The Vanguard Network

The Vanguard Network is a leadership community and advisory platform that helps senior executives sharpen foresight, strengthen performance, and achieve impact. Through forums, exchanges, and programs, Vanguard convenes leaders across industries to share challenges and solutions in a confidential, collaborative setting.