A Project Manager's Guide to Stakeholder Mastery and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Mishka Bell

In project management, success depends as much on your presence as it does on your processes. In this empowering session, Owning the Room: A Project Manager’s Guide to Stakeholder Mastery and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Mishka Bell will help you unlock the confidence and communication tools needed to lead effectively—no matter who’s in the room.

Participants will learn how to confidently manage stakeholder relationships while tackling the internal doubts that often accompany leadership roles. Through real-world examples, communication mapping techniques, and mindset reframing strategies, you’ll discover how to take control of the narrative, establish credibility, and project confidence in any professional setting.

Designed for both emerging and experienced project managers, this session combines tactical skills with emotional intelligence—equipping you to build trust, influence outcomes, and show up as the leader you already are.

About the Speaker:

Mishka Bell is a Change Advisor at Canon, where she manages one of the organization’s largest healthcare project portfolios. Her work bridges project management and change leadership, reflecting her belief that every successful initiative depends on both operational execution and human adoption.

With a strong background in technology integration and healthcare IT transformations, Mishka has led multiple Electronic Medical Record (EMR) implementations involving Epic Systems, guiding complex healthcare organizations through digital transitions while ensuring clinical continuity and adoption success.

Beyond her professional achievements, Mishka serves on the board of the National Black MBA Association’s Central Florida Chapter, where she empowers and mentors emerging Black professionals and students. She holds an MBA from Louisiana State University, a Bachelor’s degree from the City College of New York, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).