06/08/2026
NEW!Ethical Leadership: How to Walk the Walk
Presented by David Reile and Conquaya James
Ethical Leadership: How to Walk the Walk
Presented by David Reile and Conquaya James
Many people assume leadership is simply about gaining followers and persuading others to do what you ask. In reality, leadership is far more nuanced. There are multiple leadership styles, each serving distinct purposes depending on the context and the needs of those being led.
At its core, ethical leadership is grounded in service. Truly effective leaders prioritize the well-being, growth, and integrity of the individuals and communities they serve. This webinar explores what it means to lead ethically, how to align actions with values, and how to consistently “walk the walk” in professional practice.
Participants engaged in meaningful dialogue and contributed insights that may inform future updates to the NCDA Code of Ethics.
Presenters:
David Reile is a licensed psychologist, NCDA Certified Career Counselor (CCC), ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and an executive coach with 30 years of education and experience in career planning and psychological consultation. His education includes a Ph.D. in counseling psychology with a specialization in psychological assessment from Howard University. David co-manages an organizational development and consultation firm, the Career Development Alliance (CDA). David is a past president (2016-17) of the National Career Development Association (NCDA). He has served NCDA in many ways, including as chair of the ethics committee (2004 – 2009). He is currently the associate chair of the committee now, where he has assisted in revising and editing the newest version (2024) of NCDA’s Code of Ethics. In addition to his professional work and affiliation with NCDA, David has contributed to career development globally through his non-profit, the R/S Foundation.
Conquaya James, MS, EdS, NCC is a formally trained career counselor from Florida State University’s Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems and The Career Center. She has over 20 years of experience as a Board-Certified Counselor, has served on the NCDA Ethics Committee for 17 years and as co-chair for the past two years, was the co-chair for the 2024-2025 NCDA AI Task Force, and has held leadership positions within a diverse range of university career centers. Currently, Conquaya owns Careers By Design, LLC in Macon, GA and serves as the Associate Director for Career and Professional Development at Oxford College of Emory University.
[Presented live June 4, 2026]
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