The 2026 IBS Education* lineup for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is packed with bold ideas, real-world expertise and strategies you can put to work right away. With 130+ sessions to choose from, IBS is where residential construction professionals come to sharpen their skills, challenge their thinking and build smarter for what’s next.
Meet Amy Druhot
Among this year’s experts is Amy Druhot, Vice President of Sales at Eastwood Homes and a respected leader with more than 20 years of experience in new construction. Known for blending business performance with people-first leadership, Amy brings a refreshingly honest and energizing perspective to what it really takes to lead high-performing sales teams today.
A TEDx speaker, award-winning sales leader and author of Just Brave It: A Some-Nonsense Guide for Women Who Want to Live a Brave and Fulfilling Life, Amy is passionate about helping leaders lead with intention, courage and authenticity. Her work centers on developing people, not just processes, and creating cultures where accountability and fulfillment can coexist.
Amy Druhot’s IBS Education Session
Sales leadership is evolving, and Amy is right at the center of that shift. In her IBS Education session, The Brave Leader Blueprint: Elevating Sales Teams with Courage, Clarity & Consistency, Amy challenges the idea that leadership is only about hitting numbers and managing performance.
Instead, she introduces a bold, practical framework designed to help sales leaders guide teams with purpose. Grounded in real-world stories and hands-on coaching tools, this session speaks directly to leaders who want stronger results without sacrificing culture or connection.
What You’ll Learn in Amy’s Session
Attendees will leave with a clear, actionable blueprint for leading sales teams more effectively and more humanely. Using her three-part Brave Leader Framework: Clarity, Consistency and Courage, Amy shows how these principles work together to build trust, accountability and long-term performance.
You can expect tactical coaching tools, thoughtful reflection prompts and a printable Brave Leader Blueprint you can immediately apply with your team. The focus is on turning insight into action, so leaders leave not just inspired, but equipped to lead differently starting day one.
Why Amy is Excited for IBS
For Amy, IBS is about shared energy and collective growth. She’s most looking forward to connecting with leaders who are ready to rethink how sales teams are led and developed. There’s something powerful about gathering with people who are curious, committed to growth and brave enough to try a new approach to leadership.
Advice for First-Time IBS Attendees
Amy’s advice balances strategy with openness. Be intentional about the sessions and exhibitors you don’t want to miss but stay curious and leave room to explore. Some of the most meaningful moments at IBS happen in hallway conversations and coffee lines. And her personal essentials? A notebook, an open mind and comfortable shoes.
The Best Place to Be at IBS
The best place at IBS, according to Amy, is anywhere ideas are colliding and energy is high. She points to areas like Sales Central and The Rally, where conversations spark, perspectives shift and “aha” moments tend to happen. These are the spaces where inspiration turns into momentum.
The Most Interesting 2026 Industry Trend
Amy sees sales leadership moving away from transactional management and toward transformational coaching. The focus is shifting from simply driving numbers to developing people. Emotional intelligence, mindset training and purpose-driven cultures are becoming essential tools for leaders who want sustainable success.
What the Next Five Years Will Bring
Looking ahead, Amy predicts a new era of people-first leadership across the industry. While technology will continue to advance, culture will define long-term success. Builders who invest in leadership development, coaching frameworks and team wellness will see stronger retention, fulfillment and performance.
The Industry’s Biggest Challenge
Leadership fatigue and cultural stagnation top Amy’s list. Many sales leaders are stretched thin, balancing performance pressure with people management, often leading to burnout and turnover. Amy believes the path forward lies in courage-based coaching and meaningful connection. When leaders feel fulfilled, they create teams that truly thrive.
Attend Amy’s IBS Education Session
If you’re ready to rethink how you lead sales teams and want practical tools you can use right away, The Brave Leader Blueprint: Elevating Sales Teams with Courage, Clarity & Consistency is a must-attend session at IBS 2026.
Amy’s session is one of 130+ education sessions to choose from designed to sharpen leadership skills, strengthen culture and prepare you for what’s next in home building. Register today for IBS 2026 and join leaders who are ready to lead bravely.
*IBS Education requires an IBS Expo+Education registration.