Empowering Leaders,
Inspiring Change
This year’s conference features leading-edge topics, authentic discussions, networking, and skill-building focused on developing and celebrating female leaders in times of change. The day of learning is designed to equip influential businesswomen with the tools they need to increase their leadership impact, and professionals of all genders with the insights they need to support and uplift their female colleagues.
This year’s conference schedule will be announced soon!
Registration begins at 8:30am
Does this make me look bitchy?
with Renee Smith MD, MBA
Opening Keynote Session - 9:30-10:20 AM
Balancing the Perception of Aggression with Firm Action
In today's groundbreaking conference session, we’ll tackle the important yet often unaddressed issue of balancing the perception of aggression when women assert themselves through firm action. The session highlights the unique challenges faced by women in positions of power, aiming to empower attendees with strategies and insights to navigate these hurdles successfully. Through inspiring personal stories and evidence-based research, Dr. Renee Smith will shed light on how to effectively communicate firm decisions while maintaining a sense of professionalism and confidence.
Break Out Session One
10:30-11:20 AM
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This session will cover - work life balance, avoiding burnout, and addressing the assumption that girls are taught to be perfect and boys are taught to be brave.
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This session covers healthy debate and removing assumptions and emotion from conversation. Start with heart, state your path.
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Explore how to incorporate your faith into your work, without overstepping, and staying true to “you” in tough situations.
Break Out Session Two
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
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Focusing on personal finance, this session is intended for those aged 18-45
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Hitting the needed topics in pre-retirement and retirement for estate planning, tax planning, charitable giving, cash value life insurance, and other pertinent tools for those 45+ years of age.
Lunch Break
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Session Three
1:30 - 2:20 PM
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In this session, we’ll help you stop apologizing for being human, plus develop healthier professional habits to remove that common language.
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This session will include conversations about making Diversity, Equity and Inclusion approachable, plus the importance of belonging in work and life. Everyone can be an advocate, without being a scholar.
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In this session, we’ll cover contract negotiations, pitching new ideas, overcoming the fear of rejection and turning a NO into a YES.
Wrap Up
3:30-4:00 PM
Networking Happy Hour
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4:00-5:00 PM
Join fellow conference participants for a social happy hour at the conclusion of the conference. Not only can you exchange ideas and learn from others in your industry, but you may also discover new business collaborations or career opportunities. This relaxed and informal environment will let you showcase your expertise, gain exposure, and make a lasting impression on potential employers, clients, or collaborators. So, step out of your comfort zone, grab a drink, and open yourself up to the countless possibilities that a networking social hour can offer.
Stepping Into Your Courage Zone
with Margot Hoffman
Closing Keynote Session - 2:30-3:30 PM
During this session, Margot will introduce you to the Courage Zone and ways to break through the Terror Barrier. We’ll dream big by brainstorming with others to develop your goals into a big idea, so you can aim higher than you imagined. You will focus on breaking down the barriers to achieving your big idea and getting to positive, focused solutions. The workshop incorporates traditional project management into the context of making breakthrough change.