Conference Overview

Benefits of Attending

• Leadership Training
• Career Management
• Communications
• Creating Professional Networks
• Diversity Training
  
• Management Skills
  
• Personal Finance
• Strategic Thinking
• Starting Your Own Business
• Women's Health
• Work-Life Balance
• And more....

Seminar Topics Include:

Wired to Care, by Dev Patnik
People are wired to care, and many of the world's best organizations are, too. When people inside a company develop a shared sense of what's going on in the world, they see new opportunities faster than their competitors.

The Feminine Side of Leadership, by Jenny Fisher
Learn how to turn resistance into rapport, talents into tasks, and conflict into cooperation through this engaging and interactive session while increasing professional networking skills and connections with other meeting attendees.

He Said - She Heard^TM , Why Men and Women Have Trouble Communicating, by Michael Johnson
Understanding the differences in communication and behavior styles of men and women.

From Conflict to Connection, by Maja Ramsey, Rebecca Westerfield, Dana Curtis and Justine Durrell
Taught collaboratively by four women lawyers, in this interactive two-part session, participants will learn communications skills that change reactivity to response and bridge diverse viewpoints. Participants will walk away with an enhanced ability to approach conflict with confidence and creativity.

Leadership Lessons from Barbie's Mom, by Robin Gerber
Ten lessons about leadership, reinvention and redemption from the founder of Mattel toys.

Philanthropy - Making Business Connections Through Charity Involvement, and the Power of Giving, by Kim Wright-Violich
Learn the value of corporate philanthropy from industry leaders, such as the President of Charles Schwab Charitable Fund, Kim Wright-Violich.

Ending the War, by Nilofer Merchant
The new paradigm for business success is reframing the outdated "us versus them" conflict into "us versus the problem." Collaborative Strategy is the new framework that will help you align people and strategy in actionable, achievable steps for business success.

How to Recession Proof Your Job, by Fran Zone

Strength, Courage and Wisdom: Leading a Personal Reinvention in Complex Times, by Julie Cavanna-Jerbic, Sandy O'Gorman, Yvonne Hunt and Nancy Long
Hear how four women executives reshaped their own skills, abilities and passions to make successful career transitions, and the hard choices they made along the way. Learn how to navigate the white water of organizational change and career stalemates to land on your feet leading from your integrity and strengths.

Women in Politics-"Age of Obama: A Reporter's Journey with Clinton, McCain and Obama in the Making of the President 2008", by Mark Curtis.
A fascinating account of one of the most historic elections in U.S. history by distinguished political analyst Mark Curtis.

Leverage your Language to Get the Respect, Results and Rewards You Deserve, by Collette Carlson
Facing your fears, embracing your weaknesses, and coming face-to-face with what you can do and what you must do to achieve results.

Courageous Conversations for Leaders, by Dianne Culhane & Piper Leigh
Learn ways for people in your organization to make valued and meaningful contributions. Expand your capability to be courageous and innovative in this fast-moving and increasingly complex world.

Schwab MoneyWise^TM Workshop, Foundations of Financial Fitness, by Rene Kim
Designed for the Young Women's Program. Understand where your money goes. Create a sensible spending plan. Set savings goals. Manage debt wisely.