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2010 Preliminary Schedule7:30–8:30 REGISTRATION/CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:30–11:00 MORNING KEYNOTES ACHIEVING RESULTS IN THE FACE OF OUTRAGEOUS DEMANDS
LYN ST. JAMES
Particularly in these times when we are increasingly expected to accomplish more, but with less time and fewer resources, Lyn St. James' message is a forceful one. It is about the power of the individual to achieve results that might - at the outset and at difficult times throughout the process - seem unreachable, even impossible. She emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself and your ability and, through your passion, convincing others to believe in you and support your efforts. Lyn provides practical "take-aways," including how to de-brief yourself so that you can effectively utilize your successes and defeats to learn and move courageously forward. Lyn St. James broke into a world no one imagined possible for a woman in the '80s and '90s: professional auto racing. She was the first woman to compete full-time on the Indy circuit and one of just five women in history to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. She was recognized by Sports Illustrated for Women as one of the "Top 100 Women Athletes of the Century" and by Working Woman magazine as one of the "350 Women Who Changed the World between 1976-1996." She is committed to providing inspiring role models for young women and to advancing the role of women in sports and in society through her personal leadership of and active involvement in charitable and not-for-profit organizations. REDEFINING POWER AND OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH IT
GLORIA FELDT Women have made tremendous strides in all sectors of the economy over the past 30 years, yet still hold just 18% of leadership roles at work and in politics. Gloria Feldt believes that now is an amazing moment in time for greater numbers of women to actively embrace power and that a crucial step is changing how we think about power, from the traditional "power over" others to the "power to" make a difference. She provides 9 power tools to encourage women to step into positions of power and lead unlimited lives, and, as a result, make a positive difference not only in their own lives but in their organizations and in the world. Among her many honors, Vanity Fair magazine named Gloria one of America's "Top 200 Women Legends, Leaders and Trailblazers," Glamour magazine honored her as "Woman of the Year" and she was one of Women's e-News' 2007 "21 Leaders for the 21st Century." She has appeared on most major news programs, including Today, Good Morning America and The Daily Show; and her commentary has appeared in the New York Times, USA Today and the Boston Globe. She has 30 years of CEO-level experience in the nonprofit sector, including nine years as President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Currently, a primary focus for Gloria is women's relationship with power. In addition to her upcoming book, she teaches a University course entitled "Women, Power and Leadership" and is touring college campuses with an intergenerational panel of women called "Women, Girls and Ladies." LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION THROUGH DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES
BILLIE WILLIAMSON Billie Williamson believes that a critical lesson to be learned from the current economic crisis is the need for organizations, large and small, to leverage the potent weapon of diversity - diversity of gender and race, as well as of age, culture, education, personality, skills and life experiences. She will explore why bringing differing perspectives and viewpoints to the table, particularly at the senior management level, is crucial to drive the innovation and provide the transformational leadership needed for our institutions to thrive in the 21st century economy. She will share how organizations have succeeded beyond expectations and how we can help our own organizations to excel by cultivating, supporting and embracing diversity of thinking at all levels. Long an advocate for women and the value they bring to an organization, Billie Williamson currently serves as Americas Inclusiveness Officer for Ernst & Young. In this position she oversees EY's diversity and inclusiveness efforts across the Americas - an area that brings together 30 countries, 150 offices and more than 40,000 people. She is also a senior client-serving partner on some of the firm's largest global accounts. Prior to being named to her current role, Billie was EY's Americas Director for Flexibility and Gender Equity Strategy. She has also served as a member of Ernst & Young's Americas Executive Board. Billie left Ernst & Young for a number of years to work as a senior executive in corporate America - as CFO of AMX Corp. and as Senior Vice President, Finance of Marriott International, Inc. 11:00 - NOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO BUILD YOUR BRAND
MARIANNE CURRAN In the current economy, it's more important than ever to solidify/develop your brand. Whether you are a major corporation or institution, are working to build/expand a business or nonprofit organization, or are in the midst of a job search, social media can, if used correctly, provide a distinct advantage. This interactive workshop will explore ways to master social media to further develop and/or reinvent your brand, reputation and thought leadership. Marianne Curran is responsible for the strategic expansion of Go Daddy's communication efforts, overseeing Social Media, Go Daddy Productions and Public Relations. Additional experts, who will be announced shortly, will join Marianne on the panel. UNLEASH YOUR INNER LEADER
LORETTA LOVE HUFF This workshop will build your leadership capability to powerfully connect with, influence and inspire others to action. You will clarify your personal values and vision, assess yourself and your performance, identify areas of change, and structure accountability mechanisms that will enhance your potential for success. You will walk away seeing new possibilities for the future, feeling refreshed and renewed, knowing what constitute your "next steps." Loretta Love Huff is an award-winning executive/business coach who helps corporate leaders and business owners to optimize their performance. She is a seasoned corporate executive with experience in HR, IT and commercial banking and has taught graduate programs in transformational leadership. FACILITATED NETWORKING SESSION The ability to build new relationships and further develop existing ones can be invaluable in achieving professional, business and personal goals. Symposium participants who desire additional opportunities to network with other leaders in attendance will have the opportunity to do so in this smaller group setting. While participants will be given networking tips that can be easily implemented, most of the session will be devoted to participants connecting with one another based on common interests, shared experiences and/or leadership responsibilities. The session will be expertly facilitated and conducted in a highly-interactive, upbeat atmosphere in order to make the networking as natural and effortless as possible. NOON – 2:00 LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE SPEAKER PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP: BEST PRACTICES OF WOMEN IN CHARGE
LYNN MORAN
Having risen through the ranks to the highest levels of leadership, Lynn Moran will share invaluable leadership insights gained along the way: the requisite attributes and distinctive mindset of superior leaders; the leadership traps to be avoided; the importance of identifying the "game" being played; the critical differences between being a coach/leader calling the plays versus being in a support position; and so much more. Her message will resonate with senior leaders who want to deliver maximum results and with rising leaders who want to leverage their personal influence into positions of greater influence and power. Lynn Moran's story is not a typical one. She talked her way through the doors of Mars, Inc. early in her career, without the benefit of a college degree or M.B.A. (both of which she earned during the course of her career). During her 26 years at Mars, she developed broad-based skills through leadership positions in Human Resources, Sales and Licensing. She ultimately rose to a division presidency, as President of Ethel M Chocolates, and was appointed to the Masterfoods Management Team, the senior executive group responsible for managing all domestic businesses at Mars, Inc., the 6th largest privately-held company in the U.S. with annual revenues of $28 billion. 2:00 – 4:15 AFTERNOON CONCURRENT SESSIONS & KEYNOTES MASTERING RESILIENCY: OVERCOMING PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL CHALLENGES Resilience is a critical skill for survival - both in life and in business - and is needed more than ever in these difficult times. Women leaders, who have undergone their own personal and professional challenges, will share their personal journeys. Medical professionals will help us to better understand the physiological and psychological consequences of unmanaged stress. Together, they will explore the qualities of a resilient individual/leader and discuss how to develop and hone resiliency skills in order to overcome challenges that cross our paths. A GENERATIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON WOMEN, LEADERSHIP AND POWERIn this executive roundtable discussion, moderated by Gloria Feldt, women leaders from their 20s to their 60s will discuss their views on and relationship with power. They will discuss how those perspectives have evolved over the last 30-40 years as women have entered the corporate, professional and entrepreneurial worlds in ever-increasing numbers. The roundtable will explore how women from various generations can bridge differences, learn from each other and work together in order to help women achieve their goals and advance women in leadership. INTENTIONAL TRANSFORMATION: MAKING YOUR CAREER PASSION & PURPOSE A REALITY
MARCIA REYNOLDS, Psy.D.
For many high-achieving women, recognition and achievement are not enough, especially after we reach a certain point in our careers. We want our work to provide us with a sense of purpose and to give our lives meaning. What gives us purpose changes over time. Dr. Reynolds' work helps us to discover what we want to create in our lives. However, she also recognizes that there is a tremendous difference between knowing what we want to create, desiring to make the necessary changes and actually making those changes. In her presentation, she will provide four critical, yet relatively simple, tactics that will enable us to sustain our commitment to change so that we can, in fact, make our career passion and purpose a reality. With a doctorate in organizational psychology, Marcia Reynolds travels around the world teaching classes in leadership, coaching executives in multi-national companies and consulting on organizational change programs. She is fascinated by the brain, especially what triggers enthusiasm and innovation in the workplace. She is recognized internationally as an expert in the area of emotional intelligence. Her previous book, Outsmart Your Brain, has been featured in national media, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and Investor’s Business Daily. She has appeared on ABC World News, NPR and Japan Nightly News. She draws on all of her areas of expertise as she works with her latest passion: helping high-achieving women examine, strategize and achieve amazing professional and personal lives. USING YOUR POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 4:15-6:00 RECEPTION, COCKTAILS, BOOK-SIGNING & NETWORKING RECEPTION In a relaxed atmosphere, build on and expand the relationships started during the symposium. Interact with and get to know the Forum's outstanding speakers and your fellow participants. Participate in a book-signing where several of our speakers will be signing their newly-released books. NOTE: ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS ARE BEING ADDED, SO THE ORDER OF THE PRESENTATIONS MAY CHANGE. CHECK BACK SOON FOR AN UPDATED SCHEDULE. Should changes occur prior to the program, speakers of similar stature will be substituted. |