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7:30-8:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast (Exhibit Hall) Exhibits open and resume critiquing available 8:30-9:45 Opening Keynote Session Tory Johnson, founder and CEO of Women For Hire 10:00-11:00 Seminar Session I (see details below) 11:30-12:30 Seminar Session II (see details below) 1:00-2:30 Keynote Luncheon Diane Patrick, First Lady of Massachusetts 2:45-3:45 Seminar Session III (see details below) 2:30-5:30 Career Fair Power Sessions (see details below) 2:30-5:30 Resume Critiques and Mentor Match Exhibit Hall and ReWork Career Fair open all day Below is a list of breakout sessions. Additional speakers and panelists may be added as they are confirmed. Speakers and session times subject to change. SEMINAR SESSION I: 10:00-11:00 AM Live from the Corner Office: What I Know Now About Success—Room MR 153 In this unique session, moderated by best-selling author Ellyn Spragins, three CEOs will share letters they have written to their "younger selves"; offering a rare glimpse into what they wish they had known earlier on their path to success. Panelists: Moderator: Ellyn Spragins, author, If I'd Known Then: Women In Their 20s and 30s Write Letters to Their Younger Selves, and What I Know Now: Letters To My Younger Self
Leaders often find themselves in the spotlight—their actions garner a great deal of public attention and scrutiny. Women executives often find that they face additional scrutiny as they climb the corporate ladder. This session will focus on how to manage your visibility such that your best-self remains in the spotlight as you grow and develop as a leader. Participants will be introduced to vignettes and reflection exercises that reveal strategies for center-staging your character, competence, and commitment while remaining true to yourself, your values and your sense of purpose. In this workshop, we will: Speaker: Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts, co-founder R-PAQ Solutions Host: Alison Quirk, Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources, State Street Corporation
Find Your Strongest Life—Ballroom E In this breakout session, New York Times bestselling author Marcus Buckingham digs deeper into the research that reveals what the happiest and most successful women do differently. Learn powerful strategies to help you draw on your own unique strengths to feel fulfilled, successful and in control of your life. Discover: Speaker: Marcus Buckingham, bestselling author and renowned speaker Host: Robyn Gilmartin, Regional Sales Manager, Continental Airlines
Powerful Personal Brand Management—Ballroom W Your name and reputation are the only currency known online and offline. In order for you to be positioned for success, you must be known for your passion and expertise. Give yourself a competitive edge in the marketplace. Learn strategic, tactical and authentic approaches to profiting from your personal brand and garnering the strong connections necessary in employment transitions or to maximize opportunities. You will learn to develop true contacts, maximize your personal brand, expand your networking comfort zone, and: Speaker: Maria Elena Duron, CEO, Buzz to Bucks Host: Patricia Parcellin, SVP, State Street Corporation
How They Do It: Executives Discuss their Balance Strategies—MR 157 "Work/Life Balance". It's a phrase that has been elevated to mythical proportions, and everyone wants the secret formula. But the truth is that the definition of 'balance' is different for everyone. This is your opportunity to hear tried and true strategies from top executives. You will be inspired to: * Find your own balance niche Panelists: Moderator: Nadia McKay, Regional Vice President, Mom Corps Host: Heather Kempskie, Parents and Kids Editor, Gatehouse Media
In a world of constant change and increased competition, the bottom line depends on a reservoir of fresh ideas. Your role is to look beyond the status quo and leverage the competitive advantage of your business's brain power. Take your cues from these visionary leaders and learn how to: Paula DeLaurentis, Managing Director, Strategic Alliances, TD Ameritrade Sigrid Olsen, artist and designer Moderator: Gail McMeekin, author, The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women
Young Women's Program (for junior and senior high school girls) Think You Know How to Say NO?! 10:00-11:15—MR 253 Have you seen a conflict get out of control? Ever had a hard time saying no? Learn the basics of self-defense and how to stand up for yourself in a variety of real life situations. It may surprise you, but self-defense is not about karate kicks or fighting. Women and teens from Girls' LEAP (Lifetime Empowerment & Awareness Program) will teach you the basics of self-defense including how to avoid and de-escalate conflict by using your voice and body positioning, and how to manage emotions in the moment. This is an interactive workshop designed specifically for young women that will leave you feeling safe, strong and empowered. Speaker: Girls' LEAP (Lifetime Empowerment & Awareness Program) Self Defense all-female teaching team
SEMINAR SESSION II: 11:30-12:30 Enhancing Executive Presence—Ballroom W Style gurus would have you believe that "executive presence" is all about the sizzle - your appearance - but a study of women who have made it to the top shows that while their "sizzle" differs, there are elements of substance that are keys to success. In this workshop, you will: Speaker: Susan Colantuono, CEO, Leading Women Host: Marcy L. Reed, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, National Grid
The defining moments of successful leaders often occur during turbulent times. These respected leaders will share how they learned from failures, motivated their teams in tough times, and triumphed in the face of adversity. Come learn their advice for leading in this economy and learn how to: Panelists: Kate White, editor-in-chief of Cosmo and best-selling author Moderator: Candy O'Terry, Co-Host, Magic 106.7's "Exceptional Women" Host: Heather Hatfield, EMD Serono Fired to Hired: Bouncing Back From Job Loss to Get to Work Right Now—MR 156 Searching for a job isn't what it was 20 years ago-or even 2 years ago. Today, it's not enough to be a great candidate; one must be an exceptional jobseeker as well. With the country's unemployment rate inching closer to 10 percent; the number of long-term unemployed at its highest level in more than 25 years; and the ranks of the underemployed (forced to take a part-time job when they'd prefer full-time work) swelling, Tory Johnson is in the trenches-busier than ever before helping Americans go from helpless to hired. Loaded with brilliant tips on how to get noticed and get hired, this session will help you feel stronger and more ready to face your job hunt. Speaker: Tory Johnson, CEO, Women For Hire Host: Linda Waters, President, Back to Business
It's time to put yourself first- for once!- and stop shelving your questions about how to best take care of yourself. In this session, health and wellbeing experts will address some of the common nagging concerns of busy women. Go beyond the basics of "eat right and exercise" and learn how to improve your physical and mental health now and in the future. Learn: Panelists: Moderator: Karen Swensen, anchor, NECN
Uniquely for small business owners, this session will teach you how to identify sources of cash flow and investors to back your business. You'll leave armed with knowledge and resources to help you avoid financial pitfalls and secure the support your business needs. Panelists: * Nancy Michaels, Grow Your Business Network Moderator: Jane Applegate, CEO, The Applegate Group Inc., a multimedia production company, and author of 201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business
It's no surprise that with all of women's responsibilities, thinking about finances-and investing for the future-is often low on the list. And whether you prefer turning to experts for advice or taking a self-directed approach to managing your portfolio, your investment approach has undoubtedly been affected by current market volatility. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to: * Make the most of what you have- no matter how much you have Panelists: Moderator: Stacey Tisdale, financial journalist and author of The True Cost of Happiness: The Real Story Behind Managing Your Money Young Women's Program (for junior and senior high school girls) What's Your Nutrition I.Q.? 11:30-12:45—MR 254 Healthy doesn't have to mean boring when it comes to good food and nutrition. But with all the tweets, blogs, ads and articles about what's best, how can you know for sure? Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Director at Canyon Ranch Spa Lori Reamer gives you the skinny on how to put your health where your mouth is - and reveals the real truth behind common nutritional myths - to help you eat right to look and be your best no matter what's in style. Speaker: Lori Reamer, Director of Nutrition, Canyon Ranch
Women's Health and Sexuality—MR 153 Is there a relationship between health, wellbeing and sexual satisfaction? The answer is a resounding "yes"! Common health concerns of women of all ages will be discussed and solutions offered utilizing an integrative health and spirituality model. Speaker: Evelyn Resh, Director of Sexuality and Relationships Programming at Miraval Spa
SEMINAR SESSION III: 2:45-3:45 The Practice of Facilitative Leadership—MR 153 The latest developments in leadership practice and theory compel positional and influential leaders to view leadership as service, to respect the value and diversity that each person brings, and to lead in a way that creates the conditions for the self-empowerment of others. The complex pressing issues of our times require us to consider bold, yet humble approaches to leadership that go beyond traditional expectations of leaders. In this workshop, we will explore concepts to help you: Speaker: Melinda Weekes, J.D., M.Div., Senior Associate, Interaction Institute for Social Change
Have you ever wished you knew what senior management thinks of you? Wondered what it takes to be considered a top performer and get on the fast-track? Now, you can hear directly from women executives what they look for to identify rising talent. You'll benefit by learning how to: Panelists: Diane Holman, Chief Learning Officer, Raytheon Maureen Corcoran, EVP, State Street Corporation Diana Scott, Senior VP of HR, John Hancock Moderator: Barbara Nobles Crawford
Attention small business owners! Before you make any decisions on what marketing tactics to use, this highly informative session will teach you what you need to know FIRST so you avoid wasting time and money. In this presentation, we'll discuss how to take digestible steps towards creating a defendable and practical marketing plan that will generate more business for you immediately. You'll get lists and quick explanations of marketing ideas that will help you to confidently decide on the best marketing programs for your business so you can get on it with! You'll leave with lots of marketing smarts, with a renewed business spirit and a plan to rocket your lead generation into hyper-drive. Attendees will learn: Speaker: Alyssa Dver, author, No Time Marketing; and CEO, Mint Green Marketing Host: Pam Wickham, Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Communications, Raytheon Company The New Job Security—MR 156 There is job security, even though it seems even more elusive and non-existent during our recent economic downturn. Learning how to take job security into your own hands is no longer an optional activity. Whether you're looking for ways to take control of a current job, or struggling to manage the transitional period between jobs, this session will teach you how to stay competitive and achieve your professional goals regardless of economic cycles. Come learn the 5 Best Strategies for your career management from the award-winning book, The New Job Security. Walking away with your "Stop Looking for Jobs" strategy alone will give you a competitive edge for the long term. Speaker: Pam Lassiter, author of The New Job Security, and principal of Lassiter Consulting
REWORK CAREER FAIR Resume critiques available all day Mentor Match 2:30-5:30 pm
CAREER FAIR POWER SESSIONS: 2:30-5:30 3:00pm-3:15pm Whether you have recently been let go, or are in career transition, now more than ever you need to stay focused and motivated on your job search. In this highly interactive session, we will step through the critical success factors to keep you focused and motivated on your job search. 4:00pm-4:15pm
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