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LIVING OUT LOUD: THE POWER OF YOUR STORY

Monday, July 22*

7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.                   Registration

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.                   Continental Breakfast

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.                   Signature Opening: Working in Concert — by One World Music

Experience team building and leadership through music. Self-selected attendees will engage in a pre-conference rehearsal and perform along with professional musicians for an exciting Signature Opening.

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.                   Welcome Remarks: Conference Co-Chairs

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

Beth Comstock / Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer / GE

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.                 Opening Keynote / Conversation: Speak Your Story to Make a Profound Difference 

During this Keynote presentation Lisa Nichols will charge and inspire participants to connect with their audiences in their own special way. Lisa makes it clear that every time you open your mouth you are marketing yourself personally and professionally. She will motivate you to want to impact any audience from your children, your partner or business colleagues, to an audience of thousands in an authentic, powerful way that inspires them to take action. This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best speakers in the world.

Lisa Nichols / CEO / Motivating the Masses

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.               Networking Break

11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.               Same Race Story Circles

Identify, frame, and shape your personal story and cultural narrative.  Learn to tell your story in a constructive, meaningful way.

African American

Asian

Caucasian

Latina

LGBT

Men

Multiracial

Native American

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.                 Legacy Award Luncheon

Ingrid Duran & Catherine Pino, Owners, D&P Creative Strategies, LLC

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.                   Dessert Break

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.                   Cross Race Panel and Innovation Forum

This year we bring two components – the time-honored Trailblazers Panel and our Cross Race discussion groups – together to illustrate how leveraging individual stories and cultural narratives can impact personal and organizational success. 

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm  Trailblazers Panel

Senior executive women explore their own personal stories by highlighting notable influencers, key decisions, and career-shaping experiences along the way.  Hear from leaders about points along the journey where personal pursuit and professional growth intersected with their company’s story – and the resulting career and/or organizational impact.

Wanji Walcott / Managing Counsel / American Express

Caroline King / Senior Vice President / Chubb Group of Insurance

Deirdre Connelly / President, North America Pharmaceuticals / GlaxoSmithKline

3:30 – 5:00 pm Cross Race Innovation Forum

Participants will examine their own story and its connection to their organization.  Together, in cross-race groups, we’ll shape strategies to transform thinking, relationships and corporate culture for future chapters of life and work.

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.                   Women’s Organizational Meetings

Asian Women Leadership Network

Madrinas

South Asian Women’s Leadership Forum

Out & Equal

Black Women of Influence

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.                   Cocktail Reception

Tuesday, July 23*

7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                 Registration

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.                   Continental Breakfast

8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.                   Co-Chair Welcome

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot / Senior Vice President / Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

8:55 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.                   State of Multicultural Women

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.                 Panel

Men & Women Together:  Competition, Confidence & Collaboration

An esteemed panel of diversity leaders, experts and business executives explore what it’s going to take for men and women to work together to support the advancement of multicultural women.

Moderator:

Lisa D’Annolfo Levey / Women’s Advancement and Work-Life Thought Leader / Diversity Best Practices Consulting

Panel:

Paula Theus / Director, NYM Diversity Leader / PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC

Paul Gotti / Vice President of Operations NPS / Cardinal Health

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.               Networking Break

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.               Concurrent Sessions

STAGE A

Leadership StoryTalks

Witness and engage in the power of story. In this new format, Business Executives, Subject Matter Experts, and Influencers live out loud their challenges, lessons and triumphs - and reveal the threads of experience that strengthen, shape and empower leaders.

Round I: Leadership StoryTalks:  S/heroes & Influencers

During our first round of Leadership StoryTalks, we’ll explore the impact champions, mentors and sponsors have on women’s leadership. Our s/heroes and influencers illuminate the supporting characters in career success and showcase the incredible power of investing in others.

Moderator:

Jackie Glenn / Chief Diversity Officer / EMC

Speakers:

Candace Matthews / Chief Marketing Officer / Amway

Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai / Spoken Word Artist / Moving Earth Productions

STAGE B

StorySkill Workshops

Practice and apply story skills to elevate your leadership profile and organizational impact.

Round I: StorySkill Workshops: Cultivating Connection Through Stories

As leaders we have incredible power to influence those we work with through story-telling.  In this workshop, the participants will learn about three types of stories leaders can share about themselves that create great connection and influence with those we work with.  

Participants will learn the leadership benefit of each type of story.  They will also develop their unique story and practice sharing this so they can influence others via their authentic leadership voice.

Background:

1. We are in a "Connection Economy" says Seth Godin. In his book "The Icarus Deception" Seth talks about how our ability to "connect" with others is now a more powerful lever than ever in our ability to lead, to influence, to drive success.

2. Neuroscience research shows that sharing stories stimulates our brain in unique ways creating strong connections with others.

Who Should Attend?

Leaders who want to learn how to authentically connect with, build trust, and influence others using the power of story-telling.

Workshop Facilitator:

Henna Inam / CEO /Transformational Leadership Inc.

12:15 pm – 1:45 pm                 MCW Awards Luncheon

1:45 pm – 3:00 pm                   Concurrent Sessions

STAGE A

Round II: Leadership StoryTalks:  From Survivor to Thriver

During this second round of Leadership StoryTalks, experience the tales of courageous and resilient leaders– individuals who have triumphed over adversity and emerged better for it, demonstrating the powerful reversal from weakness to strength.

Moderator:

Deborah A. Elam / VP and Chief Diversity Officer / GE

Speakers:

Dr. Rahimeh Andalibian (Dr. A) / Author of: "The Rose Hotel"

Yesi Morillo-Gual / Director / Citi

STAGE B

Round II: StorySkill Workshops: Power of Presence

Is there any reason for you to have a more powerful and impactful presence?  Absolutely! From landing an important position, to raising significant capital, to convincing others that you are, without a doubt, worthy of their time and investment – your presence is critical.  We have never witnessed a time in history, like this, where exceptional communicators are in demand. 

At any time anyone can learn to have a more charismatic presence; all it takes is technique, training and practice.  In this workshop, the mechanics of presence and the artfulness of connection with any given audience will be explored and put to the test. Learn to embrace the room, lead with confidence, establish rapport quickly, and pitch ideas for a win/win situation.  Kelly Hadous, certified executive and presentation strategy coach, consults in a variety of industries. Kelly’s methods are designed to dramatically improve communication, and how to keep focused in the moment. Learn how to win the room, whether to investors, interviewers, or colleagues. You already have what it takes – by improving your presence, you leverage your talents and gain a distinct advantage.

Workshop Facilitator:

Kelly Hadous / President / Win The Room™ LLC

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm                Break

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm               Concurrent Sessions

STAGE A

Round III: Leadership StoryTalks:

Visionaries on “Innovation, Creativity and Risk”

In this final round of Leadership StoryTalks, hear insights from forward-thinking, creative leaders who have reimagined the landscape, redrawn the maps and chartered new courses in business and/or life.

Moderator:

Mary van de Wiel / CEO, Brand Anthropologist / Zing Your Brand & Co.

Presenter:

Erica Dhawan / Founder / Erica Dhawan Group

STAGE B

Round III: StorySkill Workshops: Become more Sponsorable by the Way you Tell your Story

Workshop Facilitator:

Mary-Frances Winters / President and Founder / The Winters Group, Inc.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.                    Taking Action: Writing Your Next Chapter(s)

Lisa Nichols takes a deeper dive into conference discussion highlights and beyond. This session is designed to create a safe space where you can ask any question professionally and personally as you look at what’s next for you. We create the optimal environment where participants begin to remove their “Super Shereo’s” cape and look at what they need to take care of themselves so that they can powerfully put their capes back on with no regrets. 

Typical topics or questions discussed include:

• Generating momentum

• Next steps – How to get in action

• Creating work/life balance

• Building my brand inside my corporation or beside it?

• Strengthening my story to make a difference in my workplace

• Picking myself up as a mom? A CEO? A wife? Woman?

PLUS SO MUCH MORE…

Introduction:

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

Facilitator:

Lisa Nichols / CEO / Motivating the Masses

*Agenda subject to change

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New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
New York, NY  10036
Tel: 212-398-1900

A discounted room rate of $279 is available and expires on June 30, 2013. Please call the hotel directly and mention Working Mother's Multicultural Women's National Conference.