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LIVING OUT LOUD: THE POWER OF YOUR STORY

Monday, July 22*

7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.                   Registration - Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.                   Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by PwC

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.                   Signature Opening: Working in Concert — by One World Music - Sponsored by Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Eli Lilly, Sodexo

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 - Sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive Company

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.

  Same Race Groups & Discussion Leaders

African American

Nicole Robert Jones / Executive Coach & Master Trainer/ Motivating the Masses

Valerie Rainford / Managing Director and Business Manager, Global Compliance/ JPMorgan Chase

Asian

Janice Won / Founder / The WON Principles 

Dr. Jag Soni / Organization Effectiveness Specialist / The Aerospace Corporation

Caucasian

Deborah Dagit / President / Deb Dagit Diversity LLC

Latina

Dalia Almanza-Smith / Special Projects Director / Latino Magazine

Yesi Morillo-Gual / Director / Citigroup

LGBT

Ann Jenrette-Thomas / CEO / Ann Thomas Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Jennifer Brown / Founder and CEO / Jennifer Brown Consulting, LLC

Men

Jeffrey L. Smith / VP Operations / ERG & Diversity Councils Leader / Diversity Best Practices Consulting

R. Fenimore Fisher / Chief Diversity Officer + EEO Officer / NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Service  

Multiracial

Eileen Miller / Vice President, Diversity Manager / Citi

Native American

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.                 Legacy Award Luncheon - Sponsored by Walmart 

The Working Mother Annual Legacy Award typically honors one extraordinary individual for her inspiration, dedication and significant contributions to the support and advancement of women.

For the first time this year we’re honoring a partnership of women – who are partners in work and life – in recognition of their contribution to women, the Hispanic and LGBT communities. 

Introduction by:

Simona Visztová / Senior Vice President and General Manager, Specialty Retail / Walmart Mexico & Centro America

Legacy Award Honorees:

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

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.                   Dessert Break - Sponsored by Kraft Foods

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 p.m. – 3 p.m.                         Same Race Story Circle Report Out

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.                   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.

Moderator:

Carol Evans / President / Working Mother Media

Panel:

Wanji Walcott / Managing Counsel / American Express

Caroline King / Senior Vice President / Chubb Group of Insurance

Deirdre Connelly / President, North America Pharmaceuticals / GlaxoSmithKline

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.                   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

Web of Influence: Networks and experiences weave together!

Storytelling as a leadership skill.  Asian women often lack crucial relationships to help them develop and advance.  Join us to write a story to establish your identity and build confidence, as well as establish a connection between the storyteller and listener.Asian Women Leadership Network invites you to celebrate our 9^th anniversary of helping women share and grow together.      

Vrinda Deva / Diversity & Inclusion / VShakti

Madrinas 

Leaning In, a Latina/Hispanic perspective

Madrinas came to life with the support of Working Mother Media and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR).  A unique organization, Madrinas is dedicated to the leadership development and advancement of Latina professionals. We celebrate our rich Latino culture, serve as mentors and role models, and leverage our knowledge and experience to help shape the future of our talented women.

Michelle A. Ferrer, Esq. / Partner / Plata Ferrer & Gutierrez LLC 

Ana Karina Madriz / Associate Brand Manager / Kraft Foods

Black Women of Influence

"One shot to tell your story, building a positive pitch"

You often have one shot to tell your story and you need to be concise and positive. This breakout session will take you through the pitfalls of not being prepared and the key components of building a positive pitch to tell your story. Whether you are looking for a job with a job, or are in transition, or are challenged to clearly articulate your value within your existing company, this workshop will give you a real time opportunity to build your positive pitch.

Michelle Taylor-Jones / Founder and CEO / The Taylor Group, LLC 

Out & Equal

L2 (Lesbian Leaders): “Where the “L” are the Women?”

Leverage social media to live your story out loud! Learn to authentically amplify your personal brand using a variety of collaborative tools and platforms. In this workshop, Kerry Noone, a social media and branding expert, will guide you on how to create and express a polished, effective and consistent message of yourself.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.                   Cocktail Reception - Sponsored by American Express

Tuesday, July 23*

7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                 Registration - Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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 presents highlights from the Best Companies 2013 Executive Summary.

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 and business executives discuss 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

Maria J. Trafton / Senior Vice President, Regional Managing Director — Pennsylvania/Delaware / Wells Fargo

Steve Pemberton / Chief Diversity Officer — Divisional Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion / Walgreens

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

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.               Concurrent Sessions - Sponsored by Citi and COMCAST / NBCUniversal

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

Emcee:

Alice Kwan / Principal / Deloitte Consulting LLP

Speakers:

Candace Matthews / Chief Marketing Officer / Amway

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

Marge Jackson / VP2 Care Organization / Comcast Corporation

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.

Emcee:

Nicola Johnson / Principal / Deloitte Consulting LLP

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

We honor the top 25 companies for Multicultural Women, recognizing their commitment to and efforts around fostering diverse and inclusive corporate cultures that support the advancement of multicultural women.

1:45 pm – 3:00 pm                   Concurrent Sessions - Sponsored by Citi and COMCAST / NBCUniversal

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

Emcee:

Phebe Neely Ciulla / Senior Manager / Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP

Speakers:

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

Yesi Morillo-Gual / Director / Citi

Dara Richardson-Heron, M.D. / CEO / YWCA USA

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. 

Registration

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Hotel & Travel

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 July 8, 2013. Please call the hotel directly and mention Working Mother's Multicultural Women's National Conference.