Women who make leadership look easy—how do they do it?  Crisis situations or calm, good times or bad, they seem to always be in control.  Learn the science and art of leadership, because your organization needs you to be a leader now more than ever.  If you’ve been trying to find time to re-energize your leadership focus in the middle of a complex life, this breakout is for you.

So you need to give a major presentation that could affect your career?  Before you start your research about what you’re going to say, there’s something you need to do first: create your power and credibility so your audience will actually listen to you.  This breakout will help you avoid behaviors that might be diminishing your personal effectiveness.  Plus, you’ll learn how to establish credibility and authority through both your body language and the content of your speech.

Leaders must not only motivate team members for peak performance, they must communicate in today’s virtual environment.  What you learned 5-10 years ago about being a leader may not apply to today’s teams.  This interactive program will provide tools, techniques and motivation to survive and thrive in the competitive business environment.

If the pile of reading material stacked on your desk seems to grow overnight, you’re not alone.  Don’t despair if the mere mention of the information super highway has you reaching for an aspirin.

You’ve earned your diploma; school is a fading memory.  But what you mastered in the classroom was only the basis of what you need to know about life and leadership. Success in the 21^st century comes to those who are always learning.  No matter what your job title, the size of your paycheck is based on your ability to find new knowledge and add value to your organization.  During this breakout, you’ll learn and experience the enthusiasm, the attitudes and the skills that come from being a lifelong learner.   

Networking has always been important in the workplace.  Professional online social networks utilizing technology are changing the very nature of work: with whom  we work, how we define and perform our jobs, and how we lead.  Learn how to use the new online social networks to your professional advantage.

This presentation examines the social forces that will shape this era and will help determine how the future will look in the tense and dynamic time to come.  The key driver is globalization; the great facilitator is technology.  A globalized view is critical to business leaders to understand anxiety and cynicism about our government, our corporations, Mother Nature, and even entertainment. 

Changes in technology, especially in regard to jobs and work spaces, entertainment, shopping and food consumption, will prove vital for creating and adapting products and businesses for this new age.

Why aren’t there more women in senior management positions?  Women have been charged with not being as committed to work as men, and not having “what it takes.”  This breakout will show women how to manage these perceptions, as well as how to negotiate for what they want.  The presenter will share her research that finds that women are rejecting the conventional career model as unsustainable for the 21^st century, and will help you learn how to apply your own career model.

Learn how to harness your self-esteem and be happy with who you are.  You can choose which part of your brain to work from—emotional, primitive or ethical.  The choice can affect how you feel, both physically and spiritually. Discover how to celebrate your body, whatever shape it is.

Unsafe stress levels cause the large majority of people to feel disconnected with their jobs and relationships.  Living at the speed of chaos has left us with poor health, fractured families and a beaten down self-image.  Learn simple strategies and techniques to laugh more, celebrate successes and re-connect with the important people in our lives by practicing safe stress.

Taking the leap to start your own company can be daunting.  You have a job already, plus family, and existing obligations.  Why risk it?  If you’re ready to take the plunge, don’t do it just on blind faith.  This breakout can help take you from having a great idea, to having a great company.  You’ll learn that support and direction are out there, from mentoring groups, to business incubators, to networking organizations.  And, like most things, technological innovation has streamlined the start-up process and can help you make the right decision with confidence.

Are you tired of cold calling?  Then don’t do it.  There are better ways to reach your prospects.  This breakout will teach you how to use the media for better results.  Plus, discover weird ideas that may get you noticed—and bring hot leads to your business.

How can you capture the market share you need to succeed?  Entrepreneurs must be nimble, connected, and most importantly, creative, to capture market share and grow their businesses.  Find out what resources are in your own community, and learn how others have maximized their petite size to conquer giants.  Don’t reinvent the wheel—draw from successful experiences and tools and see which can be applied to your vision.

Whether you’re a manager or business owner who needs to transform employees into leaders, or you want to step up your own leadership skills, this breakout is for you.  You’ll get practical, simple solutions to your greatest management challenges—solutions that have worked for thousands of others.  You’ll learn the process that leads to mindset shifts—and real results for your long-term development.  

Join other senior leaders for an intimate conversation with Christine Todd Whitman about her career-life experiences and insights she has gleaned. Then engage in a strategic discussion of social networking with national expert Ellen Levy, and its impacts and opportunities for you.