2011 Agenda

Schedule for Friday, February 11th 2011

TIME SESSION SPEAKER
7:30 –
8:30 a.m.

Registration / Breakfast
8:30 –
9:00 a.m.
Welcome - Introduction Moderator: Linda Head

Welcome:
Dr. Austin Lane &
Dr. Rand Key
9:00 –
10:00 a.m. 

Keynote Speaker
(including Q & A)

Amilya Antonetti
10:00 –
10:15 a.m.

BREAK

Session I

10:15 –
11:00 a.m.

(45 min.)
5 separate
break-out sessions

1. “Mindfulness is the key  to personal and professional  success”
Explore the concept and how it can help overcome the pressures of multi-tasking, technology overload and over commitment.

Zack Coapland

Introductions: 
Penny Westerfeld
2. “Bridging the generation gap  in the workplace”
Understanding generational differences and similarities and how to create balance.
Danielle Scheiner &
Marsha Brody-Silva

Introductions: 
Nina Marino
3. “How to turn your business idea into a reality”
Review the 3-2-1- Launch Start-up Process© and the resources available to support your new business.
Don Ball &
Carol Fellbaum

Introductions:
Teresa DeFord
4. “Balancing financial solutions... strong women – Powerful financial strategies”
Gain control over your financial situation, protect the people and things you love the most, and make informed financial decisions. 

Britt Kornmann

Introductions:  
Linda Head
5. “What’s for dinner? Meal planning 101”
Plan nutritional meals   incorporating home-cooking and catering to help you make it  through a busy week.
Tara Owens & Danel Macaluso

Introductions:
Sarah Stephens
11:15 –
11:30

BREAK

Session II

11:30 –
12:15 p.m.

(45 min.)
5 separate break-out sessions
1. “Social Networking”
Smartly marketing you and your business so that it doesn't become a black hole for your time and energy.
Carmen Wisenbaker

Introductions: 
Diane Blanco

2. “Starting up a new business with your partner”
Ten things you need to know to achieve success from the experts.
Panel discussion:
Stephanie and Kevin Marquard, Carl and Colene Joiner, Nina and Michael Marino

3.  “Considering returning to college to complete a degree or continue your professional education?”
It’s never too late to explore the opportunities available to help you achieve your academic and professional goals.
Janet Taber, Penny Westerfeld, & Teresa DeFord 

Introductions:
Penny Westerfeld

4. “Balancing financial solutions...
strong women – Powerful financial strategies”

Gain control over your financial situation, protect the people and things you love the most, and make informed financial decisions. 

Britt Kornmann

Introductions:
Linda Head  

5. “Taking control of your health and making YOU the priority”
Learn the essentials factors to
help you achieve optimal health and wellness.
Drs. Sakina & George Davis

Introductions:
Carol Gooch 

12:15 –
12:45 p.m.

Lunch
12:45 –
2:00 p.m.

LUNCH SESSION

12:45 –
1:05 p.m.

1:05 –
2:00 p.m.

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON SPEAKER
Women in leadership
“Learn the keys to success in finding a healthy life balance”
Moderator:  Nelda Blair
Nelda Blair

Nelda Blair, Karen West, Debbie Sukin, Sarah Stephens, Teresa De Ford, & Stacy Senn

Book signing:
Amilya Antonetti

2:00 –
2:15 p.m.

BREAK

Session III

2:15 –
3:00 p.m.

(45 min.)
5 separate breakout sessions

1. “Getting a job, keeping a job and moving up in your profession”
Learn what today’s employers are looking for in your search for employment and successful strategies to help you advance in your chosen career.
   

Stephanne Laviolette &Debbie Sukin

Introductions:
Stacy Senn
2. “Executive career opportunities in education”
Explore the options, career pathways and benefits.
Dr. Donetta Goodall, Cynthia Gilliam, & Linda Head

Introductions:
Nina Marino
3. “How to look like a million dollars while living on a shoestring budget”
For women who want to look polished and professional, but still stay within in a budget.
Stacy Harris &
Debbie Slade
 
Introductions:
Karen West
4. “Yoga can help you balance your mind, body and spirit and help you achieve equanimity”
Practical examples and information from a leading expert.

Terry Albores

Introductions:
Carol Gooch
5. “Six strategic elements for creating personal balance” Strategies for prioritizing, obstacles to manage, and tools for focusing that make a difference. Ellen Delap & Siobhan Fleming

Introductions:
Sarah Stephens

3:00 –
3:50 p.m.

Mentoring Session Close Conference TBD
3:50 –
4:00 p.m.

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