Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, will be the luncheon keynote speaker at the Chamber’s 13th Annual Women’s Business Conference, Oct. 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m . The Duchess of York is an author, philanthropist, and the founder of Hartmoor, a media and lifestyle company.
The day long event focuses on professional development and networking opportunities for businesswomen and men--professional, corporate and entrepreneurial--at all levels in their careers.
The conference is jam packed with speakers that will enlighten, educate, inform and inspire attendees.
Conference goers will start the day with The Drum Café, an interactive drumming and powerful team-building experience. Is everyone on the same page at your company or in your work group? Get your rhythm back and tear down the barriers that exist in your organization by attending this energy-filled session.
Luncheon keynote speaker, Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, has faced numerous obstacles during her extraordinary life and in her presentation she will candidly discuss her most formidable challenges. The Duchess of York credits her faith, values, and devotion to family, for enabling her to navigate crisis and grow from life's experiences.
Plenary speakers include:
Major General (ret.) Mary Saunders is executive director of the Leadership Institute at Texas Woman’s University in Denton. Saunders, a two star general, also served as vice director for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), which purchases and delivers food, fuel, uniforms, medical supplies and spare parts for all military services. The DLA is the largest combat support agency for the Department of Defense. While there, she was responsible for more than 22,000 employees and $28 billion in sales. Saunders’ topic will focus on leadership and what it takes to be successful in a global economy.
Concurrent seminars include:
Your Brain is Your Business
Today, we are working longer, doing more and overloaded with input from multiple sources, – but is this making us work smarter and does it help us build a healthier brain? Led by Dr. Sandra Chapman and Jennifer Zientz, this session will explore the three pivotal brain functions that can make or break your productivity in the hectic day-to-day operations of the business world. Dr. Sandra Chapman is the executive director of The University of Texas at Dallas Center for BrainHealth and Jennifer Zientz serves as the Head of Clinical Services for the Center.
Blah Blah Blah: How to stand out in the marketplace and be anything but boring!
Are you making the most of networking opportunities at meetings, conferences and within your own company or do you gravitate towards the people that you already have a relationship with? Join Terri Langhans, author, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) and COE (Chief of Everything) for an interactive networking workshop.
Women Working with Women
Michele Hanson, president of ExecuInsight, LLC., has more than 20 years of experience in helping companies and individuals achieve higher productivity, teamwork and profitability by providing executive level insight in all facets of business performance. Hanson’s topic will unlock the critical cultural differences that males and females encounter and the genetic reasons why women may not always support one another. This informative, humorous and dynamic session will allow participants to implement new strategies within their professional and personal lives.
Passion, Courage and Faith: Key Ingredients for Professional Distinction
and Personal Achievement
Learn the seven crucial steps that lead to achieving bold personal and professional distinction; strategies to overcome organizational obstacles; and innovative ways to balance life and workplace performance from former executive vice president for Diversity at MTV Networks Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale. Taylor O’Neale is recognized as a leading diversity expert.
Jackson Walker L.L.P. and Wachovia are platinum sponsors of the conference. For more information, please call 214-746-6712 or send an e-mail to womenbiz@dallaschamber.org.
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