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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Registration/Networking
Tabletop Exhibits and Bookstore Open All Day
Morning General Session
Serendestiny – Setting the Stage for Success with Sam Horn, Author, Keynoter, Consultant, and America’s Intrigue Expert
Become a Game Changer: Host: Sydnie Kohara, Media Strategist and former CBS and CNBC Anchor, in conversation with a panel of top business leaders:
Gina Rudan, Author, Practical Genius; President, Genuine Insights, Inc.
Nandini Ramani, Vice President of Engineering, Java Client and Mobile Platforms, Oracle
Jeannie Reeth, Senior Director, Social, eBay
Morning Breakout Sessions
- The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It — Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.
- Speaking to the Big Dogs: How to Get Heard and Win Buy-In Anytime, Anywhere – Sam Horn
- Building Value-Based Relationships: Nano-Mentoring, Sponsorship and Champions — Denise Brosseau
- Careers of the Future for Young Women – panel of women mentors: Victoria Costa, Branch Manager, Robert Half International; MaryAnne Viegelmann, Employee Events Coordinator, LinkedIn; Alison King, HR Assistant, LinkedIn; Deep Rastogi, QA Engineer, NetApp
Luncheon Keynote Session
Host: Sydnie Kohara, Media Strategist and former CBS and CNBC Anchor, in conversation with Reid Hoffman, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, LinkedIn; Author, The Start-up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
- Practical Genius: The Real Smarts You Need to Get Your Talents and Passions Working for You – Gina Rudan
- I Used to Have a Handle on Life But It Broke: Innovative Strategies for Connecting with What Is Really Important – Mary LoVerde, Author; Life Balance Expert
- LinkedIn: Identity, Insights…Every Day – Women at LinkedIn (WALI)
- Young Women’s Program – choose one of the afternoon breakout sessions
Share the Wisdom Roundtables – Structured Networking
Career Development
4 Steps to Grounding Your Vision – Karen Matthews, Real Change Experts
Building a Brand from the Inside Out – Roberta Kiphuth, Detati Communications
Becoming a Thought Leader – Denise Brosseau, The Well-Connected Leader
Corporate Women’s Networks – Colleen Blake, Brocade Communications
Overseas Assignments – Jackie McNab, Bridgelux
Starting a New Leadership Role – Pam Fox Rollin, Ideashape
Advancing Your Technical Career – Deepti Srivastava, Oracle
Social Media
LinkedIn – Women at LinkedIn
Convergence: Education, Entertainment and Technology – Teresa Long, Ollie
Finance
Financial Planning for the Career-Changer – Rashida Lilani, Lilani Wealth Management
Investing in Turbulent Times – Amy Oliver, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Entrepreneurship
Legal Issues for Emerging Businesses – Chelsea Bonini, Kiski Law, P.C.
Becoming a Consultant – Linda Popky, Leverage to Market Associates
Growing Your Business with Print Media – Debra Robinson, Silicon Valley Business Journal
Commerce and the Cloud – Monali Jain, eBay
Personal Development
Life Coaching – Alexis Robin, Nourish Life and Business Coaching
Life Coaching – Diane Hunter, Mind-body and Leadership Coach
Life Coaching – Barbara Lazarony, Blaze a Brilliant Path
Build Relationships with Power – Gina Rudan, Genuine Insights
Creative Special Events – Ann Lyons, Melons Catering and Event Planning
Travel with Purpose – Mariah Cherniss, World Beyond Tours
Networking Reception
Closing Keynote Session
Martha Beck, Ph.D., columnist for “O” magazine and author, Finding Your Way in a Wild New World
Host: Janice Edwards, Producer and Media Consultant