SPEAKER BENEFITS
Cultivate the professional and leadership development of women in employee ownership, foster holistic personal growth, and build a vibrant, supportive community Accelerate women ’ s individual contributions and maximize their collective impact within employeeowned companies.
SPEAKER REQUIREMENTS
Content should be 40% presenter-led education, 60% hands-on small group activity
Session titles, descriptions, and learning objectives are up to you—but content should align with the broader framework of topics presented by the NCEO.
S P E A K E R G U I D E L I N E S
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Session Topics & Objectives
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WOMENINTHEEOCOMMUNITY
The "Next Generation" Pipeline: A session on identifying and grooming the next wave of women leaders specifically for EO environments, focusing on succession planning and knowledge transfer
Measuring Culture: A data-focused session on how to quantitatively measure and improve the ownership mindset within a company, using surveys and engagement analytics
Promoting EO as a Force for Positive Change: Employee ownership isn’t just a business structure; it’s a community-wealthbuilding powerhouse How to advocate for the EO model within professional networks, local government, and community service.
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MENTAL&PHYSICALWELLBEING
From Balance to Integration: A roundtable reframing work-life balance as work-life integration, focusing on psychological safety and preventing burnout
Executive Resilience: A workshop on cultivating resilience to manage the mental and emotional load unique to women in high-level ownership roles
Creative Therapy: An artistic expression session (e g , journaling or design thinking) to help leaders solve complex business problems through a different medium
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BUSINESS&PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT
Influencing Without Authority: Critical for HR and professionals servicing EO firms where collaborative decision-making is the norm
The Future of Work & AI: How AI tools can be used to improve efficiency in HR and operations without losing the "humancentric" feel of an employee-owned business
Strategic Negotiation: Advanced techniques for salary and scope negotiation tailored to the transparent compensation models often found in EO companies
The Road to the Corporate Boardroom A panel of corporate directors will share their journeys and insights
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INSPIRATIONAL&SOCIALIDEAS
Failed but Forward Panel: Leaders sharing their most pivotal mistakes and how they used those lessons to strengthen their companies
Legacy Roundtables: Groups categorized by tenure (e.g., New Owners vs Retiring Pioneers) to discuss long-term stewardship
Reverse Mentoring: Flip the speed-dating script by having younger professionals share insights on tech and modern workplace expectations with executives
