The Fifth Annual
Women’s Initiative Regional Summit Sponsored by:
Onward & Upward: Cultivating Growth & Agility in a Changed World Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Virtual Conference Experience
2020 WOMEN’S INITIATIVE REGIONAL SUMMIT The Women’s Initiative is hosting the Fifth Annual Regional Summit Sponsored by PNC. The 2020 Regional Summit is designed to help attendees move Onward & Upward during challenging times and is for professional women across all career stages. 2020 has been full of unexpected challenges that have changed the way we work, learn and interact with each other. The Women’s Initiative Regional Summit is no different, and because of unexpected challenges in meeting safely during a pandemic, the 2020 Regional Summit will be a virtual conference held over the course of 2 days.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION $45 NKY Chamber Member $45 NKYP Passport Holder $60 Future Member Registration includes both days of the conference, attend up to 6 sessions, opportunity to view all sessions for a limited time after the conference and networking sessions with other conference attendees. To register online visit: NKYChamber.com/WISummit20
AGENDA: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 8:30 - 8:45
Summit Welcome
8:45 - 9:45
General Session
9:45 - 9:50
Breakout Introduction
9:50 - 10:35
Breakout Session I
10:45 - 11:15
Networking Session
11:15 - 12:00
Breakout Session II
12:10 - 12:30
Conference Debrief
AGENDA: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 8:30 - 8:45
Summit Welcome
8:45 - 9:45
General Session
9:45 - 9:50
Breakout Introduction
9:50 - 10:35
Breakout Session I
10:45 - 11:15
Networking Session
11:15 - 12:00
Breakout Session II
12:10 - 12:30
Conference Debrief
GENERAL SESSION PRESENTERS: Tuesday, October 13 General Session: All Talk Little Change: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Action Catrena Bowman-Thomas- NKY Community Action Commission Priya Klocek - Consultant on the Go, LLC As society continues to call upon corporations to improve their efforts regarding inclusion and diversity, some are finding it difficult to navigate the best practices in approaching the issue. Catrena Bowman-Thomas and Priya Klocek will team up for this presentation to provide a non-judgmental environment for attendees to discuss and share ideas – as well as be given a blueprint – to create an equitable workplace.
Wednesday, October 14 General Session: Elevate Your Leadership Influence Angel Beets - Gilman Partners Progression in the workplace often requires us to think differently about many aspects of our jobs including the way we act, how we work with others and their perceptions of us. Join Gillman Partners’ Angel Beets as she discusses ways to elevate leadership skills to advance your career and recognize the shift in expectations that come with being a leader in the workplace.
For more information about each speaker vistit NKYChamber.com/WISummit20
BREAKOUT PRESENTERS:
Nurturing and Utilizing Entrepreneurial Skills in Any Work Setting Nancy Aichholz – Aviatra Accelerators Everyone looks for a way to grow their business … But could encouraging employee entrepreneurship actually be the best way to achieve this goal? Examine three different perspectives and learn the pros and cons of each in this informative session.
Body Talk: Understanding Non-Verbal Communication in Work and Life Virginia Braden – Braden Investigations & Consulting Nonverbal communication can give clients plenty of information – and if you’re not aware of the signals you’re sending, the message may not be the one you intend. During this Body Talk presentation, attendees will see licensed private investigator, certified hostage negotiator and behavioral analyst Virginia Braden, provide training on how to read the body language of others while managing your own to create better connections and desired outcomes.
Promoting Professional & Business Growth Through Social Media Shannon Danesteh – 5 Star Social Media Not quite certain of the difference between a “like” and a retweet? Get an overview of the four major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn) from Shannon Danesteh and learn how to creatively engage your target audiences with custom content.
BREAKOUT PRESENTERS:
How to Build From Mission Rachel DesRochers– The Grateful Collective - Grateful Grahams/Incubator Kitchen Collective The entrepreneurial visionary behind Grateful Grahams cookies and the Northern Kentucky Incubator Kitchen – the first FDA-approved costefficient shared kitchen space in the region – Rachel DesRochers is a firm believer in gratitude. This presentation will showcase the importance of gratitude and how the practice of it can enhance your life as a whole.
Maximze Your Effectiveness with Powerful Presentations Kay Fittes - High-Heeled Success, LLC No matter how good your information is and your level of expertise on the subject, a presentation can make – or, in unfortunate circumstances, break – your business. Join published author Kay Fittes as she shares how to engage audiences with skills essential to leadership success both in-person and in the virtual meeting space.
Mental Wellness in Times of Crisis Danielle Johnson– Linder Center of Hope/UC Health Every woman is unique and thus can encounter mental and physical health problems that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront. Danielle Johnson’s presentation will examine how professional women can maintain their mental well-being in a time of crisis.
For more information about each speaker vistit NKYChamber.com/WISummit20
BREAKOUT PRESENTERS:
Drive from Stuck to Unstoppable Melissa Kirkpatrick– Find Your Own Drive DRIVE – Desire, Receive, Implement, Visualize and Evolve – is a way to create a new way to live your life. Delve into the subject as Melissa Kirkpatrick uses this method to help individuals develop a mindset to manifest what they truly desire and live their life with purpose.
Agility in Times of Change Vanessa Mosley – Inspiring Service As the Chief Impact Officer for Inspiring Service and an active volunteer in several charitable organizations throughout Greater Cincinnati, Vanessa Mosley wears many hats daily. But there’s no way she could do everything she does without agility, or the key to understanding change and adapting quickly – which is exactly what this presentation will do through the lens of disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
Framing Success: 6 Keys to Professional Fulfillment Dr. Davis Robinson – Horizon Consulting Service What is success? Depending on a variety of societal factors, we are apt to judge success through one of four lenses: Payroll, Power, Position and Prestige. Join Dr. Davis Robinson as he invites attendees to re-examine these things in terms of actual fulfillment and personal happiness in route to a better, healthier life.
BREAKOUT PRESENTERS:
Women in the Boardroom, Stepping Up to Lead Florence Tandy – Leadership Bridges Carol Butler - Goering Center for Family and Private Business Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer - AssureCare, LLC The strides women have made in the workplace have helped their collective voice become prominent in today’s corporate world. But research has shown their presence improves a company’s financial performance, sustainability and governance as well. Florence Tandy, Carol Butler and Johnna ReederKleymeyer invite you to take part in this informative session that will address how women can better position themselves to become board members and improve gender diversity in the boardroom.
Accidental Career: Finding Your Purpose Through Meaningful Work Angie Taylor - Taylor Career Strategies Are you in a career and/or industry in which you never envisioned yourself working? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Join Angie Taylor as she helps women analyze a core set of skills to maximize their level of respect (and earnings) and map out a network to help find their purpose through meaningful work.
Be Your Own CEO Sarah Tsai– Sarah Tsai Consulting Could four philosophical tenets be the difference between success and failure in your professional life? Join entrepreneur Sarah Tsai as she reviews the four strategies that have made her the owner of two separate businesses with work across multiple continents and become your own CEO.
For more information about each speaker vistit NKYChamber.com/WISummit20
WI 2020 Regional Summit Committee: The Women’s Initiative would like to thank the WI 2020 Regional Summit Committee for their hard work and dedication in the planning of this conference during challenging times. Holly Mazzocca, Chair Bartlett Wealth Management
Geralyn Isler Business Benefits Insurance Solutions
Christine Barth Covington Business Council
Mindy Kershner Cinti/NKY International Airport
Gina Bath NKY Chamber of Commerce
Connie Kreutzjans CKREU - Google Marketing Consultants
Lynne Cole Republic Bank
Christine Luken Financial Lifeguard
Mary Kay Connolly City of Covington
Melissa Lutz Champlin Architecture
Lauren Copeland Brighton Center, Inc.
Sam Molony Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Beth Farrer NKY Chamber of Commerce
Lori Pierce Lula’s Catering
Cari Garriga Thomas More University
Amy Prather Republic Bank
Pam Goetting Heartland Bank
Holly Smith, Vice Chair COVE Federal Credit Union
Donna Grey KLH Engineers, Inc.
Emma Walker Northern Kentucky University
More About CONNECT GROW ACHIEVE The Northern Kentucky Chamber started the Women’s Initiative in 2008 and it continues to be the fastest growing area of the NKY Chamber. The NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative is committed to helping area employers meet the rising professional development goals for their employees. The Women’s Initiative, sponsored by PNC, is the leading organization for women of all career stages working toward business and professional success. It was created to inspire area businesswomen in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati to connect, grow and achieve.
Monthly CONNECT Hour This networking event for women only, is held the last Monday of every month.
Annual Breakfast Our largest event features a keynote speaker, who will share her story of professional achievement.
Golf Outing & Golf Clinic This is a great day of fun and networking with other professional women.
GROW Mentoring Program Enables a pair to meet for a one-on-one relationship for career growth over the period of one year. Now accepting applications (open to NKY Chamber members).
Outstanding Women of NKY Sponsored by This award program recognizes women who show outstanding service to their professions and their community.
Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Program Groups of 8–10 women from different industries and career status meet once a month to support each other in a productive, confidential setting. Now accepting applications (open to NKY Chamber members).
Engagement Committee Assist with the recruitment and engagement of women in the Women’s Initiative program.
Professional Series Two events featuring various business related topics, held in the spring and fall.
For more information: NKYChamber.com/WomensInitiative
Regional Summit
To get involved with Women’s Initiative, complete the interest form at: NKYChamber.com/WIConnectGrowAchieve
The premier day-long conference for professional women to be held in the fall of each year.
For a list of upcoming events: NKYChamber.com/events
For more information about each speaker vistit NKYChamber.com/WISummit20
Thank you to our Sponsors! Title Sponsor:
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Breakout Room Sponsors: Bartlett Wealth Management Brighton Center Duke Energy Forcht Bank Heartland Bank
HORAN Humana Perfetti van Melle USA Wells Fargo Advisors