Registration for Women’s Leadership Conference is now closed. For inquires please contact Alicia Miller.

Virtual Conference dates
July 21 - 23
9 - 11 a.m.

Take Action Today

Join us as we take leadership development to another level at the 2020 Women’s Leadership Conference. Presented by the Raleigh Chamber and PNC, our theme for this year’s conference is Take Action Today.

You will hear from some of the Triangle’s most empowering leaders over three mornings. Content will be focused on helping you develop your network and skill set.

We are excited to offer you the following conference topics and speakers for the 2020 Women’s Leadership Conference:

Tuesday, July 21

Why Women are Natural Born Leaders: Strategies on Building Your Team to Include Women

Women now earn more bachelor’s degrees than men do and mothers continue to rise as the breadwinner of the household. In addition, companies that promote gender diversity are shown to outperform those that do not. Women offer corporations insight and innovation.

In this session, you will learn strategies to include more women on leadership teams.

Speakers:
Zena Howard, Principal, Managing Director, Perkins and Will
Laura Gwyn, Associate Principal, Operations Director, North Carolina, Perkins and Will

Leadership Lessons Learned

Most of us have encountered natural leaders. They effortlessly motivate employees to be exceptional performers. For the majority of us, leadership qualities are skills we have to work on constantly.

In this discussion, established leaders in our community will share their greatest leadership lessons, experiences, and perspectives.

Speakers:
Crystal Feldman, Vice President of Communications, Government & Community Affairs, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Lori Jones Gibbs, SVP Community Development Banking, The Carolinas at PNC Financial Services
Lee Anne Nance, EVP and COO, Stewart

Wednesday, July 22

Breaking Barriers: Gender Stereotypes in the Workplace

Gender stereotypes often undermine a women’s ability to lead. Forty-two percent of women experience gender discrimination at work. Women also are more likely to see gender as an obstacle to advancement. In 2018, women made up 48% of entry-level employees, but only 38% of managers, 34% of senior managers or directors, 29% of VPs, 23% of SVPs, and just 22% of C-suite executives.

Learn how together we can overcome these barriers and become a more inclusive workplace.

Speaker:
Courtney White, Head of Human Resources, BASF

Effective Negotiating at All Levels

Women don’t have the skills to negotiate effectively. At least that’s what conventional wisdom would have us believe. However, current research demonstrates that women can be and are successful negotiators, especially when armed with knowledge and skills on how to effectively negotiate.

Learn how to negotiate effectively from Wake Invests in Women (WIIW), a workforce initiative designed to close the gender wage and occupations gaps in Wake County. Wake Invests in Women (WIIW) is a cross-sector (public, private, and non-profit) collaboration with an initial focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and STEM adjacent occupations/industries.

Speaker:
Wake Invests in Women

Thursday, July 23

Ways Men Can be Advocates for Women in the Workplace

Without the avid support of men, advancement toward ending gender inequalities is unlikely. Evidence shows that when men are deliberately engaged in gender inclusion programs, 96% of organizations see progress.

In this session, learn how men can be strong allies for women and how to establish an ongoing sponsor program with your male counterparts.

Speaker:
Brian Leary, COO, Highwoods Properties, Inc.

Breaking through Middle Management: Gaining the Skills to Get Ahead

Middle management is an important stage on the road to becoming a senior leader, but some feel stalled and unable to reach the next level. It is vital to gain the skills needed to get ahead and to have a clear plan for breaking out of middle management and into the C-suite.

Already a senior leader? Learn what you can do to be a support and help others move up the ranks.

Speakers:
Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston, Wake County District Court Judge
Kimarie Ankenbrand, Managing Director and Raleigh Lead, JLL
Adolfo Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of IT Transformation, Advance Auto Parts

RSVP by July 17
No refunds after RSVP deadline

$80 per employees of member firms
$130 per non-member
$720 for registration of 10
$1,350 for registration of 20

Questions?
For content questions, call 919.664.7045 or email Jackie Huitt
For sponsorship opportunities, call 919.664.7053 or email Janet Carr
For questions on event logistics, call 919.664.7090 or email Alicia Miller

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