2008 Women of Power Summit

2008 Highlights

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Women of Power Legacy Awards Dinner Hosted by Pepsi

BLACK ENTERPRISE honors the achievers who changed the game, opened doors, and reset the standard of success for women of color in every field. Come celebrate their accomplishments and groundbreaking changes their lives have inspired.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Keynote Breakfast: Tapping the Power Within Hosted by State Farm®

You’ve tasted success but deep down you know you have more to offer. There are reserves of creativity you’ve yet to tap … skills you haven’t even begun to explore. Keynote speaker Sheila Johnson will talk about finding your inner power and how to unleash it. Of course, power is about more than professional achievement. Hear strategies for balancing success with social action and a responsibility to help others enter the winner’s circle.

Keynote Luncheon: Fall In Love with Yourself: Right Here Right Now Hosted By Pepsi

It’s Valentine’s Day! I’m sure you’ve told everyone you care about how much you love them. You’ve made sure to nurture every relationship you have, but how is your relationship with yourself? Are you waiting to lose weight, get a promotion, or meet prince charming before truly accepting yourself? How do you speak to yourself and how do you show yourself love? Let our keynote speaker show you how to nurture the most important relationship you have—the one with yourself!

Entrepreneurs Master Class Hosted by Verizon

Are you ready to take the infamous leap into entrepreneurship? Hear from women who have been where you are and have taken that defining leap successfully. Discuss both the challenges and success of being your own boss.

Dinner Concert: An Evening with Brian McKnight Hosted by Verizon

Love is in the air. Allow the alluring ambience and sultry sounds of Brian McKnight to sooth your soul this Valentine’s Day! Prepare for an amazing evening to remember as you relax and listen to this R&B sensation… he’ll take your breath away.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Motivational Keynote: Living your Purpose Hosted by ExxonMobil

Questioning whether you’re on the right path may sound easy. The difficulty lies in hearing the answer. Your head will have one response, but your heart may have another and still fear may urge you to maintain your current direction…But ask yourself, are your desires important enough to make you willing to face your fears? Do you want it bad enough? Join our keynote speaker as she walks you through facing your fears and changing your attitude from resignation to commitment. Choosing to live your life’s purpose can be difficult work, yet the payoff is priceless.

Outdoor Luncheon Hosted by Mecedes-Benz

Join your peers for an awe-inspiring afternoon. Laugh and connect over live jazz and good food in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Power Forward Fashion Event Hosted by State Farm®, Fashions Provided by Macy’s

We’re closing out this affair in style. To bring this summit home, we’re getting our look on with this spectacular Power Forward Fashion Event. Macy’s will be on hand to show off the latest trends for work and play in 2008, so you’ll want to take this opportunity to restock your wardrobe. You’ll also want support your colleagues who participated in last year’s State Farm weight loss challenge. They’ll be back this year to share their inspirational stories and to strut their slimmed-down stuff on the runway! Also, don’t miss the many opportunities to win great prizes, courtesy of our event sponsors.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Farewell Brunch Hosted by Microsoft

Wind down with new friends and contacts. Enjoy one last opportunity to share information, reflect on the event, and just laugh and enjoy the company of powerful women like you!

Executive Leadership Sessions

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Creating your Playbook for Success: Why Talent is Not Enough

So you’ve been keeping long hours and doing a great job, yet you haven’t gotten the recognition you deserve. Ask Mike, Serena, or Tiger … talent alone doesn’t win championships; you’ve got to have a winning playbook in your pocket. Start filling in your playbook with the help of our experienced coaches. Learn to identify and build on strengths while managing weaknesses … build your own personal board of advisors and create your 5-Year Plan. Remember, being good isn’t good enough.

Speaker(s):

SHIRLEY W. BRIDGES, Chief Information Officer/President & CEO - Delta Airlines/Delta Technology

JOYCE ROCHÉ, President & CEO, Girls, Inc.

DEBRA SANDLER, Worldwide President; McNeil Nutritionals LLC

Raising Your Profile: Extending your Brand Beyond the Company

Speaker(s):

JANET ROLLÉ, EVP & CMO - BET Networks

MONICA POOL ROSS, CDO, Director of Diversity & Inclusion - Sony Electronics

WINDOW SNYDER, Chief Security Something or Other, Mozilla

Staying Power: Howto Be More Than a One-Hit Wonder

Anyone can hit the bull’s eye once. Hitting the mark consistently is what makes a winner! If you’re in it for the long-term, you’ll need a blue print for prolonged success in the business. Speakers at this session will get you started with solid strategies on how to capitalize on a successful project, keep yourself on upper managements radar at all times, and stay relevant no matter what changes occur around you.

Speaker(s):

JUNE HAYNES, EVP & U.S. Director of Retail – Valentino

ANDREA FANT-HOBBS, Vice President of Brand Management – Verizon

KAREN WELLS, Vice President, U.S. Strategy and Menu - McDonald’s USA, LLC

The Art of War: How to Battle Strategically for What You Want

Passed over for a promotion? Undermined by a colleague? Credit for your latest innovation swiped by those you report to? Well, business is war, but you can fight back and win! Learn how to wage a winning campaign while minimizing the risk to your career. Our panel of battle-scarred veterans talk about the importance of preparation and focus, knowing when to fight and when to retreat; analyzing the players and forging the right alliances, how to be cool in a confrontation while gaining the upper hand. Don’t just win the battle—win the war!

Speaker(s):

CARLA HARRIS, Managing Director, Global Capital Markets – Morgan Stanley

WENDY LEWIS, CDO, VP, Strategic Planning, Recruitment and Diversity – Major League Baseball

JANET E. CHARLES, Corporate Counsel - Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Friday, February 15, 2008

Riding the Wave: Is It Time for a New You?

The corporate world has changed. Your industry has changed. Your company has changes. Do you really think it’s smart for you to stay the same? Mastering the art of reinvention is an essential quality for today’s competitive professional woman. This session covers all the bases for staying ahead of expectations, including:

The importance of executive education
The value of certification
How to identify challenges that will affect your business before they hit
Knowing when you’ve become obsolete … and how to change it!

Speaker(s):

MICHELLE D. GREENE, Director Global IT - Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications

GAIL MORALES, Supply Chain Management, Initiative Governance Executive – Bank of America

ROSALIND L. HUDNELL, Director of Corporate Diversity – Intel Corporation

Leveraging Your EQ

What is your Emotional Quotient? In other words, how do you rate your ability to understand your emotions and the emotions of the people around you? Do you know the appropriate action to take? Is your EQ more important than your IQ? What relationship does EQ have with your job performance and leadership ability? These and other questions are the centerpiece of this compelling session. You must understand your EQ and how to leverage it to your advantage in the workplace. Take the EQ test and learn how you can raise your score.

Facilitator:

TRUDY BOURGEOIS, President & CEO – The Center for Workforce Excellence

A Win/Win: Building a Championship Team

You’re only as good as the team that’s supports you. Learn how to build and motivate an unbeatable group of professionals for your corner. Our experts will tell you how it’s done, from ways to identify and retain talent to understanding what those working for you really need to perform at their best. You’ll also get tips on generating buy-in, dispensing the workload, and, managing how your team perceives you.

Speaker(s):

STACEY RYAN-CORNELIUS, Sr. Partner Regional Controller Corporate Finance -Ogilvy & Mather

DOROTHY JONES, Marketing Director -- Frito-Lay, Inc

TONI JOHNSON, Senior Manager – EMC Corp.

Exit Strategy: Making the Great Escape

Look before you leap … and don’t forget that parachute! The makings of a successful career have a lot to do with knowing when it’s time to move on and how to do right. The world of work is too small these days to start burning bridges. Learn from these experts, the secrets of exiting gracefully, how to negotiate an exit package up front, and what your rights are as an employee. It’s never too soon to start crafting your exit strategy.

Speaker(s):

DONNA JAMES, President and Managing Director – Larden & Associates

GWENDOLYN SYKES, CFO – Yale

JERRI DEVARD, Corporate Marketing Executive

PassionPreneur: Turning Your Passion into Power

Passion is essential to achieving success, but on its own it won’t pay the bills. So before you quite that 9-to-5 gig to fulfill your dreams, make sure you’ve got the skills and the know-how to make all that passion count. This engaging, informative session will help you to do what you love and get paid, handsomely. Learn from women who’ve walked in those shoes how to finesse the transition from employee to being your own boss. Perhaps your best move is to balance the two, and our panelists can help with that, too. Put your passion to work for you!

Speaker(s):

ELAINE MERYL BROWN, Author & VP Special Markets – HBO

NATASHA IWEGBU BOBO, President & Founder -Beauty Technik Cosmetics

CHRISENA COLEMAN, Reporter, New YorkDaily News & Founder, Just Between Girlfriends

Money Matters: What Every Women Needs to Know

Earning is only the beginning. If you want financial security for yourself and for your family, you’ve got to take steps now to ensure that the profits you earn provide the steady foundation for the life you lead. Four experts who cover the full spectrum of money management (an attorney, financial planner, mortgage professional, and insurance professional) will guide you through strategies for getting your financial home in order, covering such issues as debt management, retirement and estate planning, creating a trust, and preparing for catastrophe. It’s not just about money in your hand; it’s about the financial legacy you will leave behind.

Speaker(s):

LORI ANNE DOUGLASS, Trusts and Estates and Wealth Preservation, Moses & Singer LLP

GLINDA BRIDGEFORTH, Financial Coach & Author

KRISTY WILLIAMS, Senior Vice President, Single Family Mortgage Business - National Business Center–Fannie Mae

TANYA DEAN, State Farm Agent – State Farm®

Protecting & Enhancing Your Emotional Health

Do you give yourself the same level of care and attention that you devote to your clients, or your boss? Are you able to balance work and family without feeling physically and emotionally drained at the end of the day? We all know that our health should be our top priority. Yet somehow in the midst of juggling deadlines, taking care of ourselves always seems to slip off the to-do list. It’s not easy, and you are not alone. Together, we’ll put our stress issues on the table and have a real talk about how to deal them.

Speaker(s):

TERRIE WILLIAMS, Founder, The Terrie Williams Agency and the Stay Strong Foundation; Author, Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re Not Hurting

DR. MARILYN MARTIN, Psychoanalyst and Co-author - Saving Our Last Nerve: The Black Women’s Path to Mental Health