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Tuesday, December 8
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8:00am - 8:15am PT
Kathy Hill
President, Hill CoachingKathy Hill
President, Hill Coaching
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8:15am - 8:20am PT102 - Welcome to the Summit!In 1989 Carolyn Leighton set about launching a Global Women in Technology Network. At the start, WITI (Women In Technology International) was established as an online global n ... etwork designed to connect women around the world working in every aspect of technology. Today WITI reaches more than 3 million women (and men) worldwide. Here, Carolyn offers a warm welcome to WITI’s first Digital Inclusivity Virtual Summit, and shares her philosophy that has empowered WITI members to grow and prosper.Read More
Carolyn Leighton
Founder/Chairwoman, WITICarolyn Leighton
Founder/Chairwoman, WITI
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8:20am - 9:20am PT103 - Keynote Panel Discussion - Accelerating DIGITAL INCLUSION: Ending the Digital DividesSome people have better access to digital technologies than others based on only their geographic location, physical ability, and/or financial situation. In this panel, our ex ... perts will discuss how leaders in the digital age must provide access to all.Read More
Connie Guglielmo
Editor-in-Chief, CNETConnie Guglielmo
Editor-in-Chief, CNET
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Debra Ruh
CEO & Founder, Ruh Global ImpactDebra Ruh
CEO & Founder, Ruh Global Impact
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Mia Shah-Dand
CEO, Lighthouse3Mia Shah-Dand
CEO, Lighthouse3
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Joy Tan
Founder and CEOJoy Tan
Founder and CEO
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Jason Thompson
Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Western Governors UniversityJason Thompson
Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Western Governors University
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9:20am - 9:30am PT105 - Energy Management Stretch BreakTake this opportunity to STAND UP! :-) Stretch your legs, rest your eyes, grab a snack, make phone calls, etc. - and/or: learn how to get the most out of your energy and your ... day, as Alyse Hart guides you through Qi Gong movements. Read More
Alyse Hart
Founder, Freebird MojoAlyse Hart
Founder, Freebird Mojo
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9:30am - 10:30am PT106 - Keynote Panel Discussion - WITI Addressing SYSTEMIC RACISM As We Reinvent Our FutureSystemic or institutional racism has an adverse impact on the lives and well-being of people of color and is demonstrable and ever-present - denying access, opportunity, digni ... ty, and equitable participation in society and the economy. What role do we each play in the perpetuation of inequalities, and what actions can we take as individuals to dismantle the policies and practices that produce the documented disparities based on the color or race of a person or community? This panel will provide uniquely informed perspectives.Read More
Rene Redwood
CEO, Redwood Enterprise, LLCRene Redwood
CEO, Redwood Enterprise, LLC
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Marcie Atchison
Chief HR Officer, Stanford Children's HealthMarcie Atchison
Chief HR Officer, Stanford Children's Health
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Damon Carter
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, CATICDamon Carter
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, CATIC
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Kimberly Hamlin
Associate Professor of History, Global & Intercultural Studies, Miami UniversityKimberly Hamlin
Associate Professor of History, Global & Intercultural Studies, Miami University
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10:30am - 11:00am PT108 - Keynote Fireside Chat: Digital Transformation for Inclusive GrowthTwo major challenges face the workplace as we head into 2021: transition to digital operations and enabling inclusivity. Learn how, in this current work revolution, both might ... be resolved at the same time.Read More
Marian Cook
Digital Transformation Consultant & Educator, 2UMarian Cook
Digital Transformation Consultant & Educator, 2U
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Angie Ruan
Vice President, Engineering, ChimeAngie Ruan
Vice President, Engineering, Chime
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11:00am - 1:00pm PT111 - Career Fair and Product ExpoThe Women in Business & Technology Expo and Career Fair is open to all attendees of the Digital Inclusivity Summit, and will be held on the VSummits platform. The Event will f ... eature product demonstrations and career opportunities from several vendors, as well as Networking tables and a few surprises.Read More
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11:30am - 12:00pm PT113 - Wellbeing Center Workshop: Yoga Nidra MeditationA 15 minute boost to your well-being and productivity: 15 minutes of Yoga Nidra = 1 hour of sleep. Research shows those who practice Yoga Nidra (which means "aware sleep") exp ... erience reduced levels of depression, stress, and anxiety - and an increase in mood, quality of life, and well-being. “Yoga Nidra is essentially making space for the brain to rewire negative thought patterns and destructive habits.†For this dynamic guided relaxation meditation with facilitator Rich Brenner, you will need a quiet place to sit or lie down, an eye covering to block the light, warm clothing, and a Sankalpa (positive intention).Read More
Rich Brenner
Founder, TGB IncRich Brenner
Founder, TGB Inc
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12:00pm - 12:30pm PT114 - Wellbeing Center Workshop: Qi Gong ClassQi Gong teaches the skillful use of energy and is centuries old. Through gentle breathing, stretching, and movement, the practice is meditation in motion - not gentle exercise ... but a mindful tool and accessible to all. Rather than relying on your brain, we connect our heart / emotional center and our gut; so we use multiple intelligences for more valuable insights and choice of actions.Read More
Alyse Hart
Founder, Freebird MojoAlyse Hart
Founder, Freebird Mojo
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT124 - Fireside Chat - Technology for Good: Improving Life WorldwideWhether it’s cheaply constructing a hydroponics system, connecting a mother and daughter in different countries, or predicting potential health concerns using Artificia ... l Intelligence, it’s thanks to the help of technology. Join this session to learn about the ways technology is improving life for billions of people around the world.Read More
Marian Cook
Digital Transformation Consultant & Educator, 2UMarian Cook
Digital Transformation Consultant & Educator, 2U
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Allison Fine
CEO, Allison Fine ConsultingAllison Fine
CEO, Allison Fine Consulting
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT126 - Panel - Defending Against CyberthreatsWhether it’s foreign actors seeking to subvert the democratic process, US citizens who seek to radically influence people’s opinions, or cybercriminals looking t ... o make a profit, we are exposed. 2020 has brought major disruptions to both the physical and digital worlds, and these changes are also evident in the cyberthreat landscape. Certain types of attacks have escalated as cybercriminals change tactics, leveraging current events to take advantage of vulnerable targets and advance their activity through new channels. Change brings opportunity, for both attackers and defenders, and knowledge is power. For security professionals to create successful defense strategies, they need more diverse and timelier insights into the threats they are defending against. The recent Microsoft Digital Defense Report highlights critical defense strategies. Join us as we hear from three of the authors of this in-depth report, with a special focus on cybercrime and nation state threats. This session will enhance your understanding and provide actionable insights on how we can improve our defenses to combat such attacks. Read More
Karen Cone
Advisory Boards Director, Venture PartnerKaren Cone
Advisory Boards Director, Venture Partner
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Patti Chrzan
Chief of Staff, Microsoft Customer Security & TrustPatti Chrzan
Chief of Staff, Microsoft Customer Security & Trust
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Cristin Goodwin
Assistant General Counsel, MicrosoftCristin Goodwin
Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft
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Diana Kelley
Executive Board Member, Cyber Future Foundation & WiCySDiana Kelley
Executive Board Member, Cyber Future Foundation & WiCyS
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT128 - Workshop - Developing Women as DevOps and Agile LeadersIn the fast-evolving world of software delivery, Agile frameworks like Scrum are becoming the default versus the exception. DevOps is no longer optional but a necessity. In th ... ese emerging areas, women are in the process of becoming more empowered and gaining visibility. What role can we play in mentoring women and facilitating this further? How can we start the process of becoming a thought leader in this space as well? This coaching circle explores these ideas through the speaker’s sharing of her experiences as the first woman taking on the role of Global DevOps and Agile Coaching Talent Community Lead in her organization, as well as a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org.Read More
Mica Syjuco
Director, Technology Leadership, AvanadeMica Syjuco
Director, Technology Leadership, Avanade
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT132 - Coaching Circle - Luck Is Not a Strategy for Career Success! (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)How to plan your five-year future career goals. What should you consider? What is your passion? What do you want to be when you grow up? How to plan the next steps. How to cre ... ate a development plan.Read More
Carol Evanoff
CEO, Mapping Your Career SuccessCarol Evanoff
CEO, Mapping Your Career Success
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT134 - Coaching Circle - Improve Your Performance and Fulfillment through Mental Fitness (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)All of us have internal saboteurs that generate negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, stress, self-doubt, and shame. Examples of saboteurs are judge, hyper-achiever, please ... r, controller, avoider, stickler, and four others. Based on the work by Positive Intelligence, which combines neuroscience, cognitive and positive psychology, and performance science, when we build the mental muscle to weaken saboteurs in the way they deal with challenges and strengthen “sage†- which produces positive emotions like curiosity, creativity, empathy, and calm, and clear-headed focused action - you can have a lasting positive impact on your overall performance and happiness. In this coaching circle, you’ll learn about your saboteurs and walk away with practical tools that you can use every single day to improve your mental muscle. Read More
Keiko Munechika
Co-Founder, Daisuki CoachingKeiko Munechika
Co-Founder, Daisuki Coaching
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT136 - Coaching Circle - Recognize Unconscious Bias and Its Impact on Your Career! (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)In the modern world where innovation, diversity of thought, and talent are such hot commodities, it is imperative for leaders to be aware of their own unconscious bias, and th ... ose of their organizations. Unconscious bias affects every part of business: hiring, onboarding, performance reviews and evaluations, retention and promotions, competitors, vendors, marketing, and even letting go of employees. How do we make sure we’re not left behind, and that we have the tools to be more effective and included in a world of tokenism? Anya will aid in creating an environment of collective accountability and advocacy. You’ll gain a new understanding of your own unconscious bias, as well as the tools to develop employees who share personal ownership and responsibility at the individual engagement level. Read More
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT138 - Coaching Circle - Soft Skills: The Fast Track to Career Success (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Technical skills are your ticket in the door. But what about soft skills? How do they differentiate employees for advancement, promotion, etc.? Soft skills help to put you on ... the fast track to career success. They open doors, eliminate unnecessary waiting, and more. However, when most people try to improve at work, they go to gain more technical skills, thinking this will get them further along. Together, we’ll take a look at some fascinating case studies that show just how important it is to develop your soft skills (in addition to your technical competencies) in order to move up the ladder and achieve your goals. Join in to find out which soft skills make the most difference for IT professionals.Read More
Jaimie Chan
Talent Development Consultant & Coach, Aerial Consulting Solutions, LLCJaimie Chan
Talent Development Consultant & Coach, Aerial Consulting Solutions, LLC
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2:00pm - 2:15pm PT139 - Energy Management Stretch BreakIt’s time to STRETCH! Your legs, your eyes, your horizons … and see about getting the most out of your energy and your day, as Alyse Hart guides you through Qi Go ... ng movements. Read More
Alyse Hart
Founder, Freebird MojoAlyse Hart
Founder, Freebird Mojo
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT144 - Panel - Women in Education and Technology: Now and Into the FutureJoin us for a discussion on how women from traditional educational institutions and education technology companies are looking forward as they support teachers, students, and ... parents during this new normal: from virtual classrooms, assignment tracking, grading, maintaining engagement, and everything in between. Panelists will dive into their career paths and experiences tackling digital transformation, diversity initiatives, and operational challenges throughout their careers in education and technology.Read More
Jennifer Rosko
Director, Student Involvement & Programs, University of California at San FranciscoJennifer Rosko
Director, Student Involvement & Programs, University of California at San Francisco
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Susan Morrow
Vice President, Product Management, Education Cloud, SalesforceSusan Morrow
Vice President, Product Management, Education Cloud, Salesforce
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Valerie Schreiner
Chief Product and Marketing Officer, TurnitinValerie Schreiner
Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Turnitin
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT146 - Panel - Artificial Intelligence (AI) for GoodWhile the idea that “robots will one day be our evil overlords†makes for a good movie, Artificial Intelligence has, in fact, done much more to benefit humanity th ... an hinder it. Hear from professionals about how AI is making their careers easier and helping society in the process. Read More
Bindu Garapaty
Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Talent Development, Impossible FoodsBindu Garapaty
Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Talent Development, Impossible Foods
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Amy Chou
Senior Vice President, AonAmy Chou
Senior Vice President, Aon
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Heather Dowdy
Global Accessibility Skilling Lead, MicrosoftHeather Dowdy
Global Accessibility Skilling Lead, Microsoft
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Lilly Kam
Senior Product Manager, i.am+Lilly Kam
Senior Product Manager, i.am+
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT148 - Workshop - Finding Opportunity and Community During ChaosPandemics and economic recessions are considered black swans - very rare and high-impact events. They can change the trajectory of governments, economies, and businesses. Once ... the immediate needs of people and organizations are met, it is important to understand the opportunities these disruptions may create. This session will explore: * What is the pattern of disruption and innovation? * What does the current situation mean for our economic structures, institutions, organizational strategies, and priorities? * What does it mean for the future of YOU? * How can taking a proactive and collaborative approach help create a positive future?Read More
Marian Cook
Digital Transformation Consultant & Educator, 2UMarian Cook
Digital Transformation Consultant & Educator, 2U
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT154 - Coaching Circle - Get Out Of Your Own Way: New Year, New You (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)The Covid 19 pandemic has been the tsunami that forced each of us out of our comfort zone. Plans we had at the beginning of 2020 were drastically altered by the reality of the ... virus and the unimaginable ways it affected our lives. As we end the year, it’s a good time to reflect on what’s happened, how you were affected, and plan for the future. Join Jovita for an interactive discussion of tips and strategies to help you shift your mindset, pivot, and create a plan for your growth and development more suited to your personal and professional “new†normal. Make 2021 your best year ever!Read More
Jovita Jenkins
Executive/Leadership Coach, GOOYOW GROUPJovita Jenkins
Executive/Leadership Coach, GOOYOW GROUP
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT156 - Coaching Circle - Branding for Career Success (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)The days of finding career success through online applications are long gone. Whether you are job searching or in career maintenance mode, branding is crucial in today’ ... s workforce. More so than ever before! This interactive circle conversation will focus on techniques you can use to stand out and have opportunities flowing your way. Read More
Suzanne Ricci
Chief Success Officer, Computer Coach IT TrainingSuzanne Ricci
Chief Success Officer, Computer Coach IT Training
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT158 - Coaching Circle - Starting a WITI Network in Your City (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Do you have what it takes to launch a WITI Network in your city? We promise, it's easier than you think! Join us for an interactive session on opportunities for personal growt ... h, lasting friendships, and overcoming adversity. Read More
Sarah Campbell
IT Cloud Business Operations, Magellan HealthSarah Campbell
IT Cloud Business Operations, Magellan Health
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Mimi Shalash
Technical Data Sales Rep, Quest SoftwareMimi Shalash
Technical Data Sales Rep, Quest Software
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3:15pm - 4:15pm PT
Wednesday, December 9
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8:00am - 8:15am PT
Kathy Hill
President, Hill CoachingKathy Hill
President, Hill Coaching
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8:15am - 9:00am PT202 - Keynote Panel Discussion - Fortifying Youth for the 21st Century WorkforceClearly, today’s young girls are not being adequately prepared for the kinds of careers that will dominate the 21st-century workforce, particularly jobs that require ad ... vanced technological skills. Schools are simply not designed to integrate career readiness and hands-on learning experiences that are relevant and applicable to the future – especially when it comes to equitable access to quality resources for all. We need to find more innovative and diverse ways to bring STEM / STEAM education to aspiring and emerging talent. Although closing the educational disparity and achievement gap is only one of many problems, it's unquestionably a reasonable start. Let’s talk about getting down to the business of equity in STEM / STEAM Education.Read More
Tracie Dean Ponder
Founder & Executive Director, B-STEM ProjectTracie Dean Ponder
Founder & Executive Director, B-STEM Project
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Tracy Kennedy
Director of Marketing, Microsoft Public AffairsTracy Kennedy
Director of Marketing, Microsoft Public Affairs
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Eve Psalti
Head of Strategic Platforms, Google CloudEve Psalti
Head of Strategic Platforms, Google Cloud
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AJ Thomas
Head of People Products, Moonshot FactoryAJ Thomas
Head of People Products, Moonshot Factory
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Olivera Zatezalo
Chief Security Officer, Huawei CanadaOlivera Zatezalo
Chief Security Officer, Huawei Canada
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9:00am - 10:00am PT203 - Keynote Panel Discussion - Facilitating ACCESSIBILITY: Making the Workplace Work for EveryoneAccessibility benefits everyone. It can drive innovation, enhance your brand, extend market reach, and even minimize legal risk. Enabling employees to bring their whole self t ... o work promotes creativity, productivity, and fosters a beneficial culture of diversity and inclusion. And technology can be a great equalizer for inclusion in the workforce, especially if we focus on all the moving parts: connectivity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Realities (AR), and more. Join Global Accessibility Leaders for an innovative session on how we can reduce the digital divide and the built barriers for your team - and in turn, bolster your brand and your customers.Read More
Debra Ruh
CEO & Founder, Ruh Global ImpactDebra Ruh
CEO & Founder, Ruh Global Impact
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Suzanne Montgomery
Vice President, Compliance & Chief Accessibility Officer, AT&TSuzanne Montgomery
Vice President, Compliance & Chief Accessibility Officer, AT&T
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Rosemary Musachio
Chief Accessibility Officer, Ruh GlobalRosemary Musachio
Chief Accessibility Officer, Ruh Global
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Jessica Rafuse
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Policies for Accessibility, MicrosoftJessica Rafuse
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Policies for Accessibility, Microsoft
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10:00am - 10:15am PT205 - Energy Management Stretch BreakTake this opportunity to STAND UP! Stretch your legs, rest your eyes, grab a snack, make phone calls, etc. - and/or: learn how to get the most out of your energy and your day, ... as Alyse Hart guides you through Qi Gong movements.Read More
Alyse Hart
Founder, Freebird MojoAlyse Hart
Founder, Freebird Mojo
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10:15am - 11:00am PT206 - Keynote Panel Discussion - COVID-19's Devastating Impact on GENDER PARITY in TechThis insightful session begins with IDC’s research around COVID-19’s devastating impact on dual-income families. Women have disproportionately put their careers ... on hold as families grapple with how to accommodate their children learning from home during the pandemic. While these impacts are felt across all industries, families, and society, the IT industry has been hit particularly hard. COVID-19 threatens to erase the hard-earned gains of the past decade toward gender parity in tech. A panel of senior executives will then discuss the findings, and share their insights and observations.Read MoreMichelle Bailey
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Karen Cone
Advisory Boards Director, Venture PartnerKaren Cone
Advisory Boards Director, Venture Partner
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Rene Redwood
CEO, Redwood Enterprise, LLCRene Redwood
CEO, Redwood Enterprise, LLC
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11:00am - 1:00pm PT211 - Career Fair and Product ExpoThe Women in Business & Technology Expo and Career Fair is open to all attendees of the Digital Inclusivity Summit, and will be held on the VSummits platform. The Event will f ... eature product demonstrations and career opportunities from several vendors, as well as Networking tables and a few surprises.Read More
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11:30am - 12:00pm PT213 - Wellbeing Center Workshop: Yoga Nidra MeditationA 15 minute boost to your well-being and productivity: 15 minutes of Yoga Nidra = 1 hour of sleep. Research shows those who practice Yoga Nidra (which means "aware sleep") exp ... erience reduced levels of depression, stress, and anxiety - and an increase in mood, quality of life, and well-being. “Yoga Nidra is essentially making space for the brain to rewire negative thought patterns and destructive habits.†For this dynamic guided relaxation meditation with facilitator Rich Brenner, you will need a quiet place to sit or lie down, an eye covering to block the light, warm clothing, and a Sankalpa (positive intention).Read More
Rich Brenner
Founder, TGB IncRich Brenner
Founder, TGB Inc
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12:00pm - 12:30pm PT214 - Wellbeing Center Workshop: Yoga ClassLearn and use breath and gentle movement techniques to manage your energy during these times. This 15 minute session is formulated for strength, inner balance, vision and calm ... .Read More
Lotem Porat
Yoga / Meditation InstructorLotem Porat
Yoga / Meditation Instructor
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT222 - Workshop - Cryptocurrency RegulationA discussion of regulatory agencies that oversee cryptocurrency and news from 2020 ... and what to expect in 2021.
Hailey Lennon
Partner, Anderson KillHailey Lennon
Partner, Anderson Kill
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT224 - Workshop - Powerful Virtual Leadership: The Importance of ContextTHE PEOPLE YOU LEAD AND YOUR COLLECTIVE FUTURE NEED YOU NOW, MORE THAN EVER. A NEW LEVEL OF LEADERSHIP IS BEING CALLED FORTH. Leading teams in a distributed, virtual environme ... nt is different than leading in an in-person environment. Your leadership presence is now all about your virtual presence. Your employees are much more like volunteers now; and as this wears on, some people are getting better and some are falling off. Let John Bates assist you in making sure your leadership presence translates well online. In an unprecedented, uncertain time like this your leadership needs to be emotionally connected - and what got you here won’t get you there, as they say. Your team may have experience working in a distributed matter, but many people are not used to working remotely at all. And, as a leader, this uncertainty along with the massive physical disruption of long established work patterns, means that what you do now will affect everyone’s future, including yours, in an outsized way.Read More
John Bates
Founder & CEO, Executive Speaking SuccessJohn Bates
Founder & CEO, Executive Speaking Success
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT226 - Workshop - The Whole New World of WFH (Women Execs Working from Home)Even in this new working dynamic of the past year, the principles for achieving balance and integration still apply - and in fact are more critical for the working professiona ... l. This seasoned executive will run through five practical tips based on both her own experience working full-time in a leadership position with children in full-time virtual school, as well as the collective experience of her colleagues across the VMware organization. Shanis Windland will describe why asking for help, changing one’s own expectations for what “good†looks like, and clear communication with families and employers can help everybody (not just women) to navigate the changing dynamics of our life’s many roles.Read More
Shanis Windland
Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, VMwareShanis Windland
Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, VMware
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT228 - Workshop - The Changing World of Marketing Due to COVID-19The effects of COVID-19 continue to have a profound impact on the world, and marketing is not excluded. This session discusses all things marketing during COVID-19, including ... the critical connection between digital and experiential marketing and how to convert events using social platforms. Read More
Laurel Mintz
CEO, Elevate My BrandLaurel Mintz
CEO, Elevate My Brand
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT232 - Coaching Circle - Feel Like a Fraud? Conquer Impostor Syndrome to Achieve Your Goals (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Do you attribute your success to lack of timing? Do you feel undeserving of your success? Do you worry that you'll be exposed as a fraud? If so, you likely struggle with Impos ... tor Syndrome, a term for the feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy many professionals face, particularly as they reach higher levels of success. In this coaching circle you'll gain a deeper understanding of Impostor Syndrome and its effects on high-achieving professionals. You’ll also identify common triggers of Impostor Syndrome and key strategies for overcoming feelings of self-doubt.Read More
Kim Meninger
Executive Coach, Your Career SuccessKim Meninger
Executive Coach, Your Career Success
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT234 - Coaching Circle - Powerful at Any Age (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Come learn the 5 Strategic Steps to the best job of your career - whether you are 30, 40, 50, or beyond. Take-a-ways: - Discover what makes you powerful at any age - Learn ... what successful women do to avoid career traps - Outline your 5-step strategy for long term career successRead More
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT236 - Coaching Circle - Have Better Virtual Meetings: As the Host or Participant (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Oh boy, another video meeting! Before you scream, consider following a few ideas on how to make your virtual meetings a little more fun, productive, and engaging. There will a ... lso be ideas for participants to engage positively and productively.Read More
Michael Neuendorff
President, Bay Area Executive CoachMichael Neuendorff
President, Bay Area Executive Coach
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT238 - Coaching Circle - Spreading Happiness, Raising Success, and Sustaining Positive Change (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)One must ask the following questions: Would having more money make me happier, or, would being happier make me more money? Would being less stressed make me happier, or, would ... being happier make me less stressed? Most people believe that if they had more money, or if they were less stressed, they would be happier. Yet, scientific research has validated that being happier is more likely to make you financially stronger, reduce stress levels, increase life expectancy, improve relationships, relieve depression and anxiety, combat illness, and in most cases improve the quality of your life. Successful happy people know one secret: “Happiness never decreases by being shared.†- BuddhaRead More
Suresh Devnani
Founder & CEO, Dr. Devnani and AssociatesSuresh Devnani
Founder & CEO, Dr. Devnani and Associates
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2:00pm - 2:15pm PT239 - Energy Management Stretch BreakIt’s time to STRETCH! Your legs, your eyes, your horizons … and see about getting the most out of your energy and your day, as Alyse Hart guides you through Qi Go ... ng movements. Read More
Alyse Hart
Founder, Freebird MojoAlyse Hart
Founder, Freebird Mojo
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT242 - Panel - Soft Skills Are the New Hard SkillsEverybody has a journey and ours is no different, from navigating core technology to large-scale project management to senior leadership to entrepreneurship. We have discovere ... d that to lead, communicate effectively, navigate bias, and successfully create impact, the script has flipped and soft skills are now the new hard skills! You must have an IQ/EQ capacity that is off the charts. Come and listen to 4 sisters give lived perspectives of what that IQ/EQ capacity looks like from real-life journeys and experiences.Read More
Ngozi Bell
Partner, Trans-Sahara Investment CorporationNgozi Bell
Partner, Trans-Sahara Investment Corporation
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Tosin Arowojolu, P.E.
Network Advocate, WITI BahrainTosin Arowojolu, P.E.
Network Advocate, WITI Bahrain
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Winifred Ereyi
Head, WITI AfricaWinifred Ereyi
Head, WITI Africa
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Funke Iluyomade
Change Management StrategistFunke Iluyomade
Change Management Strategist
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT244 - Workshop - The Power of Sharing Your Super Hero Origin StoryWould you like to know one of the absolute TOP leadership secrets that I have found as I support and learn from global leaders at JLABS, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, Navy Special ... Operations, Accenture, Boston Scientific, and many, many more? Well, here it is...
Your Origin Story has the power to change everything. Find it, craft it, tell it very well and you'll always be walking the red carpet.
Join John Bates and receive the gift of a lifetime.
Watch this short 3 minute video https://bit.ly/ESSSuperhero and then come to the event having thought about your story like this. The power of this group workshop format is that you'll see things in the stories and the coaching of others that will make a huge difference for you, as well.
Read MoreJohn Bates
Founder & CEO, Executive Speaking SuccessJohn Bates
Founder & CEO, Executive Speaking Success
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT246 - Workshop - Resilience Ready: Your Guide to Thriving thru Unrelenting CrisesDuring times of crisis, the weight on your shoulders can be overwhelming. Emotions and stress run high. Failure to respond constructively in an environment of constant change ... and challenge increases the risk of potential negative long-term effects. As a leader, you’re responsible for getting your team and organization through the turmoil with the best outcomes possible. Employees and customers are looking to you for confident guidance and hope. Times like these require resilience personally and professionally. This session outlines strategies that will enable you to: * Overcome the overwhelm from adversity and uncertainty * Thrive through the current and forthcoming crises by applying 5 essential Resilience Ready Principles. Read More
Vivian Blade
President & CEO, Experts in Growth Leadership Consulting, LLCVivian Blade
President & CEO, Experts in Growth Leadership Consulting, LLC
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT252 - Coaching Circle - Walking the Tightrope: Mastering the Balance between Likability and Respect (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)As women in traditional workplaces, we are often confronted with a double bind: show up as likable and be seen as less competent or worthy of leadership, or show up as compete ... nt and risk being seen as less likable. This often leaves us feeling as though we have a very fine line, or tightrope, to walk. In this coaching circle, you’ll learn strategies to challenge the double bind and develop your own authentic leadership style. Read More
Kim Meninger
Executive Coach, Your Career SuccessKim Meninger
Executive Coach, Your Career Success
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT254 - Coaching Circle - How to Build a Case for the Importance of Men as Allies (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)In this coaching circle we will explore why “belongingness†is necessary in order to gain the benefits promised by diversity and inclusion. We will discuss the mic ... ro-inequities that occur and what you can do about them. More importantly, how to build the case to your leadership team to engage men as allies in order to change the current trajectory. This is a step-by-step guide you can take back to your organization.Read More
Marti Evans
Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships, WITIMarti Evans
Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships, WITI
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT256 - Coaching Circle - Psychological Safety and Resilience (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)In this coaching circle we’ll define psychological safety - and the connection between workplace satisfaction and productivity. We’ll also discuss psychological ... safety in the context of the COVID epidemic, providing tools and strategies to help ourselves as well as others during this challenging time.Read More
Frank Del Fiugo
Founder, Del Fiugo ConsultingFrank Del Fiugo
Founder, Del Fiugo Consulting
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT258 - Coaching Circle - Building a High-Performance Diverse and Inclusive Team (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)This coaching circle will focus on the fundamentals of building, leading, and sustaining a high-performance team. We’ll discuss and share best practices to enable you ... to become a great team leader and team member. This will be an interactive dialogue to explore team dynamics and the importance of a diverse and inclusive team: * What makes a great team leader * How can you build a diverse and inclusive team * How to navigate your team through the stages of team development * How to lead your team in the COVID worldRead More
Pattie Grimm
Author, Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Women's Advocate, Advantage Training Ltd and Women Kicking GlassPattie Grimm
Author, Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Women's Advocate, Advantage Training Ltd and Women Kicking Glass
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3:15pm - 4:15pm PT261 - WITI Connections Speed Networking event!Grab your favorite drink and join us for a Zoom speed networking event where you'll have a chance to meet and mingle with fellow summit attendees from around the globe. We ... hope you can join us for this fun event and make the time to unwind after an amazing day at the Summit!Read More
Thursday, December 10
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Sheilah Pacete
Vice President, Social Media Marketing & Communications, WITISheilah Pacete
Vice President, Social Media Marketing & Communications, WITI
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8:15am - 8:45am PT302 - Fireside Chat - Bridging the Diversity Gap: It’s More than Talent ManagementIn 2020, efforts towards gender diversity at the board level are in high demand, and in the coming years, it’s expected that employers will continue to encourage innova ... tion and productivity by integrating people with different ways of thinking, globally. Organizational diversity has commonly been pursued through talent management strategies with a particular focus on hiring from diverse talent pools. However, activating the full potential of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requires more than a “people strategy.†Robust and sustainable work in this area requires embedding DEI principles, policies, systems, and practices into all parts of the business, including the employee and customer experience, brand culture, and overall industry/corporate citizenship. Join this conversation to explore: * What diversity should look like * Going beyond talent management, and why it matters * How to collaborate with partners to expand the diversity footprint * Building inclusive teams to improve product design And more...Read More
Parna Sarkar-Basu
CEO and Founder, Brand and Buzz MarketingParna Sarkar-Basu
CEO and Founder, Brand and Buzz Marketing
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Kameelah Benjamin-Fuller
Chief Diversity Officer & Corporate Social Responsibility Leader, PTCKameelah Benjamin-Fuller
Chief Diversity Officer & Corporate Social Responsibility Leader, PTC
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8:45am - 9:45am PT303 - Keynote Panel Discussion - CYBERSECURITY: Defending Our Data in the Digital AgeWith the dawn of the digital revolution, securing information that is shared over a network - and even what’s stored in your own computer - is of the utmost importance. ... Rising demand for cybersecurity careers has also ignited efforts to diversify the field. Join to hear our panelists’ own stories and expert advice on the future of cybersecurity around the world, including job outlook and solutions to make the field more inclusive.Read More
Debora Plunkett
Principal, Plunkett Associates LLCDebora Plunkett
Principal, Plunkett Associates LLC
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Victoria Beckman
Attorney at Law, Frost Brown Todd LLCVictoria Beckman
Attorney at Law, Frost Brown Todd LLC
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Rhonda Childress
CISO, KyndrylRhonda Childress
CISO, Kyndryl
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Leah MacMillan
CMO, Trend MicroLeah MacMillan
CMO, Trend Micro
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9:45am - 10:00am PT305 - Energy Management Stretch BreakTake this opportunity to STAND UP! :-) Stretch your legs, rest your eyes, grab a snack, make phone calls, etc. - and/or: learn how to get the most out of your energy and your ... day, as Alyse Hart guides you through Qi Gong movements.Read More
Alyse Hart
Founder, Freebird MojoAlyse Hart
Founder, Freebird Mojo
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10:00am - 11:00am PT306 - Keynote Panel Discussion - Prioritizing SUSTAINABILITY: Shifting from Quick Fixes to Long-Term SolutionsIn the first industrial revolution, we made the switch from wood to coal. In the second industrial revolution, we moved from coal to oil. It’s time for a third revoluti ... on. Join our panelists in a discussion about how green energy is the next energy source that will transform our world - and the role technology is playing in conservation, and in fostering a cleaner, safer, and more equitable world.Read More
LaMondre Pough
Chief Sustainability Officer, Ruh GlobalLaMondre Pough
Chief Sustainability Officer, Ruh Global
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Zephyr Gold
Director, Product Impact & Client Success, Rainforest ConnectionZephyr Gold
Director, Product Impact & Client Success, Rainforest Connection
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Jessica Lindl
Vice President & GM of Social Impact, Unity TechnologiesJessica Lindl
Vice President & GM of Social Impact, Unity Technologies
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11:00am - 1:00pm PT311 - Career Fair and Product ExpoThe Women in Business & Technology Expo and Career Fair is open to all attendees of the Digital Inclusivity Summit, and will be held on the VSummits platform. The Event will f ... eature product demonstrations and career opportunities from several vendors, as well as Networking tables and a few surprises.Read More
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11:30am - 12:00pm PT313 - Wellbeing Center Workshop: Yoga Nidra MeditationA 15 minute boost to your well-being and productivity: 15 minutes of Yoga Nidra = 1 hour of sleep. Research shows those who practice Yoga Nidra (which means "aware sleep") exp ... erience reduced levels of depression, stress, and anxiety - and an increase in mood, quality of life, and well-being. “Yoga Nidra is essentially making space for the brain to rewire negative thought patterns and destructive habits.†For this dynamic guided relaxation meditation with facilitator Rich Brenner, you will need a quiet place to sit or lie down, an eye covering to block the light, warm clothing, and a Sankalpa (positive intention).Read More
Rich Brenner
Founder, TGB IncRich Brenner
Founder, TGB Inc
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12:00pm - 12:30pm PT314 - Wellbeing Center Workshop: Qi Gong ClassQi Gong teaches the skillful use of energy and is centuries old. Through gentle breathing, stretching, and movement, the practice is meditation in motion - not gentle exercise ... but a mindful tool and accessible to all. Rather than relying on your brain, we connect our heart / emotional center and our gut; so we use multiple intelligences for more valuable insights and choice of actions.Read More
Alyse Hart
Founder, Freebird MojoAlyse Hart
Founder, Freebird Mojo
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT322 - Workshop - Building a Learning CultureIt is estimated that 800 million people will need to learn new skills by 2030 due to the digital transformation taking place. The types of jobs needed are also changing. In fa ... ct, it’s estimated that there will be over 149 million new tech jobs created in the next five years in fields like cybersecurity, data science, and machine learning. IT professionals will need to skill and re-skill throughout their careers to keep pace with the accelerating rate of change. Thus it is critical that companies possess a culture that embraces learning and professionals feel empowered to continue their learning journey. Join this session to find out what skills will be in demand, how companies can build a learning culture ... and how Microsoft can help.Read More
Laura Longcore
Vice President, Worldwide Learning, MicrosoftLaura Longcore
Vice President, Worldwide Learning, Microsoft
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT324 - Workshop - Career Opportunities in AgTechMore people means more food, and our era is the most highly populated in history. Agricultural specialists need to produce enough food to feed everyone, and innovations in AgT ... ech make that easier. This session will cover the vast career opportunities in this fast-growing field, which also includes agbio and foodtech. You'll leave with specific ideas and connections that can immediately be put to use.Read More
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT326 - Workshop - Coping with Zoom FatigueAnyone who uses Zoom daily has experienced it: the soreness from sitting perfectly still, the dry eyes from staring at the screen, and the fear that co-workers thought you wer ... en’t paying attention. In this workshop, learn how to pace yourself when it comes to video chats to avoid the zoom gloom.Read More
Chris Benevich
Program Director & Executive Coach, Austin Digital CoachingChris Benevich
Program Director & Executive Coach, Austin Digital Coaching
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT332 - Coaching Circle - Dealing with Difficult People (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)With a template for dealing with difficult people, we’ll examine some difficult personality types. You’ll learn how to apply time-tested communication strategies ... to manage challenging personality types, be in charge of our own reactivity to difficult people, and facilitate positive outcomes in a timely fashion.Read More
Frank Del Fiugo
Founder, Del Fiugo ConsultingFrank Del Fiugo
Founder, Del Fiugo Consulting
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT334 - Coaching Circle - Creating Success in 2021 Starts Here (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Who is the best architect of your career? This December, when you do a career year-end review, what changes do you want to see? Come get solid strategies for making 2021 a suc ... cess - with a flexible career strategy to work smart (you are already working hard) ... navigate working onsite, remotely, or a combination … take advantage of new opportunities that are likely to emerge … speak up, connect, and collaborate with colleagues across the organization ... and raise your profile with leaders who can steer your career in new directions with high- profile assignments. In this coaching circle you’ll work up a 90-day action plan to get your year off to a strong start. This is a working session, so be sure to have a notebook handy. All participants are invited to schedule a complimentary, 30-minute follow-up coaching session with Nancy.Read More
Nancy McCabe
What's Next? Coach, Results Business CoachingNancy McCabe
What's Next? Coach, Results Business Coaching
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT336 - Coaching Circle - How to Be Business Friends (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)We’re not talking about how to be friends-at-work, we’re talking about how to empower all your business interactions. You’ll learn about the two mindsets ... and the two modes of being human. Knowing this helps you to be honoring of yourself first then others. You’ll be someone easy to connect and talk business with … be someone anyone would want to work with or work for.Read More
Kristy Rogers
Founder & Leader, KristyRogersConnectsKristy Rogers
Founder & Leader, KristyRogersConnects
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2:00pm - 2:15pm PT339 - Energy Management Stretch BreakIt’s time to STRETCH! Your legs, your eyes, your horizons … and see about getting the most out of your energy and your day, as Alyse Hart guides you through Qi Go ... ng movements.Read More
Alyse Hart
Founder, Freebird MojoAlyse Hart
Founder, Freebird Mojo
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT344 - Workshop - Female Biohacking and FemTechWomen are functional, complex, and amazing entities. For scientists, comprehending the extraordinarily vast neurological and biological systems of women is a lifelong quest. H ... owever, what is learned so far in coordinating female hormones to EEG brain activity to emotional stimuli to postpartum uterus interrogations is palpable and akin to science fiction. We will look at these gains and what they may mean for women in and of the future.Read More
Ngozi Bell
Partner, Trans-Sahara Investment CorporationNgozi Bell
Partner, Trans-Sahara Investment Corporation
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Okezue Bell
CEO & Co-Founder, Fidutam & Co.Okezue Bell
CEO & Co-Founder, Fidutam & Co.
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT346 - Workshop - Soft Skills: The Fast Track to Career SuccessTechnical skills are your ticket in the door. But what about soft skills? How do they differentiate employees for advancement, promotion, etc.? Soft skills help to put you on ... the fast track to career success. They open doors, eliminate unnecessary waiting, and more. However, when most people try to improve at work, they go to gain more technical skills, thinking this will get them further along. Together, we’ll take a look at some fascinating case studies that show just how important it is to develop your soft skills (in addition to your technical competencies) in order to move up the ladder and achieve your goals. Join in to find out which soft skills make the most difference for IT professionals.Read More
Jaimie Chan
Talent Development Consultant & Coach, Aerial Consulting Solutions, LLCJaimie Chan
Talent Development Consultant & Coach, Aerial Consulting Solutions, LLC
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT348 - Workshop - Recognize Exclusion, Design for InclusionWhat unnecessary barriers do you (inadvertently) create, and who do they exclude? Bryce will take you through the Microsoft Inclusive Design principles and how they were used ... to create the Xbox Adaptive controller and then give you some tips on how you can remove unnecessary friction from your experiences. Before designing the Xbox Adaptive Controller the team needed to recognize the barriers that traditional controllers create for people with limited mobility.Read More
Bryce Johnson
Senior User Researcher, Microsoft Devices, MicrosoftBryce Johnson
Senior User Researcher, Microsoft Devices, Microsoft
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT356 - Coaching Circle - Break Free from Overwhelm, Procrastination, and Self-Doubt (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Do you have so many things going on that you are struggling with overwhelm? Do you ever wrestle with procrastinating or self-doubts? Discover 3 surprising happiness traps that ... actually keep us from being happy. Understand why we get into feelings of overwhelm, procrastination and self-doubt and what to do to overcome them, so you can be more effective, successful, and happy in your career and life.Read More
Manuela Pauer
Career & Leadership Coach, Pauer CoachingManuela Pauer
Career & Leadership Coach, Pauer Coaching
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT358 - Coaching Circle - Weathering 2020 Storms and Planning for 2021 (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)A facilitated discussion of daily practices and planning tools that can help us weather this season and build some stamina and resilience as we mindfully plan for the future. ... All are welcome to contribute both their challenges and their recommendations.Read More
Annette Mason
Founder, Trilogy Design WorksAnnette Mason
Founder, Trilogy Design Works
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Friday, December 11
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12:00pm - 1:00pm PT401 - Mindfulness and Movement with Fred SugermanMindfulness and movement brings awareness to your mind, body and spirit. Use guided and self initiated movement to access information and inspiration to help you with your lea ... dership skills and goals.Read More
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1:30pm - 3:30pm PT403 - Business Not As Usual: A Safe Space to Talk About RacePlease join us from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM PDT (4:30 PM-6:30 PM EDT) as Denise Hamilton and Fred Sugerman from RACE RELAY (TM) create a safe space to talk about race. The missio ... n of RACE RELAY (TM) is to demonstrate – story is medicine and sharing stories with empathy at the core can be healing. So the healing begins with the process of hearing stories having a common thread; a thread that ties all human beings together - through our desires, our fears, and our racial biases. The intention of RACE RELAY (TM) is to dissolve disunity among those who are seated together, enable them to see a pattern to our biases, and perhaps go beyond tolerance to understand the commonality of our frailties.Read More
Denise Hamilton
Project Director, Race Relay (TM)Denise Hamilton
Project Director, Race Relay (TM)
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Fred Sugerman
Movement Artist & EducatorFred Sugerman
Movement Artist & Educator
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