CONPRW24: Professional Women's Conference

This conference presents a unique opportunity to connect with professional women while gaining valuable knowledge and enhancing your leadership skills. This conference features topics that will empower women by enhancing their professional development and providing an opportunity for networking and personal development.

 

Highlights: *Confidence *Personal Branding *Guardrails & Boundaries *Networking *Working Parents *Work Culture *Communication *Managing Hybrid Employees *Generationalism *Leadership
Who Should Attend:Professional women who are interested in enhancing their careers and personal and professional networks.
Event Level: Basic
Required Knowledge: None
Advanced Preperation: None
Field of Study: Various
CPE: 8.00

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 CARDINAL SPONSOR!

 

Felicia Edwards, CPA, PLLC

 

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Objectives
  • Participants will be able to identify new leadership skills to improve their professional careers, identify barriers to their professional growth, and build relationships with other professionals to expand and enhance their personal and professional networks.
Event Information
Date Presented:
October 24, 2024 8:00 AM Eastern
Length:
8 hours, 45 minutes
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Thursday October 24, 2024

#Resilience #Reframing #Restarting 
Be inspired to grow, improve, and press through where breakthrough is needed; as you enjoy the energy and fun created by Monica in this memorable keynote on this critical topic. 

 

WHY IT MATTERS
 Let’s get back to the basics of making progress beyond set-backs and problems! We are only as resilient as our perspective of failures. The way we frame our past will determine how we paint our future. We must keep getting back up, keep showing up for ourselves and others! 

 

THE CYCLE OF PROGRESS 
  * Problem: Problems are our greatest opportunities for progress. 
  * Pause: Pausing to calm our breathe, so we can listen to understand core issues   is crucial to progress. 
  * Perspective: Setting our sights on what matters most is the start of meaningful and lasting progress. 
  * Plan: Thoughtfully planning protects us from mindless racing and wasted efforts.                                      
   * Practice: If we want to make progress, improvements must be systemized into a practice. 
  * Persistence: This is the place in the process of progress where most people quit, but decidedly resilient ones persist. Progress: The point when a plan or project is realized!
 

SHAPING SOLUTIONS 
Resistance trains our strength; see struggles for what they are (strength training) and resilience will dramatically improve. Persistence leads to growth; every step of the process IS progress. Determine your next right step, and take it. Progress is on the other side of your Restart! Determine where you need to begin again.

 

Field of Study: Personal Development
CPE: 1.50

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Monica Sheri Scott  [ view bio ]

The financial world can be a complex maze, especially for women facing unique and often overlooked challenges. This session is more than just a discussion; it's an empowering journey tailored to the distinct needs of women in wealth building and preservation. Engage in a deep dive into effective strategies, innovative solutions, and transformative insights for both your fiscal growth and personal well-being.

 

Field of Study: Finance
CPE: 1.20

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Paula McMillan  [ view bio ]

How do you get your name out there and attract your dream clients and opportunities? How do you stand out in a sea of sameness? Do you need a personal brand?

 

In this fun and interactive session, learn how to start becoming known in your niche for the thing that the people you were meant to serve will become obsessed with YOU over.

 

Learn:
* Know what a brand is and why you absolutely need a personal one
* The secret to getting known in your space no matter how crowded it feels
* The ONE thing that can keep you from growing your personal brand
* The 3 things you can do this week to build your personal brand

 

Field of Study: Communications and Marketing
CPE: 1.20

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Nikki Bradley  [ view bio ]

In this session, Susie Silver from The Diversity Movement, will lead you through a live and interactive learning experience focused on impactful and productive conversations.

 

Topics include:
•    Variety in workplace communication
•    The difference between calling in and calling out
•    How to move through resistance and fear
•    How to impactfully apologize when a misstep is committed
•    And more!
Participants will leave with actionable tips that can be applied in the workplace immediately.

 

Field of Study: Personal Development
CPE: 1.30

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Susie Silver, CDE (She/Her)  [ view bio ]

Participants will embark on their journey to cultivate confidence in technology and harness its power to excel in their personal and professional lives. Unlocking Her Tech Brilliance is designed to simplify the process of embracing technology by breaking it down into manageable steps and providing quick wins along the way. By adopting a growth mindset and setting short-term goals, participants will acquire the skills they need to succeed in the long run. Within the session we will discuss four essential buckets of knowledge to explore: Digital, Programming, Infrastructure, and Data. Through understanding each of the buckets, participants will be empowered to find their own brilliance that can take their career to the next step and be ready to inspire the next generation of women.

 

Field of Study: Information Technology
CPE: 1.30

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Sharon Jones  [ view bio ]

You have always been a high achiever. But lately, you have been prioritizing everyone and everything else, with no time left to pursue your own big life goals! So, how DO you reclaim your time and clearly define your future?

 

In our time together, we will explore the first two pillars in Kari’s 8 pillar process for Big Growth, which is all about creating a great plan!  We will explore strategies and tools that can help you plan out your future and start taking action to live out your dreams.

 

Learn:

• How to define your future and figure out what your big goals are

• Tactical tips to map out your big goals so they don’t feel scary

• How to find the time and create momentum towards your dreams!

 

Field of Study: Personal Development
CPE: 1.30

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Kari Saylor  [ view bio ]

In today's digital age, building a professional brand on social media can be a game-changer for career and business growth. Platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn offer unique opportunities to network and share your expertise, while Tik Tok, YouTube and Instagram allow for creative expression and can showcase your skills in a dynamic way. To make the most of these platforms, it's important to maintain a consistent and professional online presence, engage with your audience by sharing valuable content. Learn how our panelists recommend leveraging social media to grow a following, build brand and professional awareness, and shine a light on the accounting profession.

 

Field of Study: Communications and Marketing
CPE: 1.30

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Amy Horner  [ view bio ]
Jess Lawrence  [ view bio ]
Sabrina Parris  [ view bio ]
Lola Turner  [ view bio ]
Terrell Turner  [ view bio ]

Ready to feel your best all year round? In this session, with the guidance of a seasoned dietitian, you will explore the link between stress and nutrition, discover strategies to create healthy routines, and learn how to eat with balance - without resorting to diets. After this presentation - tailored specifically for high-achieving women - you will understand how stress impacts your individual body. Complete with specific examples and handouts, you will leave in hand with practical ways to create solid routines, and maintain them in the midst of your busy schedule. You can thrive in both your professional and personal life using these tools!

 

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
CPE: 1.30

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Sara Stroup  [ view bio ]

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, fostering genuine inclusion is crucial for organizational success. Fearless Inclusion centers on two key principles: bravery—the confidence to unapologetically be yourself, and safety—the ability to create space for others to do the same. While this may sound simple, achieving it requires confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of agency.

 

This session delves into the practice of Fearless Inclusion, with a special focus on professional women in leadership roles. Often, self-determination and empowerment are misinterpreted as bossiness or selfishness, especially for women in male-dominated fields. We will examine the factors that undermine confidence and agency, explore societal and workplace norms that reinforce these gaps, and identify strategies to counteract them. Additionally, we will discuss the role of self-awareness in navigating these challenges and boosting confidence, as well as the importance of setting healthy boundaries to protect well-being.

 

Participants will leave the session with practical, actionable strategies to build self-awareness, a sense of agency, and empowerment. By understanding and challenging existing norms, participants will be equipped to redefine their personal and professional boundaries, build confidence, maintain a healthy balance, protect their well-being, and create space for others to do the same.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify factors that undermine confidence and agency in professional settings.

• Discuss how bias and workplace norms can undermine confidence.

• Explore strategies to boost self-awareness and develop a sense of agency.

 

Field of Study: Personal Development
CPE: 1.30

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Jina Etienne  [ view bio ]

We are told to be professional. But what does that mean? And who gets to decide? The traditional view of professionalism is harmful and perpetuates bias in the workplace. We end up communicating in ways that aren’t natural for us, we climb the ladder we didn’t design, all while feeling overwhelmed, underutilized, and unsatisfied with our work. But putting your head down and working hard is not what gets you the promotion or credibility you deserve. We must effectively communicate Up, Out, Down, and Inward in order to be seen and valued as effective leaders. By discovering your authentic leadership voice, you will build trust, get work done faster, and with more satisfaction and ease. 

 

Key Takeaways: 

• How to get visibility for your work and your team without bragging

• Why working harder is keeping you stuck

• How to set and hold your boundaries 

• Steps to go from busy to productive 

• Define what your version of success looks like

 

 

Field of Study: Personal Development
CPE: 1.50

Speaker Information
Nicole Case  [ view bio ]
Individual topic purchase: Selected
North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
Various: 8.00
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