Introduction: Meghan McCartan, Founder/Managing Partner
Opening Keynote Panel: The Work Environment
Hear from three experts on the employment landscape, from both hiring companies and recruiters specializing in this market, and get ideas on what’s working and opportunities at every level. Come with questions for this open-forum Q&A panel.
Jennifer Bainbridge, MomCorps; Kathy Benson, Office Remedies; Stephanie Deutchman, Fannie Mae
10:00- 10:55 am
Building Block Sessions: *Note: each will run 45 minutes with 10 minutes for networking at the close.
Entrepreneurship/Running Your Own Show
Got a great idea for a business but don’t know where to start? We’ve gathered successful entrepreneurs to talk about what works and what doesn’t. From online businesses to networking options, you’ll get resources and ideas to put your dream into action.
Carolyn Samedo, The Enterprising Moms; Christal Pollard, AC Pollard Event Staffing; Susan Bernstein, WORTH Ltd.
10:55- 11:50 am
Negotiating Skills to Help You Succeed
Whether you’re negotiating flexibility or salary with your boss, or using these skills to work tactfully and successfully with clients, co-workers – or anyone – you need to know how to get what you want without leaving a lot on the table, and still come out “looking good”.
Jane Rasmussen, Esquire; Jennifer Folsom, Mom-entum Resources
11:50 am - 12:30 pm Keynote Address: Ann Tardy, "Life Moxie"
Living a life with “Moxie” means that you can jump out of bed, ready to tackle your goals…instead of pushing snooze for the fifth time on the alarm clock. Get great ideas for adding some moxie to your life.
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Lunch and Speaker: Looking the Part (Getting Your Wardrobe Back in Shape)
Hear from an image consultant on the best five things you can add to your wardrobe to move it from mom – to – corporate cost effectively, while still in style.
Wendy Pilch, Spendalla.com
1:30 - 2:25 pm Brigid Schulte: Reflections on Leisure Time
Brigid’s article for the Washington Post, in January, touched a cord with many; she’ll share her thoughts on the story and the reactions it provoked.
2:25 - 3:15 pm
Search Tactics and Strategies: Getting a Job in 2010
Facebook’s for more than just reunions with high school friends; learn how to linked-in your way to a great position, figure out which search engines can help you with career options, and get hands-on advice on strategies to build a compelling resume (including how to fill in those time-at-home “holes”).
Holly Biena, Resources Global; Rebecca Buscemi, The Saavy Women's Business Solution
3:15 - 4:00 pm
Work/Life ... and Living
Most of us are pretty tough on ourselves with regard to balancing career, family, and our options. Life coach Mimi Darmstadter founded Working MAMAs on the premise that high-achieving working moms seek sustained personal and professional success and satisfaction but face natural challenges in trying to navigate their multiple roles and responsibilities, and will lead this interactive session that brings together many of the topics discussed throughout the day.
Mimi Darmstadter, mylifesworkcoaching.com
4:00 pm
Closing and Networking We will wrap up our day with an open discussion of some of the hot topics and answer any outstanding questions, while giving our sponsors an opportunity to share any important messages.
