Program
Session 1
Beyond the Surface: Cultivating Genuine Connections in a Disconnected World
Session 2
Evolving Your AI Toolkit: Next-Level Strategies for Success
Session 3
Daring to Fail: Turning Setbacks into Superpowers
Session 4
Breaking the Mold: Redefining Ambition Success on Your Own Terms
Session 5
Micro-Session I: Connect with Confidenc Seconds
Micro-Session II: Wellness as Your Supe Habits to Elevate Focus, Energy, and Leadership
Who’s in the Room?:
Find Your People, Expand Your Network
Goal:
To help attendees identify shared experiences, allies, and opportunities for collaboration throughout the day in a visual and low-pressure format. Entirely optional.
How It Works:
Interactive wallboards encourage attendees to share and discover:
“I’m seeking…”
“I can offer…”
“Ask me about…”
“I would love to mentor you ”
Write your responses info on sticky notes and explore others’ contributions
Add your contact information so you can be identified in the crowd during breaks and cocktail hour.
A final prompt encourages attendees to pick 3 people they’d like to connect with during short breaks or after the conference.
How It Works:
The WEW Connection Wall helps attendees feel seen, heard, and part of the WEW community. It’s an engaging way to discover shared goals and find “your people” all while setting the stage for meaningful conversations.
These activities are designed to create lasting connections and empower you to take action on building your network at WEW and beyond!
Session One:
Overcoming Isolation Through Meaningful Networking and Community
Building meaningful connections in today’s increasingly disconnected world can feel overwhelming, but your network is one of your most valuable tools for both personal and professional growth. This session begins with a powerful presentation on overcoming isolation and nurturing authentic relationships, followed by an engaging activity designed to create immediate, meaningful connections with others in the room
Part 1: Formal Presentation
Insights into the loneliness epidemic and its impact on professional women
Strategies to overcome feelings of disconnection and foster a sense of belonging Tips to identify, build, and maintain relationships that align with your personal and professional goals.
Part 2: Interactive Activity: "Speed Connection" with a Twist Deep Conversations, Real Connections
Goal: Foster deep, meaningful connections quickly
How It Works:
Think of this as speed networking, but with a refreshing focus on vulnerability and empathy.
Attendees rotate every 4–5 minutes to meet new people. Each conversation is guided by thoughtful prompt cards, such as:
“What’s one way you’ve felt disconnected this year?”
“What’s one small joy that’s helped you feel more connected?”
“Who is someone you wish you reached out to more often?”
End each conversation with an invitation to exchange contact information or LinkedIn for continued connection.
Why It Works:
This activity is designed to create multiple meaningful touchpoints in a short period of time. You’ll leave with several new connections and actionable next steps to deepen these relationships after the session
Session Two:
Build on Your Foundation, Innovate Smarter, and Drive Impact
Last year, we laid the foundation for understanding AI’s potential This year, we’re taking it further with a deeper dive into advanced strategies that will amplify your personal and professional impact AI is no longer just a tool; it’s a partner in enhancing how you communicate, make decisions, and present yourself authentically in an increasingly tech-driven world.
This session will move beyond the basics, equipping you with actionable insights and tools to integrate AI more effectively into your daily life and career.
Key Takeaways:
Advanced techniques to leverage AI for improving communication, presence, and engagement
Practical strategies for using AI to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
How to train AI tools to reflect your authentic voice, values, and professional goals.
Best practices for co-creating content and staying ahead of evolving AI trends.
Balancing AI-powered efficiency with your creativity and intellect to maintain authenticity
This session builds on your foundational knowledge, offering deeper insights and actionable strategies to help you thrive in an AI-driven world Prepare to elevate your AI toolkit and integrate it seamlessly into your professional journey.
Session Three:
Why Women Are Penalized for Failure and How to Reframe Risk as Resilience
What if failure wasn’t the end but the fuel for your next breakthrough? Women are often held to higher standards and judged more harshly for failure, yet the ability to take risks and rebound from setbacks is the foundation of resilience and success. This session will challenge the stigma around failure, empowering you to use it as your ultimate launch pad Learn how to take bold risks, bounce back stronger, and rewrite your own narrative
Key Takeaways:
How to see failure as a steppingstone to new opportunities. Proven strategies to build resilience and cultivate a risk-taking mindset.
Tools to take control of the failure narrative both personally and professionally. How to recognize and leverage growth opportunities even in the face of adversity.
It’s time to embrace risk, redefine failure, and turn every setback into a superpower
Session Four:
Opting Out of Hustle Culture to Build a Life That Truly Matters
Ambition isn’t one-size-fits-all Whether it’s climbing the corporate ladder, pivoting into a new career, or thriving as the only woman in the room, your path to success should reflect your values not society’s expectations. This session will empower you to break free from the hustle culture narrative, redefine what success means to you, and confidently pursue a life that aligns with your goals and passions.
Key Takeaways:
How to assess and focus on what truly matters to you—without guilt or external pressure
Strategies to pivot your career or confidently stay the course, no matter the challenges.
Thriving as the only woman in the room: navigating bias, owning your space, and standing out authentically.
This is your moment to break the mold, reclaim your ambition, and carve out a future that’s uniquely yours
Micro-
Session 1
Connect with Confidence in 60 Seconds
Mastering Your Introduction and Presence
First impressions are everything This session will teach you how to deliver a powerful, memorable introduction that highlights your strengths and leaves a lasting impact Whether you’re introducing yourself in a meeting, at a networking event, or in a professional setting, you’ll learn the tools to make every word and moment count
Key Takeaways:
How to craft a concise, compelling introduction that resonates
Body language and verbal techniques to project confidence and authenticity
Practical tips to adapt your introduction for any audience or situation
Present yourself with clarity, confidence, and authenticity
Session 2
Wellness as Your Superpower: Habits to Elevate Focus, Energy, and Leadership
Prioritizing Health to Drive Career Growth
In the fast-paced demands of professional life, wellness often becomes an afterthought but it doesn’t have to This session empowers you to make your well-being a core leadership strategy by creating practical, sustainable habits that boost your energy, sharpen your focus, and fuel your career growth.
Key Takeaways:
Practical Wellness Routines: Integrate nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness into even the busiest days.
The Power of Micro Recovery: Learn how to manage stress effectively in small, actionable steps.
Small Actions, Big Results: Harness the impact of consistent, bite-sized habits to achieve long-term wellness goals.
Tailored Self-Care: Adapt wellness practices to your unique lifestyle and career demands.
Advocating for Your Health: Successfully partner with women-centric providers to prioritize your care and needs.
Discover how prioritizing your health isn’t just self-care it’s a leadership strategy that drives your success, resilience, and growth.
Meet our
Stay tuned to see our exciting lineup of speakers!
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