More than 200 women and 26 vendors from throughout Bell County as well as Houston, Dallas, Bryan-College Station and Waco are expected for the daylong conference, featuring motivational speakers, exhibits, networking and educational opportunities.
Sponsored by the Central Texas Area Council of the American Business Women’s Association, the leadership conference, titled “Share the Power,” is designed to give businesswomen of diverse careers and backgrounds with workshops on leadership, education and networking. The conference is open to anyone interested in career advancement. Now in its 13th year, the conference “keeps getting bigger and bigger,” said Amanda Krcha, steering committee member. “The speakers are top-notch and well-respected in their fields. Usually, we’d have to travel a long distance to hear them, but the conference is bringing them here,” she added. “The conference also encourages businesswomen to network with other successful businesswomen in their area.”
Members of the following chapters are combining time and talents to plan the program: Bell of Temple; Chisholm Trail of Salado; Dynamis, Globe and Heart of Texas Prime Time, all of Killeen; Red Poppy of Georgetown; Double R Charter of Round Rock; and the Women of Waco Express Network.
Two keynote speakers for the general sessions will be Pauline Shirley of Richardson, president of Leaders on Fire! and partner and principal of Entrepreneur Leadership Center, and Lina Lawson of Bryan, ABWA national president 2007-2008. Ms. Shirley will speak on “Life is Just a Bowl of Choices,” urging women to find their self-worth and to make wise choices. A marketing professional, Ms. Lawson will speak on leadership, entrepreneurship and ABWA’s importance in her career.
Participants will have their choice of 11 different breakout sessions:
n Brand New. Brand You: Pauline Shirley of Leaders on Fire, designing and polishing business image.
n Don’t Cope, Overcome: Mona Dunkin of Solution Principles, Waco, finding balance despite over-committed schedules.
n Stress Busters: Ms. Dunkin.
n Time Management: Donna Stauber, Ph. D., of Success Motivation International, Waco, becoming more efficient and productive at the office and home.
n One Page Business Plan: Dr. Stauber, creating a simple, thorough business plan for any size organization.
n Survive & Thrive in an Economic Downturn: Lynn Tushup of Strategic Solutions Group, Waco, insulating businesses from economic downturns.
n Effective Delegation: Ms. Tushup, identifying challenges and delegating responsibilities.
n Meeting Skills: Ms. Tushup, running organized and productive meetings.
n ABWA Leadership Development: Vicki Marlett, national ABWA vice president 2007-2008, training for newly elected officers.
n Workout While You Work: fitness tips to maintain energy and focus, as well as improve your fitness level.
n Speed Networking: making connections with other successful businesswomen.
Early registration is $35 until June 30; registration is $45 beginning July 1. Registration covers breakfast, lunch and all sessions.
Conference sponsors are Waco Hyundai, Tina Ackles, Top Ten Businesswoman of ABWA; We Care Tax Advisory Group; Cindy Mosley, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch; John McClaren Chevrolet; JJ Enterprises; Cookie Lee Jewelry, Shirley Carey; and Nikken Wellness Products, Vicky Donohoe.
More information is available from Amanda Krcha at 760-6057 or Shirley Carey at 681-3167 or e-mail abwaleadership@att.net
Online registration is available on the conference website: www.sharethepower.info
