2021 Agenda

CAREER HUB

• Career Opportunities
• Career Resources Center
• Coaches Corner
• Resume Review

LIFESTYLE & LEARNING HUB

Career Learning Bursts

• Bias Disruptors (Trier Bryant)
• BIPOC Women Lead & Succeed (Tracy Feanny)
• Essential Skills for Career Growth & Longevity (Deborah Johnson)
• How to Leverage Your College or University in a Job Search (Danielle’ McGhee)
• The Mythical Reality of Work/Life Balance (Samantha Wiseman)

Health & Wellness Learning Bursts

• Meditation for Moving Through Change (Erinda Martin)
• Prevention Is Cure (Dr. Judi Shaw-Rice)
• Prioritize Your Health (Michelle Goan)

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS & COMMUNITY HUB

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Working remotely dramatically changed how we engage and communicate, forcing us to have sensitive conversations that we would typically have in-person only – virtually. Not surprisingly, this has led to much miscommunication, reduced employee engagement and a dissolution of trust. So, what can you do now to rebuild trust in important work relationships? Anne Morriss (along with her co-author Francis Frei) spent decades studying why trust breaks down and will share with you the strategies to restore it. From how you refine your team relationships and work together to avoiding sidebar conversation that could alienate others, you will leave this session with clear strategies to boost trust and get your team back on track.

Speaker:  Anne Morriss, executive founder, The Leadership Consortium & co-author, Unleashed @annemorriss

Host:  Penny Jurss, VP, mobile enablement platform & Visa digital commerce app, Visa @visa

Executive Spotlight:  Dr. Tiffany Dotson, VP, enterprise learning & development, Liberty Mutual @workatliberty

The past year forced our hand on digital interaction, causing us to substantially increase our reliance on it. Many of us are craving distance from the constant online chatter and Cal Newport spent years investigating how to disconnect. In this session, attendees will learn how to decide which tools they truly need, and under what conditions. By rethinking our reliance on these tools, we can scale back and still get our work done as well as keep up with the demands of family and friends.

Speaker:  Cal Newport, productivity expert and author, A World Without Email @calnewport2

Host:  Tami Garcia, VP, human resources, TEL U.S. @tokyoelectronus

Executive Spotlight:  Jen Fisher, chief well-being officer, Deloitte US @deloitte

Of all the ways COVID changed our lives, the toll it has taken on our mental health may be the most long-lasting. The isolation, loneliness and losses have created a huge emotional impact on us and our loved ones. In her podcast, The Verywell Mind, Amy Morin shares guidance and tips for improving psychological well-being and cultivating mental strength. Join this session to learn her tips for mitigating the stress and anxiety, so you can strengthen your health and find joy again.

Speaker:  Amy Morin, psychotherapist, Northeastern University, podcast host & author, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do @amymorinlcsw

Host:  Celeste Warren, VP, Global Diversity & Inclusion Center of Excellence, Merck @merck

Master of Ceremonies: Celeste Headlee, award-winning journalist and author, We Need To Talk, Do Nothing and Speaking of Race @celesteheadlee

Melanie Foley, EVP, chief talent & enterprise services officer, Liberty Mutual @workatliberty

Target Storytellers Presentation featuring Laysha Ward EVP, chief external engagement officer, Target @target

Dawn Frazier-Bohnert, EVP, global diversity, equity & inclusion officer, Liberty Mutual @workatliberty

Malala Yousafazi, Nobel Peace Prize winner & co-founder, Malala Fund @malalafund
in conversation with Audie Cornish, co-host, NPR’s All Things Considered @npraudie

Carla Piñeyro Sublett, SVP & chief marketing officer, IBM and TX CFW board president @ibm

Ali Wong, actor, comedian & best-selling author @aliwong
in conversation with Lisa Ling, executive producer & host, This Is Life, CNN @lisaling

Introduction: Puja Jaspal, VP, people & communities, Cisco @cisco

Indra Nooyi, former chairman & CEO, PepsiCo @indranooyi
in conversation with Pat Mitchell, editorial director, TEDWomen & former CEO, PBS @patmitchell

Master of Ceremonies: Celeste Headlee, award-winning journalist and author, We Need To Talk, Do Nothing and Speaking of Race @celesteheadlee

Imagine a workplace where people of all genders, colors and races can rise to every level of leadership — and where the lessons we learn about diversity, equity and inclusion actually transform the things we do, think and say in our workplace. In this session, Stovall will share her recipe for pragmatic and long-lasting inclusivity. Her three-part strategy for building an inclusive workplace will show us how we can build on all the progress and intentions of 2020 to make it a lasting reality.

Speaker:  Janet Stovall, senior strategist, NeuroLeadership Institute & diversity pragmatist @janetmariestov

Moderator:  Celeste Headlee, award-winning journalist and author, We Need To Talk, Do Nothing and Speaking of Race @celesteheadlee

Host:  Alessandra Sapiz, VP, global events, Cisco @cisco

Executive Spotlight:  Carla Grant Pickens, VP, global chief diversity & inclusion officer, IBM @ibm

The pandemic’s effect on small businesses was enormous, but what about those more well-established businesses? For more than 20 years Rebecca Minkoff has been hustling as a fashion designer and her designs are now distributed in more than 900 stores worldwide. But when the pandemic closed down storefronts, Minkoff survived by changing the way she does business. Hear her story of grit and resilience to not only build a global brand, but how she re-vamped to ensure its survival. Attendees will learn how to make tough choices, take risks and pivot in the face of adversity.

Speaker:  Rebecca Minkoff, fashion mogul & entrepreneur @rebeccaminkoff

Moderator:  Alicia Menendez, award-winning journalist & author, The Likeability Trap

Host:  Kim Smith, US VP & technology leader, public market and Federal global markets, IBM @ibm

Executive Spotlight:  Samantha Price, SVP, director, talent management, Broadway Bank @broadwaybank

Women have lost so much since the start of the pandemic, but one of the most prevalent has been the loss of control and power while we wait for a return to normalcy. Psychologist Amy Cuddy, whose world-renown TED talk has been watched by 62m+ people and subsequent book, Presence, was translated into 32 languages, has studied the techniques that make us feel more powerful and how critical this is to our overall well-being. In this talk, she will share how to rebuild our personal power as we navigate this long-term crisis. From how body-mind feedback plays a role in our willingness to accept new challenges and speak up for others to what you can do virtually vs in-person to communicate more effectively, join this talk to learn how to recover the most confident version of yourself and boost your own power.

Speaker:  Amy Cuddy, social psychologist, award-winning Harvard lecturer, & best-selling author @amyjcuddy

Host:  Laysha Ward, EVP, chief external engagement officer, Target @target

Many leaders underutilize members of their teams while relying and, overestimating others, often beyond their level of competence. Not only is this unequitable and bad for business, but it makes team cohesiveness a serious challenge. In this session, Kim Scott, whose first book, Radical Candor, became a cultural touchstone and was translated into 20 languages, will share her latest research into how we can respect everyone’s individuality while still working together collaboratively. She will share her practical framework to be an upstander instead of a bystander and to help teams get more work done with less drama. Join this session to learn the tools to lead your team with new norms of collaboration and respect that will create better relationships and improve results.

Speaker:  Kim Scott, author, Radical Candor and Just Work @kimballscott

Host:  Rosy Zuklic, GM, commercial sales & optimization, Phillips 66 @phillips66co

Executive Spotlight:  Jae Borgard, VP, business operations, client product group, Dell Technologies @dell

The changes we had to embrace this year were monumental and caused many of us to feel overwhelmed. But, what if now you could cultivate a growth mindset that could help you enjoy—and thrive during—times of significant change in your life? In this session, Cassandra Worthy will share practical strategies that will help you leverage your decision-making skills to champion change. This framework will help you quantify your strengths and areas of growth, as well as the softer skills required to effectively manage change. Her practical strategies will inspire you to become more enthusiastic about change, and capable of finding your power and resilience during turbulent times.

Speaker:  Cassandra Worthy, founder & CEO, Change Enthusiasm @cassandra_worthy_speaker (IG)

Host:  Michele Van De Hey, global partner leader, Amazon Web Services @aws

Executive Spotlight:  Tamara Fields, Austin office managing director; south market unit director of operations, Accenture & TX CFW board treasurer @accenture

Fears are often unwarranted, but 2020 brought real danger and many unimaginable fears to life. Because our fears reveal what we care about the most, it constricts who we are and obstructs our intuition, often keeping us from making big decisions. In this session, fear expert Michelle Poler will share how she pushed herself outside of her comfort zone and tapped into her full potential. This session will challenge you to live alongside what scares you, yet still find meaningful happiness.

Speaker:  Michelle Poler, author & creator, Hello Fears, a movement that has inspired more than 50 million people @hellofears

Host:  Lauren Freeman, senior director, business development, Oracle @oracle

Executive Spotlight:  Barbara Borgonovi, VP, intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance systems, Raytheon Intelligence & Space @raytheon

Spend the afternoon exploring the Virtual Exhibit Hall, Lifestyle & Learning Hub and Women-Owned Business & Community Hub for more opportunities to learn and connect!

FACILITATED NETWORKING DISCUSSIONS

Join small-group Facilitated Networking Discussions to power your personal and professional growth. These 45-minute discussions will take place in the Cisco Networking Lounge via video conference. Participation is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up early starting at 8 am CT as space is extremely limited!

9:00 – 9:45 AM CT:

• Allyship in Action (Myrna Estrada)
• Career Success in Tech (Lisa McLin)
• Increase Your Influence (Tamara Fields)
• Leading Through Change (Bobbi Dangerfield)
• Take Charge of Your Career Growth (China Widener)
• Teamwork in a Hybrid Workspace (Tracy Curran)

3:30 – 4:15 PM CT:

• Career Success in Tech (Lisa McLin)
• Increase Your Influence (Carol McGarah)
• Leading Through Change (Jane Gasdaska)
• Take Charge of Your Career Growth (Tamara Fields)
• Teamwork in a Hybrid Workspace (Loretta García Fellers)

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LEARNING BURSTS – available on-demand ALL DAY!

Join mini sessions intended to deliver insightful and digestible content.

Career Learning Bursts

• Bias Disruptors (Trier Bryant)
• BIPOC Women Lead & Succeed (Tracy Feanny)
• Essential Skills for Career Growth & Longevity (Deborah Johnson)
• How to Leverage Your College or University in a Job Search (Danielle’ McGhee)
• The Mythical Reality of Work/Life Balance (Samantha Wiseman)

Health & Wellness Learning Bursts

• Meditation for Moving Through Change (Erinda Martin)
• Prevention Is Cure (Dr. Judi Shaw-Rice)
• Prioritize Your Health (Michelle Goan)

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