Previous Events & Topics

Body Language and First Impressions:
What Are You Giving Away?

Patti Wood has shared her energy, humor and savvy with Fortune 500 and Association audiences for 25 years.  She is called “The gold standard of body language experts” by the Washington Post and credited in the New York Times with bringing the topic into the national consciousness.  Join us July 27 to learn first hand:

• How your body language affects your first impression
• How men and women greet differently
• How to establish rapport with more than just words

Social Strategy and Social Solutions

Judy Mod, principal of Social Gastronomy, will share her expertise social media for the enterprise and for entrepreneurs.

Trust:  How to Get It, Use It and Keep It to Drive Bottom Line Results

Marilynn T. Mobley, senior vice president and strategic counsel for Edelman reveals surprising results of the 10th annual Edelman Trust Barometer.

• Why trust in business in the US has jumped 18 points in a single year
• Why trust and transparency are important
• Which industries are most trusted
• How trust differs among various countries and ages

Five Steps to Expert

Dr. Paul Schempp offers a roadmap for leaders, executives and managers who aspire to advance from their present level of competence to higher levels of skill, knowledge and performance.

• Why experts see differently than the rest of us.
• The two things experts do that gives them a superior memory.
• Why so many people miss the lessons of experience that experts get every time.
• Three must steps in developing the skills that will make you successful.
• How to become a forward thinker and better decision maker.

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What traits do athletes have that help them in their professional lives?  You'll hear from three former athletes who have achieved corporate success.

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Kick off 2009 at our January luncheon featuring Dr. Terry Loe, the director of Kennesaw State University's Center for Professional Selling. Dr. Loe's program -- for everyone who has to sell an idea, a proposal or a product -- will shed light on how to sell yourself, or sell products or services in a credible, cooperative way..

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In December, AWN will revisit some of our most popular topics of 2008:  Personal Branding, Negotiation, Generational Differences and Mentoring.  Join the discussion!

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Cynthia Good

CEO & Founding Editor, Pink Magazine
Achieving a Beautiful Life, Career and All.

Sept. 23
Panel Discussion

What makes you think I would do that?

Women are Key to Economic Growth and Poverty Alleviation

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You Have the Power

Highlights from Presentation

Yelena Epova

CPA
10 Things Catherine the Great Wished She Had Known

April 28 Luncheon
'Developing Your Growth Mindset' 

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Thursday, July 16

AfterHours Roundtable:
Creating Your Personal Mission Statement

Do you know what your purpose is?  Do  you have a plan for your life/career?  If not, then you should attend the next AWN Roundtable, "Creating Your Personal Mission Statement," facilitated by Jennifer Bristol, who has over 15 years of experience in learning, development, coaching and OD.  Your personal mission statement is your guidepost for life, helping you make decisions relative to what you do and how you spend your precious time.  If you want to learn more, please join us July 16 @ LaMadeleine, Perimeter Center West, 6pm - 8 pm.

Tuesday

April 21 AfterHours
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Oh My.

How have you gotten involved in social media? Are you connecting with the right people? How do you choose? LaMadeleine, Perimeter Center West. 6 to 8 pm.