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August 23, 2011
Stress to Success
Are you stretched too thin at work? In today's work environment, it's all about doing more with less. That's stressful. So how do you move from stress to success? Learn more about managing stress, and the tools you need to survive today's workplace at the Aug. 23 Atlanta Women's Network luncheon.
Diane Dempster, CEO and founder of Inner Progress Coaching, built her career by supporting busy professionals who are tired of feeling like there aren't enough hours in the day. Diane uses core energy coaching to help women discover the real cause of stress in their lives and tap into the energy of success. The result? A more relaxed approach to work and home.
Diane honed her leadership skills at Kaiser Permenente, managing a business line with more than $100 million in annual revenues. She is seen as a highly effective leader and change agent who brings a unique combination of strategic and tactical capability to translate ideas into action.
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Dress for Influence
Facing an important presentation with people you don’t know?
Planning a frank one-on-one discussion with an underperforming employee?
Going on a sales call to the biggest prospect you’ve ever pitched?
Rebecca Ewing, CMG, is an expert in color psychology. Join us on December 7 to learn how what you wear influences the emotions of the people you meet. Understand when to choose a navy suit, when a red dress is perfect and why a soft black ensemble is more approachable than the typical black suit.
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Meet a Successful Entrepreneur
Hear from a woman who has built a successful business. Learn from the challenges she's faced in her 30-year career and be inspired by her success.
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Make Real Plans for 2011
What's the one skill you want to develop in 2011 to be more successful in 2012?
What's the one behavior you will change in 2011 that limited your success in 2010?
What new frontier (personal or professional) will you set out for in 2011?
Guided by Myra McElhaney, an independent consultant with more than 15 years facilitating discussions and getting to the heart of the question, each attendee will have the opportunity to share important plans for 2011 and set up some milestones for getting there.
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The Power of a Woman's Voice
Women in professional roles can face special challenges in communication. Often, our anxiety over what others think overshadows what we intend to say. Join Atlanta Women's Network on July 26 as Sandra Ashe demonstrates how personal communication can be powerful yet warm, and effective, while remaining feminine.
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No More Excuses ... Take the Ball and Run
Join us on June 28 for pointers on business success achieved through taking risks, taking a stand and beating the odds.Kathy Betty is the managing partner of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream. She has energized the fan base and engaged the community in support of the team and is committed to putting a winning product on the court.
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A Legal Checkup: 10 Things Every Businesswoman Should Know about the Law
Did you ever wonder what you haven't done for your business that you should do? As an employee of a corporation, are you exempt from legal action?
Meet Catherine Hilton, VP of Legal Affairs for UPS Capital and learn the ten most important legal actions a businesswoman should understand, and how to be proactive in planning.
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Thrive in a Global Economy
If you’re in business today, the world is your market.
According to the Small Business Administration, U.S. small businesses export nearly $1 billion a day. Are you getting your share of the action? How do you get started?
Hear first-hand from Bob Bernabucci, President of UPS Capital Corporation, about tools business owners can use to expand in a global economy. Bob plays a key role in UPS’s expansion into new world markets, helping the company’s customers operate more efficiently, provide better service and expand their businesses.
Learn more about how ideas from a logistics giant can help your business, regardless of size.
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Creating a Customer-Centric Culture
Get an inside look at the Starbucks culture of quality and customer service direct from Lisa Compton, VP of Operations, Southeast Region. Lisa will take us on a brief tour of how Starbucks thrived over the last 24 months and then share her insights on the corporate culture Starbucks has created to keep quality high, customers satisfied and employees (or partners, as they are known within the Starbucks culture) engaged and actively contributing to the enterprise.
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A View from the Georgia House
A representative in the Georgia House since 2003, Jan Jones will bring a woman's perspective and candid look at the process of governing in Georgia. Join us on September 27 and expect to be entertained, engaged and enlightened by this 100% non-partisan behind-the-scenes look at our state government.
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US Economic Forecast for the next 24-months
Join Laurel Graefe, a Senior Economic Research Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, as she provides an economic forecast for the next 24-months. Find out how this information will impact you and local businesses.
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Emotional Intelligence - A Critical Survival Skill
Join Jodie Charlop & Betsy Pickren for an overview of Emotional Intelligence. They will showcase a set of skills that will transform your leadership or business success. Not only will it change your success DNA in a professional sense, it has a wonderful side benefit to change your life.
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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
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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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Social Strategy and Social Solutions
Judy Mod, principal of Social Gastronomy, will share her expertise social media for the enterprise and for entrepreneurs. |
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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
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February 24, 2009
Panel Discussion:
Lessons Learned from Team Sports
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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January 27, 2009
Dr. Terry Loe
The Ethics of Selling
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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August 25, 2009
Round Table Discussion
Network, the Noun
Explore the differences between networking and building a network
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Do You Have the Tools?
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. |
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July 28, 2009
Debby Stone and Michelle Goss
The Art of Reinvention
- What's your backup plan?
- Creating a roadmap to reinvention
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June 23, 2009
Angela Harrington Rice
How to manage your life based on sucessful corporate practices
- Creating a Personal Mission Statement
- Managing Your Resources Effectively
- Knowing when to Outsource and Downsize
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May 26, 2009
Women's Ability to Build Better Relationships Through Positive Conflict Resolution
- Learn by living
- Lead by following and serving
- Transform an organization by first transforming yourself
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Nancy Boxill
Fulton County Commissioner
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Sept. 23
Panel Discussion
What makes you think I would do that? |
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Gwen Jolley
Mentoring...a View from Both Sides
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Laura Ries
THE BRAND CALLED YOU
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Yelena Epova
CPA
10 Things Catherine the Great Wished She Had Known
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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. |
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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. |
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December 1, 2009
 
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