SHINE LIKE A
ABOUT
University of Akron's Women In Business proudly presents Shine Like A Diamond: A Women in Leadership Symposium.
The conference offers opportunities to hear from and connect with prominent women leaders who have achieved both personal and professional success.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Polsky 567
8:30am-1:30pm
SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS
Sandra Pianalto- Key Note Speaker
University of Akron, College of Business Executive-In-Residence, FirstMerit Chair in Banking, Past President of the Cleveland Federal Reserve
Katherine Miracle- Break Out Session Speaker
Founder & CEO of Miracle Resources
Corey Minor Smith- Break Out Session Speaker
General Counsel for Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority
Kelly Dolan- Break Out Session Speaker
Director of Talent Acquisition at 21st Century Financial
Jessica Foutty- Break Out Session Speaker
Director, Business Development, Product Development, Sourcing
Rebecca Donatelli- From the Bottom Up Panelists
Realtor, ABR, SRS at McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
Nicole Flack- From the Bottom Up Panelists
VP Branch Manager at Fidelity Investments
Jessica Holden- From the Bottom Up Panelists
Area Manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance
Liz Blystone- From the Bottom Up Panelists
Strategy, Marketing, and Innovation
Break Out Sessions
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How to Build a Network That Supports You
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"Stuck in a Rut" - Giving and Receiving Feedback
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Invincible Sparkle
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Strategic Listening
From the Bottom Up Panel
Nicole Flack
Jessica Holden
Rebecca Donatelli
SCHEDULE
Please note that breakfast and lunch will be provided.
AM
8:30
Check-In
9:00
Welcome Remarks
9:30
Keynote Speaker Sandra Pianalto
PM
11:15
2nd Breakout Session
12:00
Lunch and Networking
12:40
From the Bottom Up Panel
10:15
1st Breakout Session
1:25
Closing Remarks
Information
As women navigate the path of their career, they are challenged to proactively manage their growth and their personal development, in order to prepare for the leadership roles they desire. This conference will connect attendees with ideas and best practices, recognized thought leaders, resources and solutions, and peers. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the Women In Leadership Symposium. Check out the program details and register today!
Attending this free conference will help you leverage your unique strengths and qualities to thrive and succeed in your current and future leadership roles. You will:
- Learn how to drive your career through thoughtful and effective leadership.
- Learn how communication skills can be a pathway to career success.
- Gain an understanding of some of the issues that women face in various career paths, especially ones where women are underrepresented or have difficulty obtaining leadership positions.
- Understand how important it is to align your personal values with your everyday leadership behaviors.
- Strengthen your network with successful women including University of Akron alumnae & faculty and community leaders.
Our Why
We believe when women find their strength, leverage the strength of others, level-up their leadership skills, build networks, and grow in their communities, the world is a better place. We offer a Symposium and foster a community where people in all stages in their leadership journey come to learn, grow, and connect so they can confidently advance their careers and professional development. And we do it to raise-up our future leaders by shattering barriers that exist in our world today.