Women
In Leadership
2008 Seminar Series
Upcoming Seminar
December 19: “The DNA of a Technology Leader” – featuring Kelly Gay, former Chair/CEO/President of KnowledgeStorm and 2007-2008 President of the Board of Directors Network. (More information below.)
- Time: 8 – 10 a.m. with a 7:30 continental breakfast
- Location: 191 Club downtown (Directions)
- Details: Reservations required. To reserve a seat or find out how you or your organization
can become a regular participant, please contact Susan Hitchcock at 770-270-1723 or susanhitchcock@turknett.com.
Monthly Seminar Descriptions
January 25: “What Men Can Learn from Women – featuring Jim Huling, CEO of Matrix Resources. Jim is gaining “ icon” status as a national speaker and author of a new book “Choose Your Life.” He’s led his company through tremendous growth and success, along with significant challenges while always remaining an exemplary leadership role model. Recipient of numerous awards including the Turknett Leadership Character Award, Great Place to Work, etc. What Jim does best is speak and lead from his heart and inspires others to do the same. This is his 2nd WIL engagement in 3 years. Join him for a new perspective, and a very special kick-off to the new year…+ a book signing opportunity.
Read highlights from this past seminar.
February 29: “Leadership from the Inside Out ” – featuring Jacqueline Welch, VP – Employee & Org. Effectiveness, Rock-Tenn Co. She’s quickly becoming one of Atlanta’s most recognized and respected executives and civic leaders. A graduate of Leadership ATL, board member for PADV and BDN, Jacqui continues to be honored for her outstanding contributions to our city, as represented by the 2007 Women of Excellence Award and ATL. Woman Magazine’s “Most Powerful Women of 2007.” She’s also the Co-Chair of United Way’s Johnnetta B. Cole Society and…a devoted wife, mother of a toddler, and a leader wise beyond her years.
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March 21: “Women of Power” – Celebrating Women’s History Month with Marie Mouchet, VP / CIO of Southern Co. Generation & CIO for Southern Nuclear & Southern Power, based in Birmingham, Al. She holds a masters degree in mathematics from GA State University. Internally and externally, Marie is recognized for her leadership and ability to get results across a broad spectrum of responsibilities. Among the honors she’s received: Woman of the Year in Technology Award (2007), Woman of Excellence by B2B Magazine, and in 2004, one of 14 women worldwide selected to participate in IWF’s Leadership Foundation Program.
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April 18: “From Clerk to Chairman of the Board”- featuring Tom Crawford, Chairman, Crawford & Co. Recipient of Turknett’s 2006 Leadership Character Award in the CEO category, Tom personifies the meaning of integrity, and the balance of respect and responsibility. He is recognized in the insurance industry as one of the most successful executives ever to lead a company, or to turn one around. But his methods are not typical, yet all CEOs should pay attention. His mantra: “Whatever is the attitude of your people, so goes the company. As a CEO job #1 is to develop the right culture. The rest will come.” Join us for a compelling discussion with a down-to-earth Chairman… aka “Captain Tom” of CrawDads, his 53 ft. Carver.
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May 23: “A Conversation with Georgia’s #1 Woman Business Owner” – featuring Marcia Taylor, President / CEO, Bennett International Group, Inc (BIG). Recognized locally and nationally among an elite group of entrepreneurs who’ve grown their companies to mega-dollar success, Marcia is a very strong individual with an incredibly inspiring story to share. Bennett is also a family business, including Marcia’s two sons and daughter, which makes for interesting work/life relationships. Known also for her community involvement, Marcia serves on various boards and fundraising campaigns. When she’s not in her Stockbridge office, you can find her on her Montana ranch – overseeing 11 international business units from there.
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June 27: “Sexcess: The New Gender Rules at Work” featuring Candace Kaspers, Ph.D, co-founder of Gender Plus+, Inc. and co-author of the best selling book of the same title. A management consultant in Atlanta for over 20 years, she’s worked with corporate execs from coast to coast conducting communications audits, focus groups, interventions, coaching, teambuilding, and stress reduction programs. In addition, she’s been a university department chair and college professor. Her community involvement includes president of WBO/Atlanta chapter; president, Anti-Prejudice Consortium, and past board chair for the YWCA. No one has more credibility in the areas of diversity and gender issues than Dr. Candy Kaspers.
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July 25: “From Legends to Real Life” - featuring Melissa Galt – businesswoman, speaker, acclaimed interior designer, consultant, and author of “Celebrate Your Life: The Art of Celebrating Everyday” and “Designing Your Signature Life.” On her way to achieve, she shows you how to become the architect of your own dreams. Her “legendary” background includes her great-grandfather, the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright; her mother, award-winning actress Anne Baxter, and her god-mother, Edith Head, the legendary costume designer.
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August 22: “Global Leadership on a Local Level” - featuring Sylvia Anderson, President –AT&T Georgia. Sylvia’s responsibilities are broad and deep including all corporate legislative and regulatory matters for GA. She’s also considered the “face of the corporation” in the community and she serves in numerous leadership roles with the GA Cancer Coalition, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Allies, GA Partnership for Excellence in Education, Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Landmarks. A graduate of the Rutgers School of Law, she has been with AT&T since 1992. Join us to hear her views on what it takes to succeed in today’s complex global marketplace as well as her insights on women’s advancement in business.
September 26 : “Voicing Values and Change Leadership ” - featuring Dr. Terry C. Blum, Founding Director and Tedd Munchak Cahir, GA Tech's Institute for Leadership & Entrepreneurship;
Professor, GT College of Management (previously Dean for 7 years.) Dr. Blum earned her Phd from Columbia University and served on the faculty of Tulane. Her impact and credibility in the academic and business world are stellar and have earned her significant recognition, e.g., she has served on Stanford’s Roundtable on Eng. Entrepreneurship Education, Project Tsunami’s Global Brain Trust and GA Tech’s Economic Dev. Institute. Currently she serves on the boards of the Comm. Foundation of Morgan County, Jr. Achievement, and MedShare. Read highlights from this past seminar.
October 24: “Changing Communities Through Purposeful and Dynamic Connection” featuring Alicia Philipp, President -Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, one of the largest philanthropic service organizations in the country. CFATL connects donors, nonprofits, & community leaders to make philanthropy happen. Considered one of the “100 Most Influential Atlantans,” Alicia has led CFATL for 30 years, growing it from $7M to $750M in assets. In 2007 along with Mayor Franklin, Alicia is credited and highly praised for taking on the complex, last minute project of acquiring the King Collection for our city. Always humble, she’s a tireless “SHEro.” Read highlights from this past seminar.
November 14: “Lessons from Life Times Two” – featuring Lynn Erdman, SVP American Cancer Society and her husband, David Erdman, Senior Partner, Erdman & Hockfield, from Charlotte, NC. She’s a nationally recognized speaker and a nurse by profession with impeccable credentials. He’s a lecturer and very successful attorney whose practice was recognized in 2007 as the top firm for women in NC. Together they have 2 daughters, 2 high-powered careers, significant community involvement and a zest for living a positive and purposeful life. Among Lynn’s most popular speaking topics: “What I’ve Learned from Nursing about Life” and “Life is About Change.” Join this inspiring couple as together they share what’s really important. Read highlights from this past seminar.
December 19: “The DNA of a Technology Leader” – featuring Kelly Gay, former Chair/CEO/President of KnowledgeStorm and 2007-2008 President of the Board of Directors Network. Kelly’s highly respected in the ATL technology community starting from her days at IBM where she was VP – N. American Media & Entertainment. She’s been a “Top 50 Entrepreneur,” Who’s Who in Technology for 4 years, and an Atlanta Woman Magazine “Diva.” She has served on numerous boards including the Bank of Atlanta & the Technology Alliance of GA. She has a great story to share about growing and selling a business…and moving on.
2007
January 26: “Purpose, Passion and Profit: The Ideal
Work/Life Solution”– featuring Anita Sharpe & Sue McLaughlin of
MOTTO Magazine (formerly Worthwhile). Ms. Sharpe is co-founder of MOTTO and
a Pulitzer Prize-winning former writer for the Wall Street Journal and former
editor of Atlanta Business Chronicle; Two time recipient of the Gerald Loeb
Award, highest honor in financial journalism. Ms. McLaughlin is CEO of Dash30,
Inc. and a former senior executive with AGL Resources, BellSouth, and Kodak.
These two dynamic women will share their personal work/life beliefs and the
MOTTO “manifesto.” Come share your own motto for 2007 & beyond.
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highlights from this past seminar.
February 23: “Beyond the Executive Track” – featuring Virginia
Hepner & Peggy McCormick, two women who are literally helping shape Atlanta’s
future. Ms. Hepner is a multifaceted leader whose 20+ yr. business career includes
senior leadership positions in corporate and investment banking. An “Atlanta
DIVA” – Bd. member / Atl. Art College; Executive Advisory Bd. / Wharton School
/ U. of PA; “Brand Atlanta” campaign director. Ms. McCormick is Pres. of the
Atlanta Development Authority (ADA); CPA, 25 years with DeLoitte & Touche;
Co-Chair Mayor’s Transition Team, etc. Learn how both are making a difference
outside the executive suite.
Read highlights from this past seminar.
March 30: “Visionary Women: Lessons from Remarkable People” – Celebrating Women’s History Month with Stacey Mayo – Ms. Mayo, founder of
the Center for Balanced Living, sought after consultant and speaker. Profiled
on CBS Evening News, in Forbes & the WSJ; Author of “I Can’t Believe I get
Paid to Do This.” AKA “The Dream Queen,” Ms. Mayo knows the power of setting
your goals high and has helped thousands of people turn dreams into reality.
In this seminar, she’ll share uplifting stories of women who’ve climbed Mt.
Everest and gone from welfare to multi-millionaire. To honor others on whose
shoulders we all stand, participants will be able to acknowledge their own personal
SHEroes.
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April 27: “Executive Presence: Do You Have It? - featuring
Paul Aldo, Ph.D. Founder & President of Integrated Performance Systems (IPS).
Dr. Aldo, an expert in senior management communications and development as well
as workplace performance, has worked with many of the F500. Prior to his consulting
career, he led E&Y’s Mgmt. Consulting practice; held leadership positions
with GE in the US and Asia-Pacific; was an adjunct faculty member at UVA in
the McIntire School of Commerce. In 2006, he joined the Professional Learning
Programs faculty of Emory Univ. where he teaches courses in executive presence.
You will leave this seminar with valuable insights and tips on how to improve
your personal impact.
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May 25: “The Ultimate Gift: Connecting Others for Success”
– featuring Bob Littell, Founder of Littell Consulting / Chief Netweaver / Role
Model for Paying It Forward. Author or 2 books, The Heart and Art of NetWeaving
and Power NetWeaving, Bob is recognized around the country for helping people
at all levels build meaningful relationships for business and personal success.
Others say: “He’s the epitome of integrity, optimism, and respect and has had
a profound impact on thousands of people.” Proceeds from book sales and speaking
engagements go to nonprofits without any personal gain. Join this extraordinary
leader as he demonstrates the power of netweaving and how you can benefit. Autographed
books will be available.
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June 29: “Growing Your Business & Career Without Losing Yourself”
– featuring Wendy Reed, Founder/CEO of Infomentis whose motto is “Do the right
thing and the money will come.” Ms. Reed’s leadership and entrepreneurial success
have received incredible recognition locally and nationally, e.g., 2006 Ernst
& Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” and Georgia’s “Woman of the Year in Technology;”
2005 Turknett Leadership Character Award. As a wife, mother as well as a business
owner, she represents the best in work/life integration, customer service, and
community focus. She’s also first to give credit to her team, her family and
those who support her success. Don’t miss her down-to-earth insights on how
she’s been able to “have it all.”
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July 27: “Retaining and Advancing Women: Challenges and Rewards”
– featuring Christine St. Clare, KPMG Partner. Ms. St. Clare is truly a global
leader as well as a devoted partner in a bi-coastal marriage. She’s known for
her compelling ability to rally others to a goal or a cause – both professionally
and personally. Beautiful on the inside as well as on the outside, Ms. St. Clare
is the quintessential 21st century woman – smart, successful and savvy. Her
commitment to women’s advancement and other issues has brought real change.
Join her as she leads the discussion on the struggles and triumphs of retaining
top talent in the workplace.
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August 24: “Finding and Funding the Next Big Thing: More Women Needed”
– featuring Kathy Harris, Senior Vice President, Noro-Moseley. One of only 800
females venture capitalists in the country and only a handful in the Southeast,
Ms. Harris - a 2006 Atlanta “DIVA” - has definitely succeeded in a “man’s world.”
A CPA by training, she focuses on finding early expansion and growth stage companies
in healthcare services and technology industries. A self-described “political
junkie,” she’s also interested in improving the lives of women around the world
and serves on the Women’s Leadership Bd. at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
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September 14: “Overcoming Adversity: An Extraordinary Journey” – featuring Sara Gonzalez, President & CEO, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce. Her personal journey from political refugee to one of Georgia’s “power
brokers” is marked by twists of fate and her own self-professed tenacity and
persistence. Quote: “Fidel Castro has done a lot of bad things, but in a way
he changed me, who I am and who I was supposed to be.” A 2006 Atlanta “DIVA,”
YWCA “Woman of Achievement” and most recently, “Legendary Leader Award” - Ms.
Gonzalez continues to be recognized and honored for her innovative and boundless
leadership. Her inspiring story attests to the belief that for an enterprising
woman, nothing is impossible.
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October 19: “Corporate and Personal Philanthropy: The Call to Women”
– featuring Ann Cramer, Director, IBM North America, Corporate Community Relations
& Public Affairs. One of Atlanta’s most humble AND most respected leaders.
Throughout her stellar career in business and community service, she’s received
over 20 leadership awards (including “The Legacy of Leadership Award”); has
served on more than 22 education and nonprofit boards and commissions in GA;
and on 7 national boards. This seminar highlights how businesses are impacting
social issues around the world and the role women play.
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November 16: “Why We Need Women on the Bench” – featuring
Carol Hunstein, Presiding Justice, Georgia Supreme Court. In 1984, she became
only the 4th woman in the state to sit on the Bench in the Superior Court system
and subsequently helped change the face of the judicial system forever. She
became the first woman chosen as an officer and then President of the Council
of Superior Court Judges and later, the second woman to sit on the state Supreme
Court. Her many contributions include Chairing the GA Commission on Child Support,
the Commission on Gender Bias and the Commission of Access and Fairness – among
many others. Justice Hunstein will share her experience and perspective on issues of interest
to all citizens and especially women.
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December 14: “Keys to Long Term Success“ – featuring Claire
Lewis Arnold (aka “Yum”), CEO of Leapfrog Services and one of GA’s most seasoned
leaders in high growth business development and strategic planning. Previously,
CEO of NCC, one of Ga’s five largest privately held companies; 10 years in marketing
with Coca-Cola USA. 2002 Small Business Person of the Year, 2004 Lettie Pate
Whitehead Evans Awards for outstanding performance as a corporate director;
2006 YWCA’s Academy of Women Achievers. Currently serves on Bd. of the Atl.
Rotary Club, Westminster Schools, the Ga. Conservancy, and Bd. of Visitors of
the Fuqua School of Business / Duke University, etc. Join us a “Yum” shares
her secrets of success and continuous development.
Read highlights from this past seminar.
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