Jennefer Witter

Overt racism is easy to identify. But what about implicit bias - soft prejudices that we all have, but of which we are basically unaware. In today's heated social and global climate, this lack of awareness can deeply impact your professional and personal life as well as the way you unintentionally communicate and think. It can even have serious economic ramifications, particularly for women. This presentation takes a deep dive into the subject, where audience members will see how they - regardless of race, status, income or education - have been a victim of unconscious bias.

Workplace conversation is often thought to be a simple exchange of ideas. Nope. Conversation within the workplace can be fraught, especially when it is between women and men. There is ample opportunity for misunderstandings and misinterpretations which, in some instances, can impact corporate culture. This presentation will explore gender-based conversational styles and approach between men and women. In addition, the latest in conversational trends, including non-verbal communication/power poses, mansplaining and maninterruptions, will be examined.

Whether you are 25 or 55, having a personal brand is a necessity. Tom Peters was one of the first to discuss personal branding in an article he wrote for Fast Company in the 1990s. Once primarily used by Silicon Valley CEOs, personal branding has evolved into a tool used by professionals, regardless of their industry or level, to highlight and distinguish themselves within a highly competitive global and domestic business market. This presentation will provide the six steps needed to create a brand. It will also cover how powerful leaders - such as Barbara Corcoran and Sheryl Sandberg - have used specifics of personal branding as professional highlighters.