SCHEDULE Use this schedule overview to plan your day at the Leadership Summit. As a reminder, we will be using the platform Hopin to host this entirely virtual event. There are a number of different spaces to explore: Track: Aspiring Leader Track: Established Leader There are 16 different sessions happening throughout the Summit, so we've organized them into tracks to help you prioritize relevant sessions. You will see these tracks noted throughout the schedule: Main Page is your home base. Find the full schedule and event-wide chat here. Navigate to any currently-happening session from here. Sessions tab features all currently-active sessions. (View the full Summit schedule on the Main Page to see ALL sessions happening throughout the day.) Networking tab offers the opportunity to meet new people. Get randomly paired up and chat for 3 minutes to see if you want to continue the conversation. Expo & Inspo features "Words of Wisdom" messages from prominent leaders viewable on-demand, plus more information about our amazing event sponsors. Tracks are entirely optional and you are welcome to attend any session you like, regardless of your career stage. Sessions designed for leaders who are established in their careers. Sessions designed for younger and mid-career professionals. Track: General Sessions appropriate for all career levels.
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SCHEDULEUse this schedule overview to plan your day at the Leadership Summit.
As a reminder, we will be using the platform Hopin to host this entirely virtual event. Thereare a number of different spaces to explore:
Track: Aspiring Leader
Track: Established Leader
There are 16 different sessions happening throughout the Summit, so we've organized theminto tracks to help you prioritize relevant sessions. You will see these tracks notedthroughout the schedule:
Main Page is your home base. Find the full schedule and event-wide chat here.Navigate to any currently-happening session from here.
Sessions tab features all currently-active sessions. (View the full Summitschedule on the Main Page to see ALL sessions happening throughout the day.)
Networking tab offers the opportunity to meet new people. Get randomly pairedup and chat for 3 minutes to see if you want to continue the conversation.
Expo & Inspo features "Words of Wisdom" messages from prominent leadersviewable on-demand, plus more information about our amazing event sponsors.
Tracks are entirely optional and you are welcome to attend any session you like, regardlessof your career stage.
Sessions designed for leaders who are established in their careers.
Sessions designed for younger and mid-career professionals.
Track: General Sessions appropriate for all career levels.
WELCOME
Join WNY Women's FoundationCEO Sheri Scavone and eventco-chairs Emily Burns Perrymanand Siobhan Smith as we kickoff our first-ever LeadershipSummit.
Creative leadership is an approach to being the kind ofleader who models, supports, and nurtures collaborationand creative thinking among those they lead. In thissession, we will explore a simple framework thatintroduces a mindset, heartset, and skillset for creativeleadership. We will introduce simple and effectivestrategies that can be applied immediately in both apersonal and professional setting.
Location: SessionsTHE DIFFERENTIATING POWER OF MENTORSHIPAND SPONSORSHIP
Speaker: Sarah GilsonSpeaker: Dr. Judy LarkinModerator: Arlene Kaukus
Women with mentors and sponsors experienceincreased connection, broader perspective, and moreengagement at work. Learn how to unlock the power of amentor and the importance of finding a sponsor toadvocate for you at work.
Location: Sessions
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.RADICAL PRODUCTIVITY: ELEVATE YOUR WORK HABITS AND SHIFT THE STATUS QUO
Speaker: Marijke KembleModerator: Andrea Schillaci
Einstein famously said, "we cannot solve our problemswith the same thinking we used to create them."Together let's explore new ways to think aboutproductivity that can get us closer to our goals andinfluence transformation in the workplace as well.
This is an interactive workshop - come prepared to workon your specific challenges with a special tool designedfor the event!
Location: Sessions
Track: Aspiring Leader
Get expert tips on navigating the Summit and a sense ofcommunity, plus remarks from very special guest NewYork State Governor Kathy Hochul.
Track: General
Track: General
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9:30 - 10:30 a.m.BEST PRACTICES IN INCLUSIVETALENT MANAGEMENT
Recruiting and developing productive, innovative, quality-minded, multigenerational, multicultural, and diverseemployees is far more complex than ever before.Uncover bias in your talent recruitment process andmake a plan to improve across the talent managementspectrum with Talethea Best, Founder & CEO of BestInnovations Consulting.
Location: Sessions
NEW ERA, NEW LEADERSHIP: CREATIVEAND RESPONSIVE APPROACHES TO MANAGEMENT
Speaker: Nicole TouzienModerator: Mary Ann Coulson
As staff and organizational needs and expectationsevolve, new approaches to leadership are both importantand necessary. Hear from Nicole Touzien, ExecutiveDirector at Dancewave in Brooklyn, NY, on how shecreatively approaches leadership, and gain insights intoresponsive management tactics that can serve emergingand established professionals alike.
Location: Sessions
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.DELIBERATELY FLOW INTO YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
Speaker: Najja BouldinModerator: Alice Jacobs
Mix creative problem solving, innovative thinking, andapplied imagination into a mental workout that makesyou free to navigate success. Flow with speaker NajjaBouldin, a creative problem solving master and adjunctlecturer at Buffalo State College.
Location: Sessions
Speaker: Talethea BestModerator: Athena Howk
Track: Established Leader
10:30 - 11 a.m.NETWORKING BREAK
Get to know professionals across sectors with ourunique "speed-dating" virtual networking. You will berandomly matched with other leaders and given a fixedamount of time to chat. Then, you can decide to move onor to exchange info to meet up later during summitbreaks!
Location: Networking
WORDS OF WISDOM: MY LEADERSHIP LENS
Gain insights from some of the brightest leaders in ourregion via exclusive Summit content. Learn from theirwisdom as they share stories of their most impactfulleadership experiences and strategies.
Location: Expo & Inspo
Track: General
Track: General
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11 a.m. - 12 p.m.MEN AS ALLIES: WHAT ALLYSHIP MEANS TO FEMALE LEADERS
Stand up for the women in your workplace! Hear frommale leaders about how they actively support genderequity and recognize the unique challenges womencontinue to face in the workplace.
John BairJack GrecoJohn KoelmelThomas VaneGary Wilson
Moderator: Mario Hicks
Panelists:
Location: Sessions
CREATING A CULTURE OF FULFILLMENT AT WORK: THE INWARD JOURNEY
Speaker: Pam SayModerator: Mercedes Wilson
Finding fulfillment requires deliberate action by leaders,and agreed upon bargains amongst teams. If we had theopportunity to create environments that are bothoperationally successful AND emotionally fulfilling, howmight we do that? In this session, Pamela will walkthrough the critical formula to achieving innovation andharmony at the same time. She will share the role of theteam but, more importantly, the means in which eachindividual human can move into emotionally-intelligentand trustworthy leadership.
Location: Sessions
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.BALANCE & SELF-CARE: WOMEN AT WORK & MENTAL HEALTH
Speaker: Dr. Wendy WeinsteinModerator: Odie Porter
Self-care isn't selfish. We all know that staying mentallyhealthy is vital for your career -- and your life -- but how tofit it in? Learn how to balance better and build yourresilience with techniques from psychiatrist Dr. WendyWeinstein of BryLin Behavioral Health.
Location: Sessions
Track: Established Leader
12 - 12:30 p.m.LUNCH / BIO BREAK
Take a quick break to grab a bite, check in with work, orexplore the Expo & Inspo booths!
Track: General
Track: General
UNCONSCIOUS BIAS: BREAKING BARRIERS
Speaker: Tiffany Hamilton Speaker: Kara Oliver-PérezModerator: Christine Bonaguide
Location: Sessions
Track: General
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12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Our mental shortcuts can lead to snap judgments ofothers, often based on race or gender. Avoid thesepitfalls and break down your own mental preconceptionswith Daemen College's Chief Diversity Officer TiffanyHamiltion and Kara Oliver, Director of Diversity, Equity &Inclusion at the Tapestry Charter School.
Gain insights from some of the brightest leaders in ourregion via exclusive Summit content. Learn from theirwisdom as they share stories of their most impactfulleadership experiences and strategies.
2 - 3 p.m.
BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
Tell your story and highlight your unique experiences! Byharnessing the power of your unique brand, you canboost your professional profile and achieve your goals.Identify and build your brand in this session with Dr.Leigh George, founder of the strategic branding andmarketing un-agency, Freedom.
Location: Sessions
Speaker: Dr. Leigh GeorgeModerator: Emily Burns Perryman
Feeling like the so-called balance between work and "reallife" is impossible? Your internal and interpersonalroadblocks can actually be tools to improve your life andcareer. Bring your ideas and best practices to the tableas we discuss how to stay motivated while optimizingyour personal relationships in this open discussion led byProfessor Danielle Tussing of the University at Buffalo.
Location: Sessions
Moderator: Dr. Danielle Tussing
Track: Established Leader
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 2 p.m.NETWORKING BREAK
Get to know professionals across sectors with ourunique "speed-dating" virtual networking. You will berandomly matched with other leaders and given a fixedamount of time to chat. Then, you can decide to move onor to exchange info to meet up later during summitbreaks!
Location: Networking
WORDS OF WISDOM: MY LEADERSHIP LENS Location: Expo & Inspo
ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN WAYS TOCATAPULT YOUR CAREER
What will the leaders of tomorrow bring to the table?Discuss the future of leadership and enjoy spirited cross-generational conversation with remarkable Gen Z risingleaders.
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2 - 3 p.m.
LEARNING FROM THE NEXTGENERATION OF LEADERS
Location: Sessions
2 - 3 p.m.
NAVIGATING YOUR CAREER IN A ROOM FULL OF MEN
What do you do when you're the only woman in theroom? Erin Johnson, IIMAK's Vice President of Global HRand Marketing, offers experiences, ideas, and tips forhow to have the courage to make your mark andaccelerate your career in male-dominated spaces.
Location: Sessions
Speaker: Erin JohnsonModerator: Gretchen Fierle
Learn proven ways to take charge of your own leadershipjourney. Boost your career with you own personalstrategic plan. Become the best version of YOU. Expertsfrom Catapult Executive Consulting lead you throughyour next steps in developing as a leader.
Speaker: Marsha KoelmelSpeaker: Tasha LeFevre Moderator: Siobhan Smith
Location: SessionsTrack: Aspiring Leader
2 - 3 p.m.
2 - 3 p.m.MODERATED CONVERSATION:LEADING IN THE NEW NORMAL
The world has changed tremendously in the past twoyears. How do we rise to the occasion as leaders tomake sure we are creating inclusive, fulfilling, andeffective workspaces for our team now and looking tothe future? Join Leadership Buffalo CEO Althea Luehrsenfor a safe space conversation about the innovative andcreative ways we are all leading in the new normal.
Location: Sessions
Moderator: Althea Luehrsen
Track: Established Leader
Olivia LarsonNate TinbiteDylan Keusch
Moderator: Michelle Ostrander
Panelists:
Track: General
Track: General
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
MOVING FROM PRAGMATIC TO PASSION: BUILDING YOURLEADERSHIP LEGACY
Known as a leadership development expert and “thoughtleader,” Gwen Webber-McLeod is a contributor to thedevelopment of outstanding leaders throughout thecountry; she is sought after to deliver lectures andconference keynotes on her unique perspectives aboutthe development of emerging and established leaders.
Gwen is also the founder of You Can’t Fail Inc., anonprofit organization that provides strategicallydesigned multicultural leadership developmentexperiences for emerging and established womenleaders. These experiences explore and place emphasison the unique leadership journey of professional womenof color and those who support them.
Speaker: Gwen Webber-McLeodLocation: Sessions
3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
4:30-4:40 p.m.CLOSING REMARKS
So what's next?
Join Event Co-Chairs Siobhan Smith & Emily BurnsPerryman for a recap of the day, plus information abouthow to keep the movement going in the coming days,weeks, and months.
Location: Sessions
3 - 3:15 p.m.
Gain insights from some of the brightest leaders in ourregion via exclusive Summit content. Learn from theirwisdom as they share stories of their most impactfulleadership experiences and strategies.
WORDS OF WISDOM: MY LEADERSHIP LENS Location: Expo & Inspo
