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Session 1 – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Your Time is Now! Prepare Yourself For the Leadership Role You Desire
Jenny Gallagher Blom, Vice President of Community Benefit and Strategic Innovation at Strategic Consulting Partners
Yolanda Haywood Gross, Programs and Services Chief Administrator at The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital Region
According to the Pew Research Center, 75 million boomers are expected to retire by 2030 – 18% of the nation’s population will at least be 65 years old. Many are calling this workforce transition, the Great Retirement, the biggest challenge experienced – exponentially impacting organizations across the globe. You may be thinking, we are in trouble…and if we do not prepare emerging leaders for this transition, we will be! 47% of the workforce are women and it is imperative that considerations are made now to pave the way for the opportunities ahead while aligning goals, skill sets and passions with your purpose and future aspirations. Through engagement with their peers, this workshop will help participants think through their values, align values with their vision for leadership and begin to develop a plan to enhance and leverage their skill sets and professional experience.
Stock Up Your Event Toolbox – 20 Years of Tips & Tricks!
Leigh-Ann Reitze, Manager, Events & Community Relations, Office of the President at UPMC in Central Pa.
Does your event toolbox need a tune up? This seminar is your one-stop-shop for making conferences, meetings, presentations, and events fun and engaging! The key to dazzling productions over duds is preparation! Join me to learn how to fine-tune your methods, message, and execution to make them memorable. By working the right way in advance of any event, you can relax and enjoy the moment. Attendees will gain insight into often overlooked details that make a difference in fostering engagement and leave a lasting impression. Come join me, and let’s sharpen your tools!
Helping Others Thrive: A Deep Dive into Employee Recruitment, Engagement, & Retention
Lindsay Young, Partner at McKonly & Asbury, LLP
Kristin Mehaffie Blain, Certified Instructor & Talent Development Consultant
Holly Feltenberger, Director of Talent Acquisition & Retention
McKonly & Asbury was recognized by Accounting Today on a national scale as the #1 Mid-Sized Accounting Firm to Work For, #1 Best Accounting Firm for Young Accountants, and #6 Best Accounting Firm for Women in 2024. In today’s workforce, how do you attract, motivate, and retain top talent to become a best place to work, while having a turnover rate less than your industry’s average? This session provides the resources and best practices to make that possible by examining effective recruitment techniques, tools for genuine engagement, and ways to create a committed team. Attendees will learn the powerful benefits of investing in their employees, so they thrive and reach their full potential, while contributing meaningfully to organizational success.
Session 2 – 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Leadership Habits: Lead Yourself Well So That Others Will Follow
Jim Carchidi, CSP, Chief Enthusiasm Officer at JFC Global Inc.
The smallest crowd you will ever lead is yourself. But it’s the most important one. All behavior is addictive and all behavior seeks more of itself. This is why our daily habits either make or break success and performance.
Let’s Talk Media: Three Generations. One Conversation.
Joanna Drexel-Blevins, Chief Strategy Officer/Partner at Wakeen & Company
Sarah Schrank, Media & Marketing Strategist at Wakeen & Company
Elyssa Drexel, Digital Director at Wakeen & Company
Bring your voice and questions to this interactive panel-style discussion with three seasoned marketers from Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z. Topics will be guided in part by the panelists and in part by audience participation to include things like media consumption, social media platforms, the role of video, and how AI is transforming the industry. Be prepared to dive into trends, best practices and strategies that you can apply to your organization immediately.
Putting It Together: Building Shared Ownership at Work
Jessica A. Warren, MBA
High-performing teams thrive when everyone feels a sense of shared ownership. This workshop explores the principles of collaboration and shared accountability, empowering participants to cultivate a culture where team members feel valued, responsible, and aligned with the organization’s mission. Learn the strategies for clear communication, creating aligned goals, and fostering a supportive environment where success is everyone’s goal. Participants will leave equipped to enhance trust, inclusivity, and collective responsibility in their teams.
Session 3 – 2:40 PM – 3:40 PM
Triple Threat: Authentic, Active, and Ageless Self
Patty Sibbach, Owner at Precision Training Concepts, Precision Wellness, and Perry Strength & Fitness
Kathy Anderson-Martin, Executive Director at Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania
By definition, an authentic person is true to her personality, spirit and values. As women, the challenge is to become comfortable in our own skin so we can live our best, most authentic lives. Essential and reciprocal benefits to living an authentic life? An active, heathy body, mind and spirit and agelessness! Not age as defined by the calendar, but the perspective that each day is a gift. When you can do that, the calendar doesn’t matter. If you find yourself saying “I’m too old. I don’t have the energy. I don’t think I can do or be that,” this session is for you. And you’ll laugh. Because nothing is more authentic, ageless and healthy than a smile!
Storytelling That Connects, Convinces, and Converts
Kelly McGinley, Facilitator and Project Management Consultant at Function & Flow
What can mountain paths, fly fishing, a fire drill, and grilled cheese sandwiches teach us about effective storytelling? Just about everything. Storytelling is the foundation of effective communications. Telling great stories in meaningful ways is how we break through the noise and create lasting impact. And centering our stories on the two communication channels over which we have nearly full control, website and email, is where the magic happens. This workshop teaches the basics of three flexible storytelling frameworks: Stories that Convince, Stories that Convert, and Stories that Connect. Participants will learn how to maximize the potential of their brand stories by using owned digital assets to highlight the people, projects, and potential of their company or organization.
