Often, people measure their success based on their ability to earn more, produce more, be more of everything—including busy. Author Courtney Carver knows firsthand about the quest for success. She also felt the consequences of surrendering to the rat race which for her, resulted in compromised relationships and health issues. In this session, Carver offered a different perspective on success, by discovering the power of simplicity and not getting caught up in the rush and the stuff.  She...

Starting as an intern and rising all the way up to president of Arial Investments, there is no doubt why Mellody Hobson was named one of TIME Magazine’s most influential people in the world. From her humble Chicago childhood, to success as nationally recognized financial expert and director of major public companies like The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. and Starbucks Corporation, this intimate fireside chat will explore her remarkable journey. The multi-dimensional Mellody Hobson will share...

We love our kids, but do we love our role as parents? We strive for our kids to be successful, but do we feel successful as parents? According to New York Times columnist and author KJ Dell’Antonia, the two go hand-in-hand and you can’t have one without the other. By experiencing joy – real happiness, you can learn how to mitigate the day-to-day downers from getting everyone out the door in the morning, to making sure chores and homework gets done without battles, or having siblings without...

Bestselling author, playwright and screenwriter with movies that include: You’ve Got Mail, Hanging Up and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Delia Ephron explores the crossroads of life and offers her insight as to how to find the courage and imagination to take a different path. With humor and grace, she will teach you what you can run from and what is just part of life.

The anxiety, second-guessing and often unsolicited opinions we face during times of transition are abundant and can result in a lot of self-doubt. They can also make you feel stuck and prevent you from making the small decisions that will help you get where you want to go. Social worker and psychotherapist Amy Morin will briefly share the psychological factors that contribute to our mindset when facing transition and lead a dynamic panel conversation that will explore how to think about your...

Franchesca Ramsey became an online sensation when she transformed her “viral moment” into a platform for social justice and ultimately became what she describes as an “Accidental Activist.” In this session, she moderates an engaging discussion with a panel of pioneers to discuss their personal journey to a forging a life of meaning. They offer practical tips for driving change–even if you aren’t in charge of policy. Explore what it means to be an authentic activist; how to create a clear...

We have all had those moments when we feel like we have communicated something carefully, only to be met with blank stares or even worse, ruffled feathers. In this session, Vernā Myers, a nationally recognized expert and author of Moving Diversity Forward, will teach us how to go from well-meaning to well-doing in our efforts to communicate inclusively. From race to gender and generation, Myers brings a wealth of knowledge about effective communication strategies.

It’s no secret that women of color face some unique career challenges, even in companies that have diversity initiatives in place. But what these challenges are, and what strategies can be used to help overcome them, is too often left out of career advancement discussions.

Sharing their personal experiences and advice, a panel of experts will discuss systemic bias, how it’s perpetuated, and how you, as an individual, can disrupt its mechanisms to “unstereotype” and un-bias your office!

Do you fear that you’re a poser? Do you question if you are worthy? Are you scared that you couldn’t possibly be qualified to fill the shoes required in your position? Sadly it’s a fear that strikes many of us – especially women.

Whether change has been thrust upon you, or you’re feeling stuck and ready to grow, stepping into the unknown can be a little, er…scary. If the thought of a new direction makes you want to head for the hills, then join fear-facing expert Patty Chang Anker.

"If I listened to the world, I wouldn’t get out of bed. I’ll be 59 in January and everything on social media says you’re old, you're fat, shut up."

“Incivility is like a virus or a bug—we catch it and we pass it on. And we become carriers of it, even if we’re not aware of it. Think about it: someone cuts you off on your way to work. Or you walk into the workplace and someone says something rude or doesn’t acknowledge you after you’ve said hello. Things like that we carry with us throughout the day and often take it out on people, not only at work, but unfortunately on the home front as well.”—Christine Porath   Is there room for...

When Tiffany Aliche (a.k.a “The Budgetnista”) started writing her book at age 25, she was a teacher earning $35,000 a year and, within two years, managed to save $40,000. She has since dedicated her life to financial literacy and helping others live richer lives. In this session, you will learn her invaluable money management system: ten steps in everyday language that will teach you how to take action immediately, maximize your money and create a path to achieving financial wholeness.

Did you know that: - Women own over 10 million businesses - 40% of American moms are the primary breadwinners; and - Women have consistently outperformed male investors over the last 20 years? In this session, America’s leading financial expert David Bach will share seven concrete steps to help you achieve financial security so you can live rich and finish rich. We will explore everything from debt to investing and retirement.

On the surface, investing can seem remarkably complex. In reality, there are five things to know about your investment portfolio that will drive the vast majority of your financial success. In this session, financial expert Manisha Thakor will guide you through this process and share a fun, easy and clear framework for how to get started (or continue) investing. Making it relatable and using language we can all understand, she will explore financial behavior, asset allocation,...

What do we want from our money? Some of us look for independence and security, while others desire more choices and a better way of life. But all of us want to experience less stress around money. In this session, TODAY's financial editor and best-selling author Jean Chatzky will present her three-part plan for understanding your life in relationship to your finances. You will walk away armed with tactical solutions for getting paid what you deserve, making your money last, leaving a...

Responsibilities at work and home often leave women without the bandwidth to succeed—and wondering if their career and personal goals are unachievable. In this session, Conference for Women speaker Tiffany Dufu, one of Fast Company’s “League of Extraordinary Women” and once the poster child for doing it all, will offer a progressive approach to addressing the division of labor in your home. She will give you the permission you need to drop the ball and help you reevaluate priorities,...

Stop feeling guilty about all you haven’t done, and start feeling glad for what you have yet to experience and achieve. In this session, Conference for Women speaker Mallika Chopra, daughter of spirituality guru Deepak Chopra, shares her messy journey to balance, serenity and joy. Using a six-step process including daily meditations, she offers a clear road map to help you move from thought to action to outcome so you can achieve more balance and live life fully.

The research is clear: the state of our attention determines the state of our lives. Yet our attention has never been as overwhelmed or in-demand as it is today. In this session, Conferences for Women speaker Chris Bailey shares actionable tips to help you reduce distractions; increase focus; and better prioritize—no matter what is going on in your life.

Everyone attends them, most people hate them, and few are done well. Whether you sit in an office or work from home, meetings are a part of your world. The ability to effectively lead and participate in meetings is a necessary and indispensable skill. In this session, leadership and organizational development expert Mary Abbajay offers essential tools and techniques you can immediately put into practice to foster positive, engaging and efficient meetings that get results.