WiM Virginia | Professional Development Day

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Professional Development Day

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

VMA Office
2112 W. Laburnum Ave, Suite 205
Richmond, VA 23227

Join WiM Virginia members and participants of its Mentoring Program for a day of professional development. Participants will learn the skills, insights and perspectives that define an effective leader.

This is a FREE Event! Registration is limited, so secure your seat now.

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Agenda

• 9:00 a.m. | Welcome
• 9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Icebreaker/ Networking
• 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Driving Advocacy: Advocating for Her!
  • Speakers: Jamal Lucus, Altria; Clark Adrian, Altria
  • This session is all about how we are better together because “Strength lies in our differences…not in our similarities”. Our unique strengths and abilities are a competitive advantage…and we all win when the best ideas are brought forth and put into action.  In this session, we will explore the following topics:
    • What we mean when we say “Advocacy”
    • The Business Case for Advocating for HER
    • The Advocacy Spectrum
    • Recognizing & Mitigating Unconscious Bias
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Provided
• 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Confidence Catalyst: Thriving in Your Professional Journey
  • Speaker: Katy Stuck, Founder & CEO, Shine Strategies LLC
  • Confidence Catalyst is an interactive learning experience that equips attendees with actionable takeaways they can immediately apply in their workplace. Participants will delve into the intricacies of confidence, and understanding how it serves as a catalyst for personal and career growth. Whether you're looking to boost your own confidence or empower your team members, this presentation will help you achieve success with confidence in your workplace. Join us! Confidence awaits!