Journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, authors of “The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance -- What Women Should Know” (HarperCollins, 2014) will be among the awardees at The Women’s Center’s 29th Annual Leadership Conference on Saturday, April 11. “The Confidence Code” is a follow-up to their New York Times best-selling book, “Womenomics: Work Less, Achieve More, Live Better.”
“The Confidence Code” is a practical guide to help women of all ages and at all stages of their careers to understand the importance of achieving and maintaining confidence in the workplace. “For almost three decades, The Women’s Center’s Leadership Conference has been a remarkable forum where women have come together to share with each other, building their confidence by networking with other professionals, attending insightful workshops and learning from local and national leaders,” said Shirley Clark, CEO and Executive Director of The Women’s Center.
Over 750 women and men are expected to attend the Conference to be held at the McLean Hilton in Tysons Corner. Other honorees for the conference who will speak from the Main Stage include:
*Alma Powell, Chair of the Board of America's Promise Alliance, Honorary Chair of the DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative, Advisory Board member of YouthBuild USA and member of numerous other educational, cultural, charitable and civic organizations.
*Julie Smolyansky, CEO and President of Lifeway Kefir, named one most influential business leaders under forty years old by Fortune and a member of the U.N. Foundation's Global Entrepreneurs Council.
*Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, President of Berkhemer Clayton, Inc., chair the Los Angeles/Orange County chapter of Women Corporate Directors and author The Board Game–How Smart Women Become Corporate Directors (Angel City Press, 2013).
*Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, CEO and Founder of Relationship Toolbox LLC and author of Not Tonight Dear, I've Got a Business to Run! (Vervante, 2012).
The Conference will begin with a continental breakfast and networking session at 7:30 a.m. In addition to the Main Stage presentations by the honorees, the day also includes eight break-out sessions facilitated by speakers on topics ranging from leadership development to work-life balance and personal health; lunch, raffle and door prizes; and time to visit exhibitor booths and shop at vendor tables and the bookstore before ending at 3:30 pm.
The Leadership Conference is sponsored by national and local companies that value leadership development in their organizations and in their communities. Early Silver and Bronze Level sponsors include Cisco Systems, Inc., Deloitte, Accenture, Agro Sevilla USA Inc. and Harris Corporation. Individuals can register for $195 through The Women’s Center’s website: www.thewomenscenter.org/leadership2015.