Effective Leaders aim to focus on turning obstacles into opportunities. For the young leading lady, the opportunities are great. A phenomenal woman is one who can embrace and understand who she is and where she plans to go. She is clear on her values and knows what she need s to do to create her own definition of excellence. This seminar will explore life stories, techniques, and skills specific to the professional woman’s experience and her unique journey to success. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: a) Identify effective leadership strategies b) Examine specific strategies for creating a distinct image and brand c) Explore perceived stereotypes, obstacles, and ways to address them d) Explore winning life philosophies e) Identify strategies to build and maintain confidence Learning Outcomes: Increase awareness and skills around image, corporate strategy and culture, and personal and professional development approaches

1. PHENOMENAL WOMAN, THAT’S
ME: LADIES, LEADERSHIP, AND
LIFE
Saturday, February 9, 2013 | 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Washington Marriott Wardman Park | Virginia Suite C

2. Panel Members
• Moderator
– Aknesha L. Miller,
Senior Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Panelist #1
– The Honorable Tanesha Boldin,
Maryland Commissioner for Women and CEO of BOLDIN International
• Panelist #2
– Vernecia Townes,
Manager, Learning & Capability Development,
Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Panelist #3
– The Honorable Dot Harris,
Director, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity,
U.S. Department of Energy
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3. The Honorable Tanesha Boldin
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4. What makes you Phenomenal?
• Where does your secret lie?
• On stage and ready to perform?
• Let them wonder!
• Heads up LADIES!
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5. I am phenomenal because...
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6. Vernecia Townes
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7. Success by your own definition
Your ambition should be to get as much life out of
living as you possibly can, as much enjoyment, as
much interest, as much experience, as much
understanding. Not simply be what is generally called a
"success”.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Longest serving First Lady of the United States
Recognized over 10 consecutive times in Gallup polls as the most admired woman in the world
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8. Defining Excellence on Your Own Terms
• Identify the expectations
– Personal
– Role/Profession
– Company
• Conduct an analysis
– Identify gaps
– Define limitations, deal-breakers
• Develop a plan
• Perform Periodic Check-ups
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9. Tips for Building Your Personal Brand
• Exercise judgment….all the time
• Develop your point-of-view
• If you don’t know….ask somebody!
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10. The Honorable Dot Harris
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11. Biographical History
• Nominated by President Obama as
Director of the Office of Economic Impact
and Diversity at Dept. of Energy
• Confirmed by the Senate March 20, 2012
• Leads the DOE efforts to ensure minorities
and historically underrepresented
communities are afforded an opportunity
to participate full in our energy programs.
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12. Questions?
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