We just wrapped up another highly successful and sold out IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum on Tuesday, 26 April. “This year’s attendance reflects the overwhelming interest in programming addressing topics specific to female professionals,” said 2016 IAEE Chairperson Julie Smith, CEM, CTA. “We have received very positive feedback about the forum and look forward to creating another outstanding program for next year.” Women at all stages of their career were in attendance to be a part of educational sessions specifically catered to women in the exhibitions and events industry! This year our speakers focused on the five Vs of leadership: Veneer, Value, Views, Vantage and Voice.
During the opening segment we took a moment to recognize Jacqueline Russo, Vice President of Kuehne + Nagel, Inc., as the 2016 Woman of Achievement Award recipient.
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Jackie Russo, the Woman of Achievement Award, sharing advice – “women are afraid of success” – true. #IAEE_WLF pic.twitter.com/RBIh5ULPTT
— stephanie selesnick (@stephselesnick) April 26, 2016
Our leadership facilitator for 2016 was Sue Hershkowitz-Coore, CSP. Sue is an internationally recognized communications researcher and sales trainer and she addressed how to create a professional VENEER that exudes confidence, authentic leadership and communication..
So excited to emcee & speak to sold out conf: #IAEE_WLF Thank you @showNets for sponsorship & surprises for participants! @MHMarquisWDC
— SpeakerSue (@SpeakerSue) April 19, 2016
"Be more focused on being Interested than being Interesting". @SpeakerSue #IAEE_WLF
— Carrie Ferenac (@carrieferenac) April 26, 2016
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Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching, Inc. and creator of the Women’s Leadership Coaching® system, discussed tools to help show one’s importance, worth and VALUE.
Jo Miller talks about value at the IAEE Women's Leadership Forum. #iaee_wlf @GESGlobal pic.twitter.com/F56Y1iAtKG
— Julia Ward Smith (@smithjuliaward) April 26, 2016
Social media is your highlight reel, not your behind the scenes. #IAEE_WLF
— Mandy Davis Aitken (@davisa20) April 26, 2016
Christine Hassler, former Hollywood agent and achievement addict turned best-selling author, speaker, retreat facilitator and consultant, spoke to attendees about understanding particular ways of considering or regarding attitudes and VIEWS.
Christine Hassler, "we have to take 100% of the responsibility for our 50% of communication." #iaee_wlf @GESGlobal pic.twitter.com/DCzV7caAI0
— Julia Ward Smith (@smithjuliaward) April 26, 2016
'If you spoke to your friends like you speak to yourself would you have friends?!' Nope. @ChristinHassler #iaee_wlf #headgirlsyndrome
— Marie-Claire Andrews (@marie_clair) April 26, 2016
"Regret far worse than guilt" #IAEE_WLF great statement @ChristinHassler
— Josie Z Caldwell (@JosieCaldwell) April 26, 2016
The program ended with an insightful interview by 2016 IAEE Chairperson Julie Smith, CEM, CTA with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who shared stories that motivated and inspired the group to find their advocate VOICE in all they do.
Listening to Julia Ward Smith interview Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton…#IAEE_WLF pic.twitter.com/YWl4WdZEl0
— Mindy (@mindyabel) April 27, 2016
Great message from @EleanorNorton at #IAEE_WLF ending an amazing day celebrating Women in Leadership! pic.twitter.com/nvkihO7qMF
— Mary Kreins (@MaryKreins) April 26, 2016
Some of our favorite tweets from the day:
Women CEOs make 117% less than their counterparts in the #tradeshows biz. Not ok. #IAEE_WLF #expochat
— stephanie selesnick (@stephselesnick) April 26, 2016
Make your brand visible: 1. Work Less. Step away from details to think about value. #IAEE_WLF
— Carrie Ferenac (@carrieferenac) April 26, 2016
With some of the #tradeshows biggest & brightest women. #IAEE_WLF pic.twitter.com/wRVfJ052Ze
— stephanie selesnick (@stephselesnick) April 26, 2016
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#IAEE_WLF Blessed to be surrounded by some amazing ladies today!
— Janet Allen-Smith (@jmallensmith) April 26, 2016
So proud to be part of the #iaee_wlf sharing ideas and friendship with such a great group! pic.twitter.com/hP7bZWWu2p
— Kyla Knudson (@kyla_knudson) April 26, 2016
This year the IAEE Women’s Leadership Forum Task Force selected Dress for Success as their designated charity of choice and the focus of the forum’s social giving. Thank you to everyone who participated!
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And a big shout-out and thank you to our amazing sponsors. We couldn’t have done it without you!
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Want more? You can also watch IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum Must See Moments.
See you next year!
Want to learn more about IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum? Visit www.iaee.com/wlf.
