Celebrate the Success!

Session Highlight: Ethical Approaches to Unethical Behavior

2010-06-30T08:00:00.001-05:00

This week we highlight an important session called "Ethical Approaches to Unethical Behavior" presented by local attorney, Tyffany Howard.

Session: Ethical Approaches to Unethical Behavior

With a different workplace scandal on the news every day, it's increasingly important that business owners and their employees understand how to deal with problems when they arise and are equipped to respond appropriately. Such issues and incidents can affect employee morale, customer relations, and ultimately, the bottom line. The session will focus on ways to handle issues in the workplace such as harassment, discrimination and more.

About Tyffany Howard

Tyffany Howard is a local attorney who practices criminal law, juvenile law and personal injury law. She previously worked as a deputy city attorney and city prosecutor for the City of Temple. She has also served as an assistant county attorney for the Bell County Attorney’s Office. Also, Ms. Howard was an assistant district attorney for the 112th Judicial District in west Texas and a hearing officer for the Texas Workforce Commission.

Ms. Howard has worn others hats as a poet, journalist, adjunct instructor, substitute teacher, and aspiring actress. She earned a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in Houston, Texas (1997), a master of arts degree from the University of San Diego in San Diego California (International Relations, 1994), and a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California (Communication Arts and Sciences,1991). She is a 2007-08 graduate of Leadership Temple.

Ms. Howard is on the Board of the Temple Literacy Council and Leadership Temple. She is a member of the Temple Chapter, NAACP and the Bell County Texas Democratic Women. A native Texan, born in Austin, she lives in Belton with her husband and two dogs, Chief Justice and Cowboy.

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This is just one of the many great sessions to choose from at this year's Central Texas Women's Leadership Conference! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 28, 2010 and watch our website www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com for online registration to open mid-June. It will be a full day of learning, inspiration, networking, shopping and fun! Bring a friend, sister, or co-worker and enjoy the day together.

* Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities Still Available *
Check out our website for more information: http://www.celebratethesuccess.com/

This conference is hosted by the Central Texas Area Council of the American Business Women's Association. For more information on ABWA, visit http://www.abwa.org/.

Session Highlight: Energize Your Networking Attitude!

2010-06-27T13:00:00.002-05:00

This week we highlight one of the two sessions that will be presented by speaker and ABWA Member Laura Morlando, "The Stress Commando".

Session: Energize Your Networking Attitude!
to Market Your Business and Yourself in 5 Easy Steps!

So what is networking any way? Networking is a common used word in today’s market place.

However, the true concept of networking often eludes most working women. Networking is an activity, a mindset and a skill, to meet and build relationships with people. Networking can happen anywhere and is a friendly, low key and essential function in our complex society. So it is a skill worth developing and one you should not be intimidated by.

The key to networking is to understand one basic principle…it’s not about me. Get yourself out of your own way and you are one step closer to developing a winning attitude. So do any of these apply to you?

- Are you getting the results you want from your current networking activities?
- Are you meeting the right kinds of people to grow your business?
- Have you missed opportunities to network with others because you were crippled by fear or didn’t know how to start a conversation?
- Have you been too busy to network lately?
- Do you have a stack of business cards that you don’t know what to do with?
- How many relationships have your networking activities created for you in the past year?

Falling into a networking rut or being afraid to network is common. But the solutions to energizing your networking attitude and results are as simple as 5 easy steps you can do every day!

From Laura you will learn:
- The 5 steps to developing your networking attitude
- How Networking can grow you and your business
- The best places to network you never thought of

About Laura Morlando, The Stress Commando

Laura Morlando the Stress Commando relieves the stress in your day. As an accomplished 18-year corporate professional turned entrepreneur, she knows personally just how hard that transition can be.

With her infectious enthusiasm and contagious smile, Laura’s workshops provide proven best practices and simple action plans for any business person needing to quickly reduce stress in their day, improve networking effectiveness and develop a professional brand for increased profitability and career growth.
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This is just one of the many great sessions to choose from at this year's Central Texas Women's Leadership Conference! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 28, 2010 and watch our website www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com for online registration to open mid-June. It will be a full day of learning, inspiration, networking, shopping and fun! Bring a friend, sister, or co-worker and enjoy the day together.
* Vendor and Sponsor Opportunities Still Available *
Check out our website for more information: http://www.celebratethesuccess.com/

This conference is hosted by the Central Texas Area Council of the American Business Women's Association. For more information on ABWA, visit http://www.abwa.org/

Session Highlight: Choosing or Changing Your Career

2010-06-23T08:00:00.007-05:00

This week we are highlighting a session by local speaker Elaine Riley called Choosing or Changing Your Career.

Session: Choosing or Changing Your Career
So going back to school or changing careers may be in your future? Learn how to determine your own strengths to choose a new career path, get tips on educational resources, and an overview on finding a job.

This is a great session for anyone considering a career change as well as those who are new to the workforce. College students and career professionals alike are sure to pick up valuable information from Ms. Riley.

About Elaine Riley

Elaine Riley has been employed at at Central Texas College (CTC) for sixteen years and works as a mentor, counselor, and instructor. She is currently the Director of the Career Center. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Texas and is currently enrolled in an Educational Administration Doctoral Program at Baylor University. The Baylor University Scholars of Practice Ed.D. Program is designed for men and women with demonstrated leadership potential and a strong commitment to the education profession and to improving colleges and universities.

Ms. Riley moved to Killeen with her military family in the 70's and has been an active part of the community. She has volunteered her time and resources to various youth and adult organizations. She has a special interest in promoting student success and encourages students to set goals and recognize the value of education in achieving success. With 25 years of counseling experience, she helps students to look beyond their limitations to build on their strengths. Her belief is: "The better we prepare ourselves, and the persistence we maintain in reaching our goals, the better we can become."
Ms. Riley is active in several professional organizations and has held membership and officer positions. These include: The American Business Women's Association – Dynamis Chapter (ABWA), Pi Lambda Theta - Education Honor Society (PLT), Texas Career Advising and Placement Services (TXCAPS), National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA). She is committed to professional development in her career and dedicated to helping students pursue their dreams.

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This is just one of the many great sessions to choose from at this year's Central Texas Women's Leadership Conference! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 28, 2010 and watch our website www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com for online registration to open mid-June. It will be a full day of learning, inspiration, networking, shopping and fun! Bring a friend, sister, or co-worker and enjoy the day together.

* Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities Still Available *
Check out our website for more information: http://www.celebratethesuccess.com/

This conference is hosted by the Central Texas Area Council of the American Business Women's Association. For more information on ABWA, visit http://www.abwa.org/

Session Highlight: Keeping Your Home-Based Business On Track

2010-06-20T13:00:00.001-05:00

This week we highlight one of the two sessions that will be presented by speaker and ABWA Member Laura Morlando, "The Stress Commando".

Session: Keeping Your Home-Based Business on Track
in 3 easy steps to keep your sanity and profitability!

Many perceive working from home as “must be nice”. However true that is, overcoming distractions, an unrealistic to do list and burning the candle at both ends often derail the best “homepreneurs”.

So do you find any of the following challenges apply to you?
- There are not enough hours in the day
- You have trouble staying organized
- You jump from task to task
- You spend more time on email or online than having a conversation
- You have organized piles everywhere
- You are too busy to analyze, plan and set goals
- You’re always “on”
- You grow but can’t seem to break through to the “next level” with your business

Getting off track and overwhelmed is typical for “homepreneurs”. The remedy to get back on track and to stay on track is simple and can be implemented immediately in 3 easy steps.

From Laura you will learn
- The 3 steps to get back on track
- How to identify and remove your biggest distractions
- How to gain an extra hour in your day

About Laura Morlando, The Stress Commando

Laura Morlando the Stress Commando relieves the stress in your day. As an accomplished 18-year corporate professional turned entrepreneur, she knows personally just how hard that transition can be.

With her infectious enthusiasm and contagious smile, Laura’s workshops provide proven best practices and simple action plans for any business person needing to quickly reduce stress in their day, improve networking effectiveness and develop a professional brand for increased profitability and career growth.

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This is just one of the many great sessions to choose from at this year's Central Texas Women's Leadership Conference! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 28, 2010 and watch our website www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com for online registration to open mid-June. It will be a full day of learning, inspiration, networking, shopping and fun! Bring a friend, sister, or co-worker and enjoy the day together.

* Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities Still Available *
Check out our website for more information: http://www.celebratethesuccess.com/

This conference is hosted by the Central Texas Area Council of the American Business Women's Association. For more information on ABWA, visit http://www.abwa.org/

Session Highlight: Top 10 Unwritten Rules That Can Sabotage Your Career

2010-06-16T08:00:00.001-05:00

This week, we spotlight Ann Daly PhD and her afternoon session “Top 10 Unwritten Rules That Can Sabotage Your Career”

About Ann Daly PhD

Ann Daly PhD (www.anndaly.com) is a fem-evangelist, devoted to the success and advancement of women. Based in Austin, she is an executive and personal coach, consultant, and commentator on women’s changing lives. Before reinventing herself as a coach, she was a journalist and then a women’s studies professor at The University of Texas. Dr. Daly is the award-winning author of six books, including Do-Over! How Women Are Reinventing Their Lives. A blogger for the Huffington Post, she has contributed to the New York Times, Houston Woman magazine, and NPR. Dr. Daly has been featured on ForbesWoman.com, WomenEntrepreneur.com, “Career Fridays” on Essence.com, and on Oprah & Friends “Peter Walsh Show.” Sign up for her free blog and eletter at: http://www.anndaly.com/.

Session: Top 10 Unwritten Rules That Can Sabotage Your Career

These are complicated times for ambitious women. On the one hand, there are record numbers of women at the top. On the other hand, the glass ceiling remains firmly in place.

Despite legislation and diversity programs and women’s initiatives, culture remains firmly in place. And in our patriarchal culture, power and prestige accrue to the men by default.

Dr. Daly has gathered cutting edge research on the unwritten rules of culture that disadvantage women in the workplace. She’ll provide you with the “operating manual” you need to chart a successful career.

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This is just one of the many great sessions to choose from at this year's Central Texas Women's Leadership Conference! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 28, 2010 and watch our website www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com for online registration to open mid-June. It will be a full day of learning, inspiration, networking, shopping and fun! Bring a friend, sister, or co-worker and enjoy the day together.

* Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities Still Available *
Check out our website for more information: http://www.celebratethesuccess.com/

This conference is hosted by the Central Texas Area Council of the American Business Women's Association. For more information on ABWA, visit http://www.abwa.org/

Session Spotlight: "Finding Your Creativity" & "The Power of Evaluation"

2010-06-12T14:06:00.003-05:00

This week, we highlight TWO sessions from another great speaker, Mona Dunkin. “Finding Your Creativity" and "The Power of Evaluation" are sure to give you some new tools for your life and career.

Session: Finding Your Creativity
Creativity is defined as the 'ability to generate innovative ideas and manifest them from thought into reality'. The process involves original thinking and then producing. If you think about it, the process of creation was historically reserved for deities creating "from nothing". Over time, the term creativity came to include human innovation, especially in art and science.

Session leader Mona Dunkin says, "Each day is a gift from the Maker of days. You have been gifted with creativity to use for good or for naught." In this session, you will explore specific steps to enable you to be a problem solver and become self-advocating.

Session: The Power of Evaluation

Evaluation enables you to know who you are and what you stand for. In this session, you will learn:

Challenge yourself to excellence
Lessen dependency on approval of others
Freedom to be true to yourself
Promote healthy competition
Encourage non-judgmental judgment
Great De-stressor – you teach yourself what you need to learn
Marvelous motivator – make better choices with greater pay-off

About Mona Dunkin

Mona Dunkin, CT/RT is the founder of Solution Principles, a company specializing in maximum people development by training employees to be more productive through improved communication skills, organizational abilities, goal setting, conflict resolution, office protocol, supervisory and employee interactive skills. She has engaged in public speaking, writing and the development of educational materials since 1980 and is a published author.
Mona takes the complex and makes it simple. She has been motivating people to excellence for thirty years, training in a wide venue from large companies to small businesses, in municipals and criminal justice. She presents 90-100 programs each year.
Mona works with the Salvation Army's Federal Bureau of Prison’s Comprehensive Sanctions Center as a contract counselor and life-skills presenter. She has developed a dynamic ten-week series entitled Don't Cope, Overcome. She also does extensive facilitator training for those working with the at-risk population.

Mona is certified in Reality Therapy, Choice Theory, Lead Management, Mental Health and Youth Counseling, Board Certified in Faith-based Counseling and has attained fourth level Accreditation with International Training in Communications. She is a HUB vendor.
She is originally from West Virginia and became a Texas in 1964. Her husband, Garland, is retired from retail sales. They have one daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and John Binkley who live in DeSoto, Texas. Mona and Garland have four grandchildren.
Mona is actively involved with her church, Bosqueville United Methodist and also serves at the conference level. Her interests include reading, rock and stamp collecting, gardening, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and games of all kinds.

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These are just two of the many great sessions to choose from at this year's Central Texas Women's Leadership Conference! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 28, 2010 and watch our website www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com for online registration to open mid-June. It will be a full day of learning, inspiration, networking, shopping and fun! Bring a friend, sister, or co-worker and enjoy the day together.

* Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities Still Available *
Check out our website for more information: www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com

This conference is hosted by the Central Texas Area Council of the American Business Women's Association. For more information on ABWA, visit http://www.abwa.org/

New Gold Sponsor: Isdale Chiropractic

2010-06-06T09:43:00.001-05:00

Thanks to the sponsors who have recently joined our conference! If your business would like to join them, visit http://www.celebratethesuccess.com/ for more information about the conference, or go straight to our Sponsor registration page for the details on all the packages!

Thanks to Gold Sponsor, Isdale Chiropractic!
"We don't just treat symptoms, we work at correcting the cause. We invest in some of the best high tech tools available and utilize some of the most effective treatments to help you reach your optimum health as quickly as possible. You will also find our staff attentive and caring and our clinic a positive, healing atmosphere."
Locations in Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove & Temple.
Visit http://www.isdalechiropractic.com/ to learn more!

Gold Sponsor Packages are $250 and include:

2 complimentary conference registrations, includes lunch ($80 value)
Vendor booth ($75 value)
Half-page ad in the conference program ($50 Value)
Recognized by a breakout session speaker
Logo & link on the conference website.
Logo on 1,000 conference brochures (Deadline June 11)
Mention on Conference Blog
Opportunity to place advertising or promo items in attendee bags.

Want to purchase a Gold Sponsor Package? Go here >

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Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center and watch our website www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com for online registration to open in mid-June. It will be a full day of learning, inspiration, networking, shopping and fun! Bring a friend, sister, or co-worker and enjoy the day together.

This conference is hosted by the Central Texas Area Council of the American Business Women's Association. For more information on ABWA, visit http://www.abwa.org/.

Session Highlight: Social Networking in Advertising

2010-06-06T09:16:00.000-05:00

This week we highlight the session entitled “Social Networking in Advertising” and presenter, Tonya Taylor, of Sproull & Taylor Creative in Georgetown.

About Tonya Taylor
AKA "The Invisible Woman"

Super Powers: Predicting the needs of clients before they know them themselves; Generates near-indestructible invisible force fields around herself or other targets.

Secret Weapons: iMac; Fresh perspective and artistic eye; Capable of generating and manipulating multiple force fields simultaneously

Sidekick: Husband aka "Bumblebee", and one little larva

Training Ground: BFA from the University of Houston

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About Tonya's Session:
Social Networking in Advertising

According to a recent Marketing Trends Survey, emails and social media are “the two top areas of marketing investment in 2010.” More than 1000 businesses worldwide claim a “positive economic outlook” and half said they are expecting their customers to spend more this year. 89% of the companies are either raising or maintaining their 2010 marketing budgets and more than half plan to increase spending on email marketing and/or social media.

In this session, Tonya will share how you can incorporate more effective and social media campaigns into your marketing and how to use these channels to not only learn more about your market but also develop marketing content.

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This is just one of the many great sessions to choose from at this year's Central Texas Women's Leadership Conference! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 28, 2010 and watch our website www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com for online registration to open mid-June. It will be a full day of learning, inspiration, networking, shopping and fun! Bring a friend, sister, or co-worker and enjoy the day together.

* Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities Still Available *
Check out our website for more information: www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com

This conference is hosted by the Central Texas Area Council of the American Business Women's Association. For more information on ABWA, visit www.abwa.org.

Session Spotlight: Dollars & Sense

2010-05-28T11:21:00.001-05:00

It's time to highlight one of the speakers and sessions you'll have the opportunity to attend at the 15th Annual Central Texas Women's Leadership Conference in Killeen on August 28!

Right now, we are finalizing our speakers and session topics and will have a full line-up for you very soon! Some of the awesome sessions we have coming include Social Media Marketing, Energize Your Networking, Do the Right Thing (a business ethics primer), and 10 Unwritten Rules that Could Sabotage Your Career. We'll be highlighting each of these and others over the next few weeks.

This Week's Highlighted Speaker: Donna L. Johnson
Meet Donna L. Johnson, The Unemployed Entrepreneur™. As a speaker and confidence coach, Donna teaches others how to beat the odds and achieve success by creating your own opportunities.

Donna’s repertoire includes below average grades in high school, the loss of her father at age 18, and becoming a victim of domestic violence in her early 20’s. She’d had at least 15 jobs by the time she was 22. Over the next 16 years, Donna rose from entry level positions to the ranks of management and a respected leader. She embarked upon several failed business endeavors, but it was her passion for speaking and the ability to draw in her listeners that proved to be a winning combination which fueled and satisfied her entrepreneurial hunger.

Her real-life experiences are her secrets to success while her jaw-dropping transparency offers women insight and inspiration to become their very best. Donna shares tactics, tips, and advice to lead you toward building a sustainable business that not only contributes to your individual community, but to the growth of our nation’s economy. Founder of an Austin-based women’s entrepreneurial group and contributing writer to ForbesWoman, she gives workshops on attraction marketing, relationship building, and personal development.

Visit www.iHiredMe.net to get resources and support to succeed. Donna can be reached at 512.228.9436 or by email at info@donnaLjohnson.com.

Session Overview:
"Dollars & Sense: Maximizing the Outcome of Your Income"
Do you believe your financial success is determined by how much money you make? Are you telling yourself, “If I made more money, I could get out of debt.”? In this session, you’ll be challenged to step outside your comfort zone and look at your financial situation like never before.

Donna will outline simple, easy-to-understand strategies that work, but only when you take the initiative to put them into action. And when you do, you’ll begin to see immediate results and a better quality of life. Take the first step in the journey from despair and denial to acceptance, accountability, and empowerment.

Join Donna as she shares her personal experiences as you learn how to implement:

Measurable savings goals
Debt reduction and debt elimination strategies
Ways to trim spending by identifying what it is that you’re buying

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This is sure to be a great session led by a wonderful speaker! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 28, 2010 and watch our website www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com for online registration to open in June. It will be a full day of learning, inspiration, networking, shopping and fun! Bring a friend, sister, or co-worker and enjoy the day together.

* Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities Still Available *
Check out our website for more information: www.CelebrateTheSuccess.com

This conference is hosted by the Central Texas Area Council of the American Business Women's Association. For more information on ABWA, visit www.abwa.org.