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April 26-27, 2018 | Disneyland Resort
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Love, love, love this! This is so true. When women work together we can "Rock the World!" That is why I hope you will join us next month at our 2018 Women's Conference in Anaheim. The goal of the conference is for folks to leave inspired, energized and ready to take on new leadership challenges in their personal and professional lives. This is a different kind of conference - we are limiting the number of attendees so that you can really engage in all of the sessions. This is not a conference to just sit and listen - this is a conference to ask, to act and to take action. We also have a few surprises up our sleeves that will blow you away!
We have an amazing panel for our morning general session on Friday and I am thrilled that Alexis Podesta is speaking with her fellow women cabinet secretaries on the Women Leading in Government panel. She oversees a large agency, The California Business, Consumer Services and Housing. It is a big job, especially since California is the 5th largest economy in the world. I know you will be inspired by her personal leadership journey.
We have a great breakout session - Power Public Speaking for Women, led by the amazing Kassy Perry, CEO of Perry Communications, Inc. Public speaking is one of the top fears for people and Kassy will give you practical tips on how to overcome that fear and get your message across. You will leave the session ready to take on your next public speaking opportunity!
Please take a moment and visit our conference website. Here, you can find bios of all of our amazing speakers and presenters, read about the breakout sessions and get information on how you can attend these inspirational two days!
Table sponsorships are filling up and we are getting close to capacity. Individual tickets are going quickly and we have a hard cap on how many can attend. The discounted room rates at the Disneyland Hotel close at the end of the month! I hope you will secure your spot at the conference today.
Trust me - you will not want to miss all the surprises we have in store for our guests!
If you have any issues or questions about the conference, please reach out to us directly at [email protected] or via phone at 916-551-1920.
See you in Anaheim!
Rachel
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SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT:
ALEXIS PODESTA
CABINET SECRETARY; CALIFORNIA BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY
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Alexis Podesta was appointed Secretary at the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency in February of 2017, where she has served as undersecretary since 2015. Secretary Podesta oversees departments charged with funding affordable housing, civil rights enforcement, banking and financial transactions, consumer protection, and the licensing of three-million working professionals.
Prior to coming to the Agency, Secretary Podesta served as the Director of External and International Affairs for the office of Governor Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown. As Director of External & International Affairs, Podesta led outreach, communication and partnerships with stakeholder groups and provided key support for the Governor's special projects. Additionally, Secretary Podesta was the lead on international affairs and served as the Chief of Protocol.
Before joining the Brown Administration, Podesta worked for Pacific Gas & Electric in Sacramento as the Special Assistant to Senior Vice President Nancy McFadden. Before joining PG&E, she spent nearly a decade in Washington, D.C., working first as the Director of Scheduling for US Senator Dianne Feinstein of California. She also worked as the Manager of Government Relations for The Walt Disney Company.
Podesta earned her Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University.
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SESSION HIGHLIGHT:
POWER PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR WOMEN
Whether we're talking in a team meeting, in front of an audience, or leading a volunteer group we all have to speak in public from time to time. Public speaking can cause so much anxiety and concern for many people. The good news is that with preparation and practice, you can overcome your nervousness and perform exceptionally well. Even if you don't need to make regular presentations, there are plenty of situations where good public speaking skills can help you advance your initiatives - personally, professionally and politically.
We use our speaking skills in all aspects of our life - talking about your organization at a conference, making a speech after accepting an award or speaking up at a community meeting. Solid public speaking skills are essential in our personal lives too. Being a good public speaker can enhance your reputation, boost your self-confidence and open up countless opportunities.
President & CEO, Perry Communications Group
Kassy has been at the forefront of major initiatives undertaken by the healthcare, energy, environmental and public health communities for more than 20 years.
Her expertise includes helping clients define and manage issues of social significance, and preparing clients to adeptly manage charged communications where companies face an even greater demand to act ethically and swiftly with transparency.
Perry is a former television and
radio news reporter, producer and anchor. Following her work as a broadcast journalist, she served as a spokeswoman for Governor George Deukmejian, as well as a committee consultant and press secretary to a California State Assembly Member. She capped her career in the public sector as Deputy Communications Director to Governor Pete Wilson. She has been recognized by former Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg as being instrumental in the passage of Proposition 63, California's 2006 Ballot initiative tax, which provides funding for mental health services.
Recognized by the Sacramento Public Relations Association with a Lifetime Achievement Award and more than 50 industry awards for her work, Perry has been named to Capitol Weekly's Top 100 "Most Powerful Political Players in California" list five times in the past seven years. Perry has also received Recognition from the California State Senate and Assembly for her work.
Perry serves on the board of Legacy Health Endowment, a Central Valley health care foundation using philanthropy as venture capital to invest in people, strategies and ideas to create long term, sustainable healthcare change. She also serves on the board of Jack Russell Rescue of California, an all-volunteer rescue placing at risk Russell Terriers in foster and forever homes.
Perry is a graduate of the University of California, Davis. She describes her two grown daughters as her best friends and greatest achievements, and spends most of her free time on the back of a horse.
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CONFERENCE PARTNER HIGHLIGHT: CALPINE
"Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with robust commercial, industrial and residential retail operations in key competitive power markets. Because we use clean fuel and renewable resources, Calpine also ranks among the cleanest power generators in the nation. Founded in 1984, we use advanced technologies to generate power in an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner. We are proud to partner with California Women Lead and th
eir programs to
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leadership
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-Kassandra F. Gough, Director, External Affairs, Calpine Corporation
Interested in joining Calpine as a conference partner?
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
California Women Lead is a nonpartisan organization that welcomes women (and men) at any career level to join us at this conference. Our conference is open to anyone interested in advancing her/his personal, professional and political futures.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
The two-day event provides opportunities to expand your knowledge as well as your circle of personal and professional contacts. Our keynote panels will inspire you and our interactive breakout sessions will build your personal, professional and political skill set.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will have the chance to create your own program from a menu of difference breakout sessions ranging from negotiating skills, imposer syndrome, graciously navigating the workforce, how to get appointed to a board or commission, how to run for elected office and so much more!
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California Women Lead | (916) 551-1920
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