In this issue: 

• Read the Reviews: Our 2023 Leadership Conference Was "Powerful," "Inspiring" and "Dynamic"!
• Last Chance to Register for the Fall Executive Development Series (EDS) - Choose One of Two Distinct Programs
• BMLI Alumnae, Join Us for the 2023 Betsy Magness Graduate Institute: Empowering Industry Leaders to Reach New Heights
• Save the Date and Learn More About the 2023 Tech It Out Conference
• Download The WICT Network Member App, Available on All Mobile Devices
• Let's Network! Follow and like us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

The reviews are in—our 2023 Leadership Conference was a “powerful,” “inspiring” and “dynamic” event! As we plan for our next Leadership Conference on October 21-22, 2024, we look forward to offering more thought-provoking content and speakers.

Curious about our Leadership Conference? Let the reviews speak for themselves!

• "Incredibly valuable, energizing and enriching."
• "Wonderful conference. Left feeling uplifted with some new skills and motivations to impact the community beyond just work."
• "It was uplifting to see such an amazing group of women that have made such a remarkable impact in their respective fields, and to be surrounded by such a vast wealth of knowledge. Everyone should experience this conference at least once in their professional career."

View our LinkedIn feed or other forms of social media like Instagram to see more of our Leadership Conference experience.

If you couldn’t join us in person, you can still access the conference content – click the button below to register now for online, on-demand access through Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Register for Our Fall Programs Now! Read More About Our Two Sessions Below.

• Executive Leadership Presence (ELP): October 11-12, San Diego, CA 
• REGISTER NOW >>

• Leading with Power and Authenticity (LWPA): October 11-13, San Diego, CA
• REGISTER NOW >>

Our two fall Executive Development Series (EDS) programs, Executive Leadership Presence (ELP) program (offered twice per year) and Leading with Power and Authenticity (LWPA) program (offered once per year) is our premier professional development opportunity for mid-career professional women in media, entertainment and technology; a building block for members of The WICT Network.

Curious about the two programs in our fall Executive Development Series? Read more about the distinct programs below.

Executive Leadership Presence

Executive Leadership Presence helps participants manage the art of presence, inspiring confidence, engaging and influencing others while accelerating your career trajectory. Gain access to a unique toolkit of 12 powerful attributes, skills and thought processes that will propel you to new heights of success.

Leading with Power and Authenticity



Leading with Power and Authenticity focuses on developing the art of powerful and genuine leadership utilizing polarities as a foundation. You'll discover how to establish a balance between determination and inclusiveness, strength and vulnerability.

Special discounted rates are still available! Please contact kwalker@wict.org to reserve your room.

Join us for the 2023

Betsy Magness Graduate Institute

Empowering Industry Leaders

to Reach New Heights

We are thrilled to invite you to the highly-anticipated Betsy Magness Graduate Institute (BMGI) – a program designed to empower Betsy alum to reach new heights. Our program team designed the content with input from your peers to create an experience that delivers what you enjoyed most about the Betsy experience – networking, self-reflection, diversity of thought and perspective, new learning and personal growth.  

RECEPTION – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Your BMGI experience starts with a tradition we know and love, the opening reception, where you will reconnect with classmates and alumnae while welcoming the newest Betsy classes.

DAY ONE - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16

The Center for Creative Leadership will lead you in an exploration of vertical development, which aims to amplify your thought processes by drawing from the collective wisdom of previous experiences. Evolving as a leader requires a deep understanding of how our past shapes our current behavior and influences future decision-making. By actively participating in this transformative journey, you will refine your capacity for critical and strategic thinking, empowering you to navigate the complexities of today's dynamic workplace with confidence and seize the abundant opportunities that lie ahead.

DAY TWO - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Industry experts will cover two distinct areas of leadership and legacy. We will begin the day with a panel session titled A Seat at the Table: Pathways to Board Leadership. This session will be led by subject matter expert Fran Helms, Senior Client Partner and Co-Lead, Media and Entertainment, Korn Ferry. Fran will moderate a session with a panel of glass ceiling shatterers: women who have been placed on one or more publicly traded boards. 

The concluding component of the program features Jeff Benton, CEO and Founder, Paragon Performance Evolution, who will lead The Optimal Performance Workshop: Intelligent Energy Management 2.0. Jeff will share evidence-based tools and techniques rooted in decades of peer-reviewed research in the areas of neuroscience, psychology and physiology. Attendees will learn how to achieve, and sustain, an optimal operational state (coherence) in all aspects of life, paving the way for significant improvements in mental clarity, decision-making, communication and overall performance.

We look forward to reconnecting with you at BMGI 2023!

DATES AND LOCATION

• November 15 - November 17
• Los Angeles, CA

The program will open with a welcome reception at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 15, and conclude by 12:30 pm on Friday, November 17.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a graduate of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute

The Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills will host the 2023 BMGI program. Room rates start at $229/night (plus tax, while supplies last) and are subject to availability. Visit the Sofitel website to reserve your room by Monday, October 30; enter the code WICT23 in the “Preferential Code” field to obtain our discounted rates.

The WICT Network is proud to partner with The WICT Network: Southeast Chapter to co-host this year’s Tech It Out program on generative AI. Participants will hear from inspiring leaders who play critical roles in shaping the media landscape through cutting edge advancements in technology. Save the date and watch for registration and program announcements coming soon!

Unlock the full potential of The WICT Network with our cutting-edge member app, now available for download on all major mobile operating systems. Created to amplify the strength of our network, the app empowers members spanning the media, entertainment, and technology sectors to foster powerful connections with their peers on a global scale.

The app has several features designed to help you easily form connections, and make the most of your member benefits, including access to our Events & Registration, Webinars, Calendar, Groups and other Resources.

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