Thursday, October 17, 2024
Currency Connections: Building Networks for Workplace Cohesion & Client Rapport
Laurie Guest, CSP, Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker and Author
In today's fast-paced business environment, success hinges not just on financial acumen but also on the strength of our networks. This session delves into the vital role networking plays in fostering a cohesive work environment and building lasting relationships with banking clients. This interactive session is packed with actionable insights and real-world examples, designed to help professionals harness the power of connection to drive their organizations forward.
Elevating Your Strategic Vision: Empowering Women Leaders in Banking
Catherine Nestrick, Vice President, Women’s Leadership & DEI, American Bankers Association
Join us for an engaging session designed for women bankers looking to enhance their strategic perspective—a critical leadership skill where women can excel. Discover practical techniques and insights on how to leverage your existing strengths to drive business growth and expand your influence. Together, we’ll explore successful strategies that empower you to become a visionary leader and make a lasting impact in your organization.
Professional Development, How the Fed Can Help
Megan Kahlenberg, Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis offers a number of programs and material to help individuals develop and explore new information on a wide variety of topics pertinent for financial professionals. During this presentation, you will hear from AVP Megan Kahlenberg with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis on what she has learned through her tenure with the Fed, the crucial role that mentors play in professional develop and the programs and resources offered by the Fed to help you grow in the banking profession.
Finding Your Voice: Speaking Up and Advocating for Yourself
Jonelle Marie Carter, Speaker, Author, Personal & Professional Development Coach
This session focuses on developing the confidence to express your thoughts, feelings, and needs in any situation. Whether in personal relationships, at work, or in social settings, you'll learn how to communicate effectively and assert yourself. Through practice and self-awareness, you'll build the courage to use your voice and advocate for what you want and need.
Friday, October 18, 2024
Managing Your Career
Leslie Drish, Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
This interactive session will provide an approach to help you take ownership of your career. Strategies for goal setting, sharpening your skills, building your network, and developing your brand will be shared.
Permission to Pause – Transforming Pressure to Inner Peace & Outer Performance
Nadene Cherry, Corporate Speaker & Meditation Leader
In a fast-paced world where we juggle priorities and make crucial decisions, transforming pressure into inner peace and outer performance starts with taking Permission to Pause. Nadene's approach, which doubled her sales performance in Corporate America, is now shared globally. In her signature Permission to Pause Workshop, she explains why pausing is essential at work, introduces the 3C's (calmness, compassion, and clarity) for better performance, and presents three unique pauses to integrate into your daily routine.
Why Mentoring Matters
Kathryn Spitznagle, Professional Coach, Women’s Mentor, Podcast Host & Author
Whether you lead millennials or work with them on teams, you may be asking how do we best engage, motivate or inspire them? The answer: Your leadership style and approach are key to engaging and retaining them. During this session you'll learn about the top five things millennials want from a boss and a company. You'll also learn coaching styles and proven mentoring techniques that build trust, inspire loyalty and develop leadership.
Cybersecurity: From Exposed to Empowered
Carla Stone, CEO of TechGuard Security
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to take the information they learned from the presentation and put it into practice. Attendees will have a better understanding of what they can do to secure their bank. They'll go from exposed to empowered, now knowing what they can do to improve their posture and make informed decisions regarding their cybersecurity.
Elevate Your Impact: Understanding Industry Challenges
Jenifer Snook, Senior Vice President Consulting Services, Haberfeld
Every one of you plays a vital role in your financial institution, no matter your position. In this interactive session, we’ll dive into the most pressing challenges facing our industry and explore how they shape your institution. Remember, knowledge is power—it not only builds your confidence but also empowers you to grow and excel in your role.
Combatting Financial Exploitation and Cyberfraud
Robin Gutheridge, CAMS, CRCM, Director, Wipfli LLP
Elder abuse and email compromise fraud are pressing concerns for financial institutions, This presentation explores elder abuse fraud, including financial exploitation, identity theft, and targeted scams, and reveals fraudsters' tactics like phishing, fake charities, and deceptive investments. It also covers email compromise, detailing how cybercriminals exploit email accounts to steal information or trick victims into transferring funds. Discover effective strategies to protect against these critical threats.
Building a Culture that Fosters Curiosity
Anne Schutt, VP of Business Development, Midwestern Securities
Eleanor Roosevelt famously said, “Life must be lived, and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.” Why is curiosity so important in the workplace? In a Harvard Business Review of 3000 employees, 92% felt that curiosity was a catalyst for job satisfaction, motivation, innovation, and high performance, yet only 24% felt curious at work. In this session, we will help you learn to identify and remove barriers you may have in place that are preventing a curiosity culture so that you can retain and attract talent to your organization.
It's Up To Us: Being A Woman In Banking
Natalie Bartholomew, The Girl Banker
Being a woman in banking means a lot of different things in 2024. We are juggling the balance of our careers and family, dealing with potential burnout, and doing what we can to make strides in a male dominated industry. In Natalie's session, you'll be inspired to advocate for the women on your team, challenged to bring up the next generation of women in banking, and will receive some direct take-aways that you can put into practice immediately after the conference. If we don't do it, who will?