In this high-energy program, Kitty Barrow draws from her own journey and the journeys of other highly successful female leaders, to show women how leadership starts within. Kitty also shares solid strategies that everyone can apply to enrich their lives and solidify their businesses. This keynote is not only for women, but for men who want to raise and support strong women within their families and organizations. Get ready to be inspired, energized, and to take your leadership to the next level!

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In-person location:  EC 1S Auditorium

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In 2018 Amanda McDonough became a published author. Her memoir, “Ready to be Heard: How I Lost My Hearing and Found My Voice,” details the true story of how Amanda became Deaf, fought for her independence, and found her purpose. She now also imparts her story of resilience and perseverance on audiences as a motivational speaker. Ms. McDonough travels the world motivating and inspiring audiences to overcome obstacles in their lives and become the hero of their own stories.

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In-person location:  EC 1S Auditorium

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What tools should you always have in place and what are the effective ways to use them? We’ll discuss networking – both external and internal, keeping an up-to-date resume, and developing a professional social media presence.

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In-person location: EC 1S Auditorium

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With today’s fast-paced society, we may need to adapt how we communicate to ensure our message is received. Join us as we discuss the following:

• Speaking for ALL to hear
• Creating the WOW factor in your conversations and presentations
• Understanding your audience
• Staying in the FLOW
• Resonating change through your message
• Identifying a Call to Action

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In-person location:  EC 1S Auditorium

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Hear about the value of being in a mentor relationship, how to identify a good mentor, and activities that can drive success.

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In-person location: EC 6N 600 Auditorium

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Shauna Grice and Adam Madinger will present on various stages of the hiring process from resume writing to interviewing skills including details on the new screening process.  

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In-person location: EC 6N 600 Auditorium

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Wendi Shoop, HR Business Partner at Southern Company, will present on practical ways to plan and prepare for the next opportunity in your career. Utilizing the tools available through Southern Company, participants will have an opportunity to learn how to create a career growth strategy and action plan for implementation.

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In-person location: EC 6N 600 Auditorium

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Are you a mid-career hire wanting to acclimate to your new company? Come learn tips and tricks from Wendi Shoop, HR Business Partner, who moved to Southern Company after working 27 years at BCBS of Alabama. Wendi will present on her personal experience as a mid-career hire, the challenges she faced, and how she overcame the obstacles to being heard and creating change.

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In-person location: EC 6N 600 Auditorium

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We all know we are supposed to have a development plan, but how do you know what to put on it? In this session, find out how to use assessments to identify tangible areas for improvement or strengths to build on for your career development plan and align it to Southern Company’s leadership competencies. 

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To grow and advance in your career, it’s important to learn how to ask for internalize and act on feedback. In this session, learn how to leverage feedback for your growth and welcome feedback as a starting point for your development. 

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What is imposter syndrome and why is it important to understand?

• Recognize the 5 different types of Imposter Syndrome
• Learn how to leverage the struggle of Imposter Syndrome for a more positive outcome
• Walk away with a Call to Action

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