The cornerstone of building great scenes in improvisation is, "Yes, and." This concept means embracing and adding onto others’ suggestions (offers), so that we can create something better together. This simple phrase is also a powerful philosophy for life. What exactly can improvisation teach people about marketing, creativity and risk-taking (read: failing and learning!)? It …
Where is humanity headed in space and how do we get there? Darlene Lim is part of the Planetary Systems team at NASA where she seeks to enable discovery and science on other planets when our explorers are humans as well as robots. She'll talk about the Moon, asteroids, and Mars; and the research she's …
What is genius? And how you can you bring more of it to your life and business? Join Taryn Voget for a fascinating look at the ingredients of genius. In this intimate, interactive talk, Taryn will show you how to harness the elements of genius and ignite your life and your business. Taryn Voget is …
Sara Geber will challenge us to rethink retirement. She will lead a discussion that includes the following: How will you spend the next 20-30 years? Where will you live? How well do you like yourself (and your spouse!) at this age? How healthy are your key relationships? What will give your life meaning and purpose? …
Lorraine Hariton recently left her post as Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs at the US Department of State. Appointed to this position by Secretary Hillary Clinton in 2009, Lorraine was responsible for outreach to the business community and led efforts in global entrepreneurship, innovation and international women’s business leadership. Prior to her role …
In times past, it was normal for women to be initiated to awaken their innate powers of body, heart, mind and spirit. In our modern Western world much of the knowledge of women's initiations has been lost. Megan Wagner, PhD, has traveled the world studying women's rites of passage, why they were lost and what …
Are you an entrepreneur, executive, service professional or civic leader ready to expand your influence, increase your professional success, have an impact far beyond a single organization and ultimately leave a legacy that matters? If this is you, or might be you, then our speaker, Denise Brosseau, invites you to consider becoming a thought leader. Denise will …
Join Kat as she guides us through 6 essential secrets for living with zest, confidence, and radiance—no matter what. Kat knows firsthand what it's like to share the angst of change, re-invention, and redefinition. Seven years ago, after ending a marriage of 34 years, she stood in front of a mirror and asked. “Who is …
Sumaya will share her journey of how rebelling against her traditional Bangladeshi upbringing helped redefine and reshape what success looks like for young professionals around the world. She’ll also share her wisdom on what it takes to build a business, her approach to networking and her future goals. Sumaya Kazi is the Founder and CEO …
