On April 8th IAEE hosted its annual Women’s Leadership Forum in Washington D.C. The forum focuses on topics that are unique to women in the exhibitions and events industry. It is tailored for all women regardless of age, individual situation, or current position held within their company.
This year our Leadership Facilitator was Valorie Burton. She is a bestselling author, speaker, and life coach dedicated to helping people get unstuck and be unstoppable in every area of life.
I'm excited to speak on RESILIENCE in DCQthis morning @IAEE_HQ Women's Leadership Forum along with @ClaireShipman talking CONFIDENCE!
— Valorie Burton (@valorieburton) April 8, 2015
Claire Shipman, co-author of The Confidence Code & ABC News contributor, held a discussion on confidence.
Claire Shipman, co-author of The Confidence Code & ABC News contributor: Build confidence by taking action #IAEE_WLF pic.twitter.com/OA6cYNMdud
— Danica Tormohlen (@DanicaTormohlen) April 8, 2015
Our favorite quotes from the day were:
"When you want to have a pity party, don't call a resilient woman." –@valorieburton #IAEE_WLF
— Patti Steele (@MeetingConsult) April 8, 2015
.@valorieburton great start #IAEE_WLF "You may fall 7 times; you get back up 8" @IAEE_HQ Womens Leadership Forum
— Cheryl Rose (@crose_Canada) April 8, 2015
Think Positive! It expands our ability to deal with stress and make better choices. #IAEE_WLF
— Kyla Knudson (@kyla_knudson) April 8, 2015
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IAEE also announced the recipient of the 2015 Woman of Achievement Award. This year’s award winner, Karen Chupka from CES was at Women’s Leadership Forum to accept her award from IAEE EVP and COO, Cathy Breden.
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The final discussion was a power panel of influential women leaders in the exhibitions and events industry. Panelists included Megan Tanel, CEM is Vice President of Exhibitions & Events for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the 2015 Chairperson of IAEE, Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP, IAEE Executive Vice President & COO, Casandra Matej, Executive Director of the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group.
#IAEE_WLF Power Panel – Megan Tanel @aemadvisor,Casandra Matej @VisitSanAntonio,CarinaBauer @IMEX_Group,Cathy Breden pic.twitter.com/AmFkLijor0
— IAEE Headquarters (@IAEE_HQ) April 8, 2015
Some key take aways from the event were:
. @IAEE_HQ Lots of great takeaways at #IAEE_WLF! Don't overthink. Build confidence by taking action. Don't ruminate, rewire.
— Danica Tormohlen (@DanicaTormohlen) April 8, 2015
Wonderful education with wonderful women at the #IAEE_WLF! I have a contact buzz from rubbing elbows with all of them!
— Patti Steele (@MeetingConsult) April 8, 2015
As women, we need to find ways to be happy with what we have in order to find the happiness we are looking for. @valorieburton #IAEE_WLF
— Mary Higham (@MHighamVXD) April 8, 2015
#IAEE_WLF amazing speakers, surrounded by amazing ladies! @SmartCityNtwks
— Janet Allen-Smith (@jmallensmith) April 8, 2015
We hope to see you next year!
Learn more about IAEE Women’s Leadership Forum or to stay in the loop for next year’s Women’s Leadership Forum join the IAEE Women’s Leadership Forum LinkedIn Group.
