NAWBO Women's Business Conference
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Power Your Dreams Women's Business Conference Chicago 2009 June 24 - 26th, 2009 In business, when a keen sense of urgency combines with the deep vision of forethrough, powerful opportunities emerge. The NAWBO Women's Business Conference 2009 propels these opportunities to the forefront. Executives from among America's 10.1 million women-owned businesses - from diverse cultures and perspectives - will gath together on June 24-26...to Power their Dreams.  Cick here for more information: 
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Recent Information About w2wlink.com
The Frisco Enterprise Star Women of Vision Announces Mentor of Year (Saturday, October 27, 2007) Women of Visionary Influence honored outstanding mentors at its recent annual Mentor Recognition Awards Luncheon. Frances Pelley of the Texoma Council of Governments was named Mentor of the Year. Community Mentor of the Year was Carol Martinez of State Farm Insurance, and Education Mentor of the Year was Dr. Julia Shahid of Austin College. Each year, the awards recognize women who clearly encourage and motivate other women in the workplace, provide special value to their organization, and impact measurable growth in the development of women and their organization. Pelley, executive director of Texoma Council of Governments, is active in Sherman community organizations and has served as a role model throughout her career. During the flooding in Cooke, Grayson and Fannin counties, she helped many navigate the channels of governmental agencies. Pelley is also a long-time advocate of Aus...
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Take Your Career to the Next Level
Discover your higher career potential by harnessing the power of peer networking on the web with w2wlink's Network Circles.  They are effortless to join, and match you specifically to private groups of reasonable size for professional women who share similar interests with you.  The Network Circle concept was created by CEO Lisbeth McNabb (formerly CFO of match.com), who knows the Internet and knows about matching. Have you ever wondered ‘How does she do it?’ about the professional women who seem to 'have it all' – great leadership and presentation skills, strong networking connections, a balanced work and family life and the ability to deal with seemingly any challenge that comes their way.  How can other professional women everywhere tap into, learn and be mentored by these women who have the business world figured out?  Networking. . . with w2wlink.com's online networking circles that match professional women with like interests into private groups of up to ten, it has never been...
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WBENC National Conferences
Annual Women In Business Conference In June 2008, WBENC will hold its 9th annual Women In Business conference in Atlanta, GA. More than 3,000 attendees and 400 exhibitors are expected to attend the event. Conference sponsorship levels range from $75,000 to $5,000. This event is the largest of its kind for women's business enterprises. During the three-day event, WBEs, senior corporate executives, supplier diversity and procurement professionals, and government representatives will foster many business opportunities by participating in an ambitious agenda including networking activities, workshops, key note plenary sessions, special events and Matchmaker meetings. JAne Austen Society of North America 2008 Annual General Meeting, Chicago, Illinois "Jane Austen's Legacy: Life, Love, & Laughter" 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Jane Austen Society of North America in Chicago during October 2-5, 2008, at the Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel.  
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Stress Is a Constant Companion for Women
Ask Beth Donnelly of Amherst what stresses her out the most, and you'll get an immediate answer.  "Number one is bickering between the kids," says the 41-year-old mother of three active boys, Shane, 9; Kyle, 7 1/2, and Ryan, 3.  "That's absolutely number one, because there's nothing I can do about it, I can't stop it; that's just the way kids are." Beth Donnelly has it exactly right, say stress experts. "The worst kinds of stress are the stressors we can't control and are forced to live with, " says Dr. Davis I. Kurss, an obstetrician and gynecologist who is director of the Women's Wellness Center.  Whether the stress is caused by the normal sibling rivalry of three healthy, happy youngsters or something more serious, such as financial, emotional or health crises, women seem to shoulder more of the stress burden, Kurss says.  "Invariably, over the last 20 years of taking care of women, I've found that men do what they have to do, and women do what they have to do PLUS," he says.  ...
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Current Women's Destination Spa Events
Perfect Health This five day program focuses on bringing a sense of calm and balance to those who are experiencing emotional, physical, relationship or career-related stress or distress. Held periodically in Carlsbad, CA at The Chopra Center for Well-Being.     Shape Your Life A five day program with seminars on rejuvenation, renewal and community building along with classes on diet, nutrition, self esteem, body image and behavior.  Activities include yoga and outdoor adventures. Held periodically in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada at The Western Resort & Spa.    The Women’s Journey Presented by Leslee Vogal.   A day for women to dive into the journey of themselves and explore information and myths about how to be healthy and whole during the entire menopause period.  Located at the 70-acre Enchantment Resort in Sedona’s Boynton Canyon, the native people have long considered this a sacred place. At an altitude of 4,600 feet, Mii amo is surrounded by the majestic Red Rock/Secret...
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How Emotional Is Too Emotional?
Emotion isn't a bad thing in the workplace. But you do need to know when showing feeling is OK -- and when you need to rein it in. Recently, I participated in a panel discussion about how women can help themselves, and each other, advance in the workplace. The panel was sponsored by a major insurance company as part of its yearly conference for female brokers and between the three panel members we'd done everything from cocktail waitressing to working as a White House aide to climbing Mt. Everest. A good portion of the discussion was devoted to Q&A, and, at one point, a woman raised her hand to ask something I hear from audience members again and again. "What can women do about being too emotional at work?" Our responses varied from the practical -- if you're going to cry, get into your office fast and shut the door -- to the more general -- most workplace decisions are made in order to further a company or a product, not as personal attacks. All of which I agree with. But I also fo...
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Going Bold
I’m at the midpoint of my life, but there’s nothing halfway about how I want to live right now. How many of you are feeling the same way?  It really doesn’t interest me to look back at where I’ve been or stress about what lies ahead. I’m pumped to live more boldly right now and pull out all the stops to make this moment as big and juicy as it’s meant to be.    And as I look at the world now, it calls for bold talk, bold acts and for women with big, bold hearts to make a difference. We’re hungry for women’s ways of resolving conflict, finding common ground and building peaceful communities. When just one of us steps out to express our energy and passion, the entire world gets a bit bolder, saner and more alive.   Recently, I knew, without a doubt, that I had to go bold. My soul strutted every time I thought of going to Africa to support African women in their climb out of poverty, growing my soul in the journey. So I spent time with the amazing women of BeadforLife in Uganda, refug...
Author: Susan Skog

Network Circle Peer Groups
Fill out a confidential professional profile to be matched in a private peer networking group of 4 - 10 members with common interests. You'll be able to learn, seek advice, discuss topics and share viewpoints.  Typical groups will include the following areas of interest: Corporate Fast Track Entrepreneurial Journey Selling a Business New Career Path Job Loss Transition Self Employment Networking Skills Mentoring Work or Career Change Re-entering the Workforce After Raising Children Promotion Back to College Back to Work Finding Time for Personal Growth Building a Friendship Support System Divorce Relocation Empty Nest Retirement Aging Parents Dating as a Professional Women Work Family Life Balance Work Health Life Balance Work Single Life Balance My Own Forum Group Click here to go to the Network Circle page.
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Tough Talk
Many women are terrified of conflict, but avoiding a difficult conversation with a colleague because it makes you feel uncomfortable is both unprofessional and unfair. Here's how to prepare for -- and lessen the discomfort of -- touchy situations.  Margaret considered herself a first class professional in a field where keeping your priorities straight and keeping your cool were both of the essence. She worked as an emergency medical technician, the only woman in an Oakland, Calif., firehouse, until Jamie, another young nurse, joined the crew. Jamie seemed good-hearted and committed and, as the senior woman on the scene, Margaret willingly took her under her wing. But over time it became clear that Jamie's meek personality was getting in the way. She was afraid to take on many of the responsibilities necessary to be an EMT, like driving the ambulance or staying alone with a critical patient. Margaret knew she should say something but, since the conversation would have been awkward and...
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Why Women Are Better NetWeavers
What is NetWeaving and how does it differ from traditional Networking? NetWeaving is, in many ways, an altruistic spinoff form of networking. It follows the Golden Rule of, “What goes around will come back around.” In the long run, the benefits and outcomes from NetWeaving will almost always exceed those of the more traditional, “What’s in it for me?” (WIIFMe) networking.  What’s wrong with “traditional” WIIFMe Networking? Here is a common situation: You go to a networking or business reception or meeting and have nice conversations with several people. You exchange business cards with great intentions to reconnect based on a common interest or possible strategic connection identified at the time.  But then, as you get back to your office -- to the piles of emails and phone messages, meetings, etc. – you get caught up in your current work. A few days go by and no one follows up. A week goes by, then two weeks. Pretty soon, you come back across those business cards from the energiz...
Author: Bob Littell

Every Woman's Secret Weapon
You don't need scientists to tell you that working out is healthy—you can feel and see the difference it makes in your body. But when it comes to exercise and staving off cancer, it's what you can't see that matters. The effects of exercise are so powerful that being overweight and sedentary are believed to play a role in 25 percent of cancer cases worldwide, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France. "Exercise is one of the most important things women can do to reduce their risk of developing the most common cancers," says Anne McTiernan, M.D., director of the Prevention Center at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. "You don't need to be an athlete to reap the benefits. The best exercises are the ones that you'll enjoy and work into your daily routine."  Even more encouraging: It's never too late to start a program.  The many ways working out reduces your risk Use any method you like to break a sweat. The key is to spend about h...
Author: Alonna Friedman

A Guide To Screenings For Every Decade Of Your Life
When should you have your first mammogram? When should you start being concerned about osteoporosis? It's never too early to know the answers to health questions like these so that you can know how -- and when -- to act. We've created a decade-by-decade guide to health issues to keep an eye out for, medical screenings to have, and nutritional supplements to take. Start with these recommendations when you're in your 20s and continue down the list as you reach your golden years. Your 20s and 30s Keep an eye on these health issues: • Your weight. It's good to maintain a stable weight going forward. Putting on too much of it can put you at greater risk for developing ailments such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. • Your skin. Skin cancer is on the rise in 20- and 30-something women. It's not just sun worshippers and light-complexioned people at risk -- everyday exposure can increase melanoma risk, even in those with darker complexions. Keep an eye out for enlarging moles and u...
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Professional Women's Guide To Office Essentials
At long last, Democrats and Republicans agree on something: Nancy Pelosi is the best-dressed woman in Washington. Her stylish suits, paired perfectly with jewelry, are sophisticated and polished – and show the world she means business. Pelosi knows that what we wear speaks volumes about how seriously we take our jobs. The media may not be analyzing your every fashion choice, but you can bet your boss is. Read on to discover which office essentials you should keep in your closet. Dress to Impress The first step to dressing well is to acknowledge that your clothes send a message about your work ethic. “Whether it’s fair or not, people size you up by what you wear,” says Mary Lou Andre, fashion consultant and author of Ready to Wear (Penguin, 2004). Ironed slacks and a crisp blouse will earn the boss’s applause, while scuffed pumps and fraying sweaters will draw attention you don’t want. Shallow as it seems, the state of your shoes affects your coworkers’ view of you. But look on the b...
Author: Carly Young

How to Work a Room
Do you find yourself stuck in awkward silences with members of your own family? Whether you want to improve your social skills in your business or personal life, Susan RoAne, keynote speaker and best-selling author of the newly revised How to Work a Room (Collins, 2007), can help. In this LifeScript exclusive, RoAne gives the low-down on how to feel at ease, meet new people and form new relationships – no matter what social situation you find yourself in. The Benefits Savvy social skills are essential for business executive women who attend conferences and high-powered meetings. But those in the workforce aren’t the only ones who can benefit from networking know-how. Whether you’re at a wedding, birthday party or casual barbeque, working a room with charm and pizzazz will ensure everyone remembers you. You’ll have a blast meeting new people, and you’ll make new friends and contacts along the way. Prepare Think of it as studying for a test: Your work begins before you show up to the...
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Live Out Your Dreams to Teach Your Kids to Live Theirs
I have young children. Four of them to be exact since I counted them only this morning as I shuffled them into the car for school drop off. There are a lot of things I do for my kids, most of which I enjoy, some of which I don't but I do anyway. But apart from the many things I do for my children, I know my greatest responsibility is to be a wonderful role model for them. To do that means living my life in such a way that enables me to feel truly great about myself and in what I am doing with the talents I was blessed with. It means fulfilling the one true mission that we all have in life -- to do the best we can with what we have been given. You see, ahead of everything we do for our children, what will most affect their ability to live truly successful and happy lives themselves, is who we are for them as not only mothers, but as women.  From that perspective, I believe we can be far more powerful as mothers in supporting our children to fulfilling their own unique potential to rise...
Author: Margie Warrell