Take one day for yourself at the Pennsylvania Governor's Conference for Women, and you'll see an amazing return on your self-investment. The power and presence of this incredible community of women provides the connection, the resources and the support you need, whether your goal is to build your network, impact your community, improve your communication skills, find a mentor, achieve work-life balance, advance your career, increase your energy or market yourself. Learn more about the Conference.
Inspiring Keynoters Share Their Stories
This year's dynamic keynote speakers include actress and news commentator Nancy Giles; Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin; businesswoman and philanthropist Evelyn Lauder; chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi; and president of the Rockefeller Foundation, Judith Rodin, Ph.D.
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Go Green to the Conference — and Make a Friend!
Get more out of the conference by carpooling with other ambitious women who are also attending. Using GoLoco.org, an online ride-sharing community, you'll make a new connection, be able to split the cost of tolls and parking and arrive with an environmental halo – all before 10am! Read more > |
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Challenging Your Fears to Find Your Work+Life "Fit," Not Balance
by Cali Williams Yost
What are the top two reasons people give for not seeking flexibility to manage their work+life fit? Number one is, "They will say no." And, coming in a close second is, "It will hurt my career." These fears are so pervasive that they've actually kept people from seeking creative solutions. And the worst part is they aren't true. Read more > |
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Stress and Health: Brain-Immune Connections in Health and Disease
by Esther M. Sternberg M.D.
The notion that the mind, and negative or positive states of mind (such as psychological stress or wellbeing), can influence health and disease has been accepted in the popular culture for thousands of years. Recent scientific advances are proving not only that these connections are true, but also how they work. Read more > |
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Finding Your Comfort Zone
by Joan Cleveland
There's no doubt that bringing several thousand women together under one very large roof presents a wealth of opportunities—to network, strike up a business relationship and perhaps most importantly, learn something new. Read more > |
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Everyone We Know Is Beautiful!*
by Rachel Silver
On the evening of November 15th, Philadelphia University and A Chance to Heal will host the region's first fashion show and design competition celebrating a diversity of shape, size, height, complexion and age. This revolutionary event, entitled "Body Diversity: Everyone We Know is Beautiful", will take place at Philadelphia University (www.philau.edu). Read more > |
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Mother-Daughter Discounts!
Mothers, register your daughters at the same time (or daughters, register your mothers!) and enjoy a special discount of $215 for both (and $80 for each additional daughter). What better way to spend a day together? |
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Conference Sessions:
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Sneak Peek
3 Key Skills to Master Now: Negotiation, Public Speaking and Branding Yourself
This session will give you three key skills that will help you at all stages of life, both professionally and personally.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Over ninety percent of all face-to-face communication is non-verbal. In this session you'll discover how to make a positive impression and communicate your ideas more powerfully.
Green Living
Every action counts when it comes to protecting the planet. Learn how to incorporate environmentally friendly practices in your day-to-day activities and lead a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life through green living.
This year the Conference will offer three rounds of break-out sessions as well as encores of our most popular sessions, giving you the chance to see even more of your favorite speakers. |
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| "Women are not only 50% of the population, they are 50% of the brains, thus they represent half the potential skills and talent of humanity."
Farkhonda Hassan, Secretary General, Egypt's National Council of Women, 2006 keynote speaker |
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Sharing our Strength
The Pennsylvania Governor's Conference builds on the concept of women supporting women, and each year we provide a number of financial scholarships for women who would otherwise be unable to attend the Conference. This year, for the first time, we are giving YOU the opportunity to make a donation to help underwrite conference registrations and bring the Conference's invaluable support, connections and resources to even more deserving women. You may donate online when you register or mail a check to: The Pennsylvania Governor's Conference for Women
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
One of the Conference's supporting organizations, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, will host its 31st annual show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center November 8-11, 2007. This premier show and sale of contemporary craft includes 195 of the finest and most dynamic craft artists in the United States as well as 26 artists from Canada. All work is for sale. Be sure and visit the show on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday following the Conference!
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