Background

Intended for diverse and multicultural women professionals, executives and entrepreneurs, this conference is designed to support the leadership and executive development of women of all races, cultures and backgrounds. This conference promises to spark imagination and energize careers.

• Intended for diverse and multicultural women professionals, executives and entrepreneurs, this conference is designed to support the leadership and executive development of women of all races, cultures and backgrounds. This conference promises to spark imagination and energize careers.

• The purpose of this briefing book is to provide our honored guests and speakers with vital event information and important logistical details. Our goal is to make your contribution and conference experience as rewarding as possible.

• Included are:

• Fact Sheet
• Full Event Schedule
• General Information & floor plans
• Accommodations

Dress is business & casual business

• Dress is business & casual business

• Photos & Video taping are permitted

• Business card exchange will be held at the Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday 10/14

• You will have the opportunity to meet leading authors & purchase signed copies of their books

• Complimentary parking on site

• #DWConf2015 join us tweeting

• www.Diversitywoman.com for up to date details

BACKGROUND

• BACKGROUND

• This year, Diversity Woman is pleased to hold it’s third one-on-one coaching sessions as a complimentary offering during this year’s conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with a coach for a 30 minute one-on one meeting that take place during the conference breakout sessions.

• The Leadership Coaching sessions will be scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis. Advanced sign up is required. Attendees are asked to sign up for up to one (1) session.

• Attendees can state their preference by whom they wish to be coached, but matches are not guaranteed. During the evening reception on Wednesday, October 14, Diversity Woman facilitates the introductions between the coach and the coachee.

• OCTOBER 15, 2015 [LOCATION: ASBURY C]

• Morning Sessions 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

• Morning Time Block A: 11:00 am – 11:30 am

• 15 min. transition 11:30 am – 11:45 pm

• Morning Time Block B: 11:45 am – 12:15 pm

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• Afternoon Sessions 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

• Afternoon Time Block A: 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

• 15 min. transition 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

• Afternoon Time Block B: 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

• OBJECTIVES

• We negotiate every day. We negotiate with co-workers, bosses, subordinates, clients, salespeople, and many others. Coaching can help identify the source of challenge (internal or external or both) and help devise a strategy to remove, work around or change direction. The Diversity Woman’s coaching initiative is designed to build the woman leaders understanding, skill, and/or confidence so that she or he can achieve better outcomes for a particular negotiation.

• Examples of obstacles or challengers may include:

• time management

• inadequate visibility

• bias or stereotypes

• team, or peer conflict

• challenging organizational culture

• lack of sponsors or mentors

• inadequate network connections

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• PREPARATION: Attendees are asked to consider in advance the below questions/scenario:

• What do I want?

• Why do I want it?

• Why don’t I have it (what is in the way)?

• "I would like to ________ but ________ poses an obstacle. What do I need to consider to accomplish my/the company’s goal?" 

TRANSPORTATION DETAILS - DISNEY's MAGICAL EXPRESS

• TRANSPORTATION DETAILS - DISNEY's MAGICAL EXPRESS

• To make your transportation arrangements from the airport to the Yacht & Beech Club, please make your Disney's Magical Express Reservation at least 30 days in advance or your arrival date to take advantage of Disney World's renowned complimentary service. Your hotel reservation number is required to use this service.

• Note: We encourage you to take advantage of this complimentary service - Taxi services rates run approx. $80 one-way.

• To be directed to Disney's Magical Express that includes complimentary luggage and round-trip service from Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World Resorts click link below:

• http://www.disneyconventiontickets.com/disneyworld/transportation/

• THE EXPERIENCE

• Delight in the formal grace of a grand New England-style yacht club at this lakeside hotel. Relax in the inviting elegance of a plush lobby replete with nautical touches, explore the whimsical Stormalong Bay and rent a variety of watercraft from Bayside Marina. Sharing many amenities with its pastel-toned sister, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is walking distance to Epcot and a convenient boat ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 
• QUICK FACTS

• Pets not allowed.

• Check-in time starts at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

• The preferred airport is Orlando, FL [MCO]

• Amenities include free Wi-Fi and complimentary parking