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Washington, DCWomeninBusiness SharedInterestandIdentity March 21, March 21, FridaySponsored by the Women of Hopkins We are pleased to host the 13th Annual Women's Leadership Conference - Your Leadership Evolution: Crafting a Path with Intention, Impact, and Innovation in person on Friday, March 21, 2025 in Washington, DC at the new Bloomberg Center at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue. Please join the Women of Hopkins, other alumni, students, and friends in person for a full day of interactive workshops, dynamic discussions for professional and personal development and growth, and engagement with a diverse and vibrant community. To register for the in person sessions please scroll down. To fully celebrate Women's History Month virtual sessions will be offered March 5th, 11th, and 19th. Women of Hopkins looks forward to seeing you online and in person in March! Please register now!Open to all Alumni & Friends A portion of this registration fee will serve as a donation in support of future programming and events. If you wish to not have a portion of your registration support such initiatives, you may contact the Office of Annual Giving: oag@jhu.edu. While participating in off-campus events and meetings sponsored by the JHAA/JHM/JHHS participants must follow all public health guidelines mandated by the local jurisdiction and venue at the time of the event. Johns Hopkins strongly suggests that attendees who join in person receive at least one dose of an FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine before attending This is subject to change. JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy2025-03-21 -- 8 -- 00 -- AM -- 2025-03-21 -- 5 -- 00 -- PM -- 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW -- -- Baltimore -- DC -- 21211 -- USA -- 0 -- -- 170 -- Conference Participation -- 0 -- 0 Conference Participation 2025-03-21 -- 9 -- 20 -- AM -- -- -- -- -- 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW -- -- Washington -- DC -- 20001 -- USA -- 0 -- Michelle Singletary Bus ’93 Women of Hopkins is excited to welcome alumna and award winning financial columnist, and author, Michelle Singletary, as our keynote speaker this year. -- 170 -- Keynote Address -- 0 -- 0 Keynote Address 2025-03-21 -- 10 -- 30 -- AM -- -- -- -- -- 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW -- -- Washington -- DC -- 20001 -- USA -- 0 -- Leadership in Focus: Know Your Style and When to Adapt It with Authenticity and Impact Dr. Candace Steele-Flippin Bus ’99, ’01Are you using the right leadership style at the right time? Most leaders rely on one or two styles, but today’s complex higher education landscape demands greater flexibility. Emotional intelligence (EI) is now essential for effective leadership. Research shows that leaders with strong EI skills—self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management—build trust, foster collaboration, manage stress, and achieve meaningful outcomes.Daniel Goleman, renowned psychologist and author, identified six EI-based leadership styles: Visionary, Coaching, Affiliative, Democratic, Pacesetting, and Commanding. These styles offer practical guidance for navigating a variety of leadership challenges and opportunities.In this session, you’ll explore your leadership style, discover where it works best, and learn how to pivot authentically to other styles when the situation calls for it. Women Who Connect: Unlocking the Power of Relationships Nettie Owens Engr ’01 Do you dread networking that creates surface-level, transactional connections? You know the kind—the forced smiles, awkward business card exchanges, and forgettable small talk. Let’s flip the script! This fun and engaging session is all about real connections that actually matter. You’ll leave with at least 5 powerful new relationships and a refreshing new way to network that doesn’t leave you with the “ick.” Plus, you’ll walk away with a simple framework to help you make every future networking event less “ugh” and more “aha!” Join us for an energizing, relationship-building experience that’s as enjoyable as it is effective. Charting Your Leadership Journey: Leverage Your Transferable Skills Emma O’Rourke-Powell Cris HowardJoin Cris and Emma for an inspiring conversation that ventures beyond the workplace, into the career “wilderness”, challenging your comfort zone and sparking new ideas. Learn from Emma’s deep employer engagement and career coaching experience and Cris’ 2200 mile Appalachian Trail adventure and career changing journey. This is a must-attend for anyone looking to break free from their current path. Leap in and leave with takeaways to help to discover new possibilities in your professional and personal life. Leading with Impact: Building Environments Where People Thrive April Lugo A&S ’17 Liz Zeuschner Kamins A&S ’98Kathy Forbush Bus ' 11As leaders, we set the tone for our teams and organizations—shaping environments that can uplift, motivate, or unintentionally create barriers to success. The difference between high-performing, engaged teams and those struggling with burnout often comes down to leadership that fosters psychological safety, trust, and a sense of purpose.How do you show up as a leader? This session will explore the pillars of authentic and courageous leadership, providing actionable strategies to create spaces where individuals feel valued, empowered, and able to contribute their best work. We’ll dive into how leaders can cultivate belonging, drive meaningful results, and ensure that both they and their teams have the tools to thrive.Please choose one of the workshops. Note that all workshops have limited capacity and are secured on a first-come first-serve basis. -- 170 -- Workshop Sessions I (Morning) -- 0 -- 0 Workshop Sessions I (Morning) 2025-03-21 -- 1 -- 20 -- PM -- -- -- -- -- 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW -- -- Washington -- DC -- 20001 -- USA -- 0 -- “Leadership in Focus: Know Your Style and When to Adapt It with Authenticity and Impact” Dr. Candace Steele-Flippin Bus ’99, ’01Are you using the right leadership style at the right time? Most leaders rely on one or two styles, but today’s complex higher education landscape demands greater flexibility. Emotional intelligence (EI) is now essential for effective leadership. Research shows that leaders with strong EI skills—self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management—build trust, foster collaboration, manage stress, and achieve meaningful outcomes.Daniel Goleman, renowned psychologist and author, identified six EI-based leadership styles: Visionary, Coaching, Affiliative, Democratic, Pacesetting, and Commanding. These styles offer practical guidance for navigating a variety of leadership challenges and opportunities.In this session, you’ll explore your leadership style, discover where it works best, and learn how to pivot authentically to other styles when the situation calls for it.“Find Your Financial Super Powers: Getting Control of Your Money” Michelle Singletary Bus ’93Women face a unique set of personal finance challenges—the persistent gender wage gap, retirement security, and caregiving responsibilities, to name a few. This session will explore strategies to grow and protect your wealth. You have the power to take control of your financial future.“Women Who Connect: Unlocking the Power of Relationships” Nettie Owens Engr ’01Do you dread networking that creates surface-level, transactional connections? You know the kind—the forced smiles, awkward business card exchanges, and forgettable small talk. Let’s flip the script! This fun and engaging session is all about real connections that actually matter. You’ll leave with at least 5 powerful new relationships and a refreshing new way to network that doesn’t leave you with the “ick.” Plus, you’ll walk away with a simple framework to help you make every future networking event less “ugh” and more “aha!” Join us for an energizing, relationship-building experience that’s as enjoyable as it is effective. “Mentorship Sponsorship: Empowering and Advancing Others and Yourself” Christina Anderson AS ‘00Serena Watters Bus ’98Carrolyn Bostick-JeterMentorship and sponsorship aren’t synonymous, but each serve important and distinctive roles that can positively impact your career path. Both can be tools to provide guidance, advocacy and advancement for women. Join a dynamic discussion where we’ll define each role and how they may intersect, learn how to develop mentor and sponsor relationships, and understand how you might embrace those roles to help serve others. Please choose one of the workshops. Note that all workshops have limited capacity and are secured on a first-come first-serve basis. -- 170 -- Workshop Sessions II (Afternoon) -- 0 -- 0 Workshop Sessions II (Afternoon) 2025-03-21 -- 2 -- 45 -- PM -- -- -- -- -- 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW -- -- Washington -- DC -- 20001 -- USA -- 0 -- Dr. Melissa Hladek, ModeratorLaura BarrettKaty Haber ' 11Alicia Wilson The superwoman archetype while a seemingly empowering symbol, it might actually be more like the Sirens from Ulysses' folklore, luring you toward unrealistic expectations. Measuring your self-worth against this seemingly impossible notion of a flawless woman, effortlessly managing everything without asking for help, can be damaging to one’s emotional and physical health and well-being. Join our panel of experts for a dynamic discussion focused on the myth of the superwoman, avoiding its pitfalls and challenges, and creating greater balance between achievement and self-care. -- 170 -- Plenary Session -- 0 -- 0 Plenary Session - Redefining Strength: Challenging the Superwoman Myth 2025-03-21 -- 4 -- 10 -- PM -- -- -- -- -- 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW -- -- Washington -- DC -- 20001 -- USA -- 0 -- -- 79 -- Closing Networking Reception -- 0 -- 0 Closing Networking Reception women-s-leadership-conference-20
Mar 21, 2025
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13th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference: “Your Leadership Evolution: Crafting a Path with Intention, Impact, and Innovation”
