Women in Banking Conference
A conference designed for women in the financial industry
This conference is designed for all who would like to participate in engaging and thought-provoking sessions on assisting women in finding success in the banking industry.
2024 Agenda
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
2:00 – 2:30p.m. Registration
2:30 – 4:00p.m. Workshop Session – Improvisation as a Leadership Tool?? Yes and… GeGe Beall, MS, FACHE, SPHR, SHRM-SCP | Engaged@Work
Improvisation is (usually) a form of comedy where performers make up things on the spot. When people hear about improvisation, they often panic at the thoughts of having to do this themselves. This is funny when we consider that we are quite literally improvising our lives every day. We can plan what we’re going to say to others, but we cannot plan their responses and must react in the moment. Good improv like good leadership share many of the same characteristics: listening, sharing focus, outstanding teamwork. This is why many business such as Google, PepsiCo, & McKinsey are training their leaders & their teams in Applied Improvisation. In this workshop, participants will:
- Learn the foundations & “rules of improv” which can be applied to the workplace
- Understand the overlap between improvisation skills & leadership skills
- Enhance leadership by practicing the skills of the professional improviser through games and exercises which can be taken back to the workplace
- Play! Have Fun! Participate! Laugh!
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
Sponsored by FHLBank Atlanta
Thursday, December 5, 2024
7:45 – 8:30 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:40 a.m. Welcome and Announcements
8:40 – 9:40 a.m. Topic: Leadership Lessons from a Career in Banking Julie Gurtis | United Bank
9:40 – 9:55 a.m. Networking Break
9:55 – 10:55 a.m. The Art of Communicating Cross-Culturally: Sharing Stories that Matter Shanna Kabatznick | Shanna K. Consulting Services
10:55 – 11:10 a.m. Networking Break
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. TOPIC: Wellness
In this session, you will learn how to recognize the way you think about well-being and identify strategies for moving from reactive to proactive well-being. You will also learn tips for prioritizing relentlessly and concrete strategies for improving your time and energy management. By the end of this session, you will have the tools and knowledge to take control of your well-being and achieve a healthier, more balanced life. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future success.
Takeaways
- Recognize the way you think about well-being
- Identify strategies for moving from reactive to proactive well-being
- Identify tips for prioritizing relentlessly
- Identify concrete strategies for improving your time and energy management
12:10 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. TOPIC: Mindset Matters Julie Sturt | Blue Ridge Bank
2:00 – 2:15 p.m. Networking Break
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Step Up – Mastering Everyday Leadership Ash Beckham | Keynote Presenter – Ash Beckham
Anyone can be great once. How can we lead every day in everything we do? When we find the power of our unique version of leadership, those core principles are the same whether we are talking to our client, our boss, our child or the barista behind the counter. The way we do anything is the way we do everything. In order to lead every day, in everything we do, we must identify, practice and improve our particular leadership style.
In this humorous and relatable talk, Ash outlines the 8 pillars of everyday leadership – Empathy, Responsibility, Courage, Grace, Individuality, Humility, Patience and Authenticity. By sharing personal stories, extracting universal messages and presenting the audience with challenges that are both plausible yet outside of our comfort zones, Ash motivates the audience to both strive to be a better version of themselves and make tangible plans to get there.
Takeaways
- Understand the 8 pillars of Everyday Leadership and how to practice them
- Identify and enhance your individual leadership brand
- Examine your leadership growth opportunities and design strategies to broaden your leadership tool kit.
3:30 Conference Adjourns
Registration Information
| Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|
| Through November 5, 2024 | $525 | $1,025 |
| November 6 – December 4, 2024 | $575 |
$1,075 |
VBA EVENT POLICIES
By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the VBA Event Policies.
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations will be charged a $25.00 administrative fee. Cancellations received after December 1, 2024 will be charged a $75.00 administrative fee plus any additional fees associated with the training. Substitutions are allowed prior to the beginning of the conference.
SPECIAL NEEDS & AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE
If you have special needs that may affect your participation in this event, please contact Michele Dunn to discuss accommodations.
Location
The Westin Richmond
6631 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230
The VBA has negotiated a room block at the Westin for $185/night, plus taxes & fees. To secure a room, the reservation must be made by November 12, 2024. Click here to make your room reservation.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring this event? Click here to view those opportunities. Questions? Contact Amy Binns.