Denise Thomas
LeadHER
One keynote with Denise Thomas from The Effective Communication Coach and you will feel like the rock star you are! From dismantling imposter syndrome and identifying your strengths to knowing your worth and providing "feedforward" not feedback, Denise kicks it outta the park!
Denise is the President and Owner of The Effective Communication Coach, LLC, a consultancy focused on transforming emerging and existing professionals into extraordinary leaders by mastering the art of effective communication. She is an active, dynamic speaker using engaging and relevant techniques and has been featured as a keynote speaker, emcee, and moderator for various non-profit organizations and Fortune 100 companies. With 19 years of experience, Denise has honed the ability to deliver and receive messages across language, cultural, and communication-style barriers. Her portfolio of clients includes Associated Bank, GE Healthcare, Kraft Heinz, Northwestern Mutual, Stanley Black & Decker, St. Norbert College, and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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Kathy Hurley
InnovateHERS
Kathy is the co-author, with Dr. Bobbi Kurshan of InnovateHERs: Why Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurial Women Rise to the Top. Through her keynote on Tuesday morning and sitting on the leadership panel, she will share why it's important to leverage your personal entrepreneurial traits and skills as key to accelerating your purpose-driven professional journey.
Kathy Hurley is a former senior executive for numerous educational publishing and technology companies, including IBM and Pearson. Currently, she is a senior advisor to educational technology companies, education associations, and school superintendent networks. She also serves on the board of directors for several non-profit and for-profit organizations. After retiring from Pearson, she was selected as a Fellow of the Advanced Leadership Initiative (ALI) at Harvard University. Upon completion of the program, she co-founded a global nonprofit organization, Girls Thinking Global, which has since merged with the Women’s Education Project, where she serves on the board of directors. She is also the the co-editor, with Priscilla Shumway, of Real Women, Real Leaders: Surviving and Succeeding in the Business World (Wiley).
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Ali Starr
HealthyHER
Ali “gets to” work for a company called Tashi Deley (Ta-She Delay). Ta-She Delay is a Tibet greeting that means "I see you, and I honor the greatness within you." To Ali, Tashi Deley is a movement, a way of being more so than a business! She is on a mission to ignite 8 billion heartbeats to connect deep within and honor the greatness within others.
Throughout all of her different careers, one thing has remained consistent; when people show up in a way they are proud of, anything is possible! When those in leadership roles make the people they serve their top priority, everyone wins! Her leadership style is one of self-awareness, self-discovery, empowerment, candor, and unconditional love. She firmly believes leading yourself is the top priority and a lifelong journey, not a destination. Ali lives by the motto "who you are is good enough, don't ever stop creating the next best version of yourself. It feels great to grow."
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