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NETWORKING KICKOFF
Bill Taylor
Founder
Corporate Ladders
Effective Networking
You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Today, that’s more true than ever—but networking isn’t just about working a room or handing out business cards. It’s about making real connections that move your life, business, and career forward.
We’re kicking off this conference with fast, practical tips and confidence boosters to help you tap into your spheres of influence, meet new people with ease, and turn conversations into meaningful relationships. Expect energy, interaction, and get ready to meet new people! Plus, we’ll have a little fun while we’re doing it.
WORKSHOPS
Laura Berman
Fortgang
Executive Coach
Author & Professional
Speaker
Transform Your Organization Through The Power of Positive Leadership: Coaching Skills for High Impact Results
This interactive session transforms traditional leadership approaches by teaching participants how to integrate coaching methodologies into their daily management practices. Through a systematic progression of skill-building modules, leaders will develop the mindset, communication techniques, and action strategies necessary to drive high-performance results while fostering team development.
Walk Away With:
- New communication skills that can be used immediately
- Discernment of what coaching really is and how to use it
- Mastery of questions that cause growth and solutions
- Tools to approach negative feedback so it can be heard
- A comprehensive and inclusive leadership style that will yield positive results
Nikki Gangemi
Master Neuro-Linguistic
Programming [NLP]
Practitioner,
Life & Success Coach,
Hypnotherapist, Speaker,
Trainer and Author
Beyond SMART Goals: The NLP Framework for Goal Success
Most business owners know how to set goals, but few know how to make them stick.
In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to go beyond SMART goals and create outcomes that engage your subconscious mind- the real goal-getter.
You’ll explore a simple, science-backed framework used by high performers to align goals with the key motivational factors often ignored in traditional goal setting- values, beliefs, and identity- so follow-through feels natural, not forced.
- Discover the five key elements that make any goal achievable and compelling
- Write one clear business outcome that feels aligned and exciting
- Identify hidden roadblocks or internal saboteurs that could slow you down
- Walk away with powerful question prompts to stay focused and motivated long after the session
Whether you’re leading a team or running your own business, this workshop will help you move from goal setting to goal achieving- with clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Remi Liebovic, MCM
Founder
RCL Media
How to Kickstart Your 2026 Social Media Strategy
Starting a social media program can be an exciting and impactful way to engage with your audience, build brand awareness, and achieve your goals. We will cover:
- the importance of identifying your target audience and the platforms they frequent most
- defining clear objectives
- creating a content calendar to plan and organize posts
- developing user generated content
- capitalizing on tools to track analytics and refine your strategy based on performance data
- incorporating authenticity and meaningful interaction
Natalie Maniscalco
Publicist
CEO, bluePRint
Communications
Co-Founder,
WONDER GIRLS
Empowerment Program
The Power of PR
The Power of PR is a dynamic workshop that explores how strategic public relations can shape perception, build credibility, and amplify your message.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of effective storytelling, media outreach, and brand positioning—along with practical tips to gain visibility, connect with audiences, and make a lasting impact.
Jacquelyn Romano
Executive Creative
Director
The 10-Point Website Health Check: A UX/UI Audit for Small Business Owners
Is Your Website Helping You… or Hurting You?
Your website should be your hardest-working employee, welcoming visitors, guiding them clearly, and making it easy to take the next step. If it’s not doing that, it’s time to take a closer look.
In this session, Jackie Romano will walk you through her simple, signature 10-point audit to evaluate how well your website communicates, converts, and supports your brand. You’ll learn how to spot the design and usability issues that confuse visitors, weaken trust, or quietly kill conversions, plus what to fix first for the biggest impact.
By the end, you’ll know how to how to make sure your website reflects the brand you’ve worked so hard to build. And yes—you’ll leave with a practical checklist you can use again and again.
Charles
Rosenberg,
CRA, CRC, AIF
Vice Presdient
FUTUREPLAN
intac
Qualified Retirement Plan Options for Business Owners
In this workshop we will discuss the many available Retirement Plans for small to mid-sized businesses and how to effectively choose the best option for your goals.
The workshop will cover
- all plans ranging from SIMPLE IRA’s through the complex Cash Balance Defined Benefit plans
- plans that provide significant tax deductions and retirement savings to business owners
Sarah
Wahiba Senan
Life & Leadership Coach
Reducing Stress : The One Thing You Control
Many people assume stress is inevitable, especially in leadership roles or when running a small business. But there is one factor we can control - and often overlook: our outlook and the energy we bring into each moment. That choice directly shapes how we experience stress, how clearly we can think, and how resilient we remain under pressure.
In this session, participants will learn how to stop reacting on autopilot and instead choose practical responses that reduce stress, sharpen clarity, and sustain performance. This isn’t about “positive thinking.” It’s about building a must-have leadership skill: the ability to manage stress by managing the energy you bring to your work.
Laura Tappan
AICI Certified Image
Consultant
Chic Fab &
Authentically You
Image Consulting
Confident. Polished. Unstoppable: The Power of Professional Etiquette
This topic is extremely relevant especially when meeting with clients, management, interviewing and wanting to improve your executive presence. This presentation teaches the participants how to command a room with presence and poise, navigate business and social settings with confidence and ease, and communicate credibility without saying a word.
Etiquette is a highly underrated skill but it is all about how you make people feel- respected, valued and confident in YOU. Laura will talk about the importance of a first impression, how to dine in a professional setting, body language and posture and how to leave a perfect lasting impression.
Joseph Varghese
Fractional Chief
AI Officer
Breakthrough Engineer
AI Better Labs
Success Circles
Clone Yourself With AI
How to Save 15 Hours a Week Using AI as Your Digital Twin and Advisor
In this practical and engaging session, participants will learn how to use today’s leading AI tools to effectively “clone” themselves and reclaim valuable time each week. Attendees will also discover how to turn AI into a digital twin and strategic advisor that can support decision-making, planning, content creation, and daily execution.
This workshop is designed for business owners and professionals who want to work smarter, reduce overwhelm, and focus more time on high-impact activities without needing a technical background.
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