Below are the breakout session topics to be discussed during the conference.
 

Breakfast Keynote

Creative Networking - Taking it to the Next Level Helen Vella Founder and President Vella And Associates Networking is something that most savvy business people are using to increase their contact spheres and their connections, ultimately their bottom line. At this break out session we will be covering when, where and how to Network like a true professional. Some of the comments I get from frustrated networkers are, “I go networking all the time but I don’t get any business” sound familiar?   We will also cover how you get business from networking. Other comments, “I never know what to say when I meet people to get across exactly what I do”, you will also get insight into how to deliver yourself where you get exactly what you want to say across to the person or group and really increase your business. After years of networking all over the world and now teaching on this topic for 10 years I can truly say that sharing my experience with others has really helped them get the best out of their networking.

Finding Your Passion Some of the area’s most successful women lead roundtable discussions on “Finding Your Passion.” Hear these women’s stories on how they balance their personal and professional lives while dedicating their time to their dreams. Participants share and come away with ideas that lead to the development of their life’s passions. Eva Krzewinski Corporate Trainer/Motivational Speaker Training Workz Jennifer Lee Co-Founder Creating Your Masterpiece Allison Kreiger Walsh Director of Communications Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization Lanette Jarvis CEO, Founding Partner Pearls for Women, LLC

Survival of the Fittest - Creating a Healthy Business Lifestyle Cindy Heroux Speaker, Author, Consultant Speaking of Wellness In business as in health, it’s not what you do today, but what you do everyday that most determines your success. Eating right and regular exercise are the cornerstones of a creating healthy body, but do you know what daily practices are key to advancing your career and ensuring the health of your business? Discover how to create a business lifestyle that maximizes opportunities and supports your long term success on a daily basis.

Finding Peace for the Busy Moms Suzette Boyette Co-Founder Parents Everywhere, Inc. In this interactive session, you will learn how to truly find peace in the busy-ness of every day. You will learn how to use meditation to improve your overall health; how 10 minutes of stillness in the morning creates your ideal day; and how “letting go” really is a worthwhile concept. Within the hour, you will immediately be able to apply what you’ve learned to start your own meditation practice to find the joy and the peace each day as the Moms you really are.

Prayer Can Change your Life Jennifer Schuchmann Freelance Writer and Speaker Do you believe in a higher power? Do you believe that you can communicate with that higher power on a regular basis? How would your life change if you could? Using stories and anecdotes from her books Jennifer Schuchmann will share ways that prayer has changed lives of those who believe prayer makes a difference and even those who don’t.

Pamela S. Ghezzi CSA FMR Wealth Management, LLC Dr. Nancy Cruce Licensed Psychologist Dr. Nancy Cruce, PsyD. Psychologist, and Pamela Ghezzi, Wealth Strategist, plan an interactive and compelling program that is not only timely but promises to leave you with a better understanding how to best manage life through these uncertain economic times. The global events of the past three years have undoubtedly been one of the most difficult periods in our lifetime. How we react and the choices we make are influenced by our own temperament, learned experiences, and the times in which we live. Successfully navigating through financial transitions and adjusting to change can be challenging to busy women and their families. Learn more about what happened, how has it changed our expectations of financial wellbeing, and what lessons can we teach our families to manage successfully in the new reality.

Want to Receive Money Back for your Staff Training? Come and find out how Diana Bolivar Business Development Manager Workforce Central Florida WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA OFFERS EMPLOYER SOLUTIONS Are you looking for resources that can help you to recruit, screen, train and manage your employees? Discover a range of professional services for businesses in Central Florida, all at no cost, by WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA (WCF), the region’s workforce expert. WCF is funded by your federal tax dollars, so take advantage of what you have already paid for. Resources include: Training Grants & Resources for Your Employees Looking for resources for staff training? WCF offers a variety of training award programs that may pay for up to 50 percent of your direct training cost up to $100,000. Post Job Openings, Connect with Your Next Employee Have a job opening? Post it with WCF and reach hundreds of thousands of job seekers across Florida at no cost to you in our online job bank. Or browse through candidate profiles today to find your next employee. Recruit at Hiring Events Recruit and interview at special events conducted at our offices where your positions are advertised throughout the week of your event in our offices and on our Web site, WorkforceCentralFlorida.com. WCF Mobile Unit This transportable HR resource was created to act as an extension of your human resources office. Reserve it today for pre-employment screening, testing or training, or utilize its private interview room for recruiting. Lending Library Access a variety of training and human resource materials with the Lending Library. Simply “check-out” human resources-related materials to improve your business and save on training costs. WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA UNIVERSITY Brush up on the latest workforce and human resource topics with these monthly one-hour seminars. WCF has a team of business development managers who are here to provide you with these solutions and much more such as labor market information and outplacement assistance. For more information, visit www.WorkforceCentralFlorida.com or contact Diana Bolivar (407) 531-1200 ext. 2096 or dbolivar@wcfla.com.

Luncheon – Fashion Show, Entertainer Martyn Hooper, Pazazz Salon Extreme Make Over, and Jennifer Schuchmann

Become a Woman of Influence Everyone attending the YAYA Network Conference is a person of influence in their own right; but we need to continue building our confidence and our network to attain that next level of influence in our careers. The Women of Influence Panelists will focus on the what, when and how they became one of these distinguished women. These Women will share their life/work strategies both on a personal and professional level. Come prepared with questions for these dynamic women on how “To Become a Person of Influence”. Maureen Michel Vice President Pickled Willys Barbara Endicott Hughes Pat Werner Vice President of Community and Economic Development WELBRO Building Corp.

Survive or Thrive: Using what you have to get what you want! Judy Toth Personal and Executive Coach Personal Clarity Carole Borne President Learning Connections No doubt about it, these are challenging times. However, it is important to remember that challenges always present new opportunities … if you are willing to look for them. After a morning of making connections and gathering new ideas at Ya Ya, join us for this very interactive session where we will look for the opportunity in the challenges. Using a computer-based process called the Innovator we will examine the issues that are creating challenge, prioritize opportunities, and discuss support resources that can help you create your ideal future.   You will leave the session with the start of an action plan that you can use to achieve amazing results! *Note: Session limited to the first 30 participants.

Build Your Brand with Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media Suzette Boyette Co-Founder Parents Everywhere, Inc. Troy Boyette Co-Founder Parents Everywhere, Inc. What makes YOU stand out from the others in your field? What EXTRAordinary things are you doing to market you and your business? In this session, learn from Troy and Suzette Boyette - a husband and wife team who incorporate blogging, podcasts, and social media such as Twitter in their business to position themselves as “the expert in the community”. Learn how to build a trusting relationship with customers all over the world by using these new media elements as innovative marketing tools to communicate your expertise. Discover how Twitter helps you expand your circle of influence by helping others worldwide. By the end of this session, you will know how to create your own blog, podcast and/or use Twitter to increase your business and build your brand.