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Conference Speakers

Silver Rose

Elizabeth Symons

Sandy Sue Rector

Lisa Robinson

Tiffany Richards

Stewart Adams

Lynn Genet

Pam Thomas

Renée Belisle

Maria Busch

Sheila Lacey

Jilian McManus

Keynote

Silver Rose

Change Your Focus, Change Your Life!

Be prepared to think as Silver Rose takes us on an exploration of how we ended up with the lives we’ve got, and how to have the lives we truly want.

Be prepared to laugh as this former comedian exposes the funny ways we work harder than we need to, take on problems that are not our own, and shoot ourselves in the foot on the path to what we claim to want.

Be prepared to receive practical tools, techniques and an outlook on life that can be immediately applied both at work and at home (some of your families will send “thank you” notes to Silver!) And do not miss Silver’s explanation of why she believes, “Adults made up work as an excuse to play together.”

Biography

Silver Rose has devoted the last 20 years to working with numerous organizations committed to fully utilizing the resources of their employees and creating a competitive advantage in their marketplaces.

Silver’s customized programs combine timely information with humor and fun to produce results. Her track record of success in Human Resources has made her the “go to” expert in the field of business/employee relationships. She is the author of three books and writes a weekly column on the power of focus.

If you could cross Oprah Winfrey with Murphy Brown, Silver Rose would show up – a smart, savvy, warm and funny woman who makes a difference. Combining her delivery skills honed as a stand-up comedian, with knowledge collected while working with a diverse range of clientele, Silver’s programs deliver an immediately useful and long-lasting impact.

Warm and funny, smart and savvy, Silver Rose is a top-rung HR executive turned keynote speaker, trainer and internationally-read writer on using personal focus to create positive relationships in life and the workplace.

Silver galvanizes audiences with her verve as a former standup comedienne and powerful, vitalizing tools that can make us enviably happy, energetic and productive at work and off. People connect instantly with Silver as she interweaves her insights with stories of her triumph over a career-threatening depression and poignant years as a single mother of two adopted and emotionally troubled teens, now thriving young working women.

Appealing, authoritative, authentic—Silver Rose appears wherever individuals want work that they love and organizations want people who love their work!

Elizabeth Symons

Elizabeth Symons will be discussing the current market conditions and how they affect women and their needs. She will start off with a question and answer session and talk about the concerns of the women at the seminar. She will then discuss how to survive in the current economic conditions; how to handle finances and debts and give some guidance to the attendees when it comes to their financial well-being.

Biography

Elizabeth Symons has been in the financial field for 16 years, 13 with Legend Equities Corp. She has also taught Women and Investing classes at the community colleges in the East Valley for several years. Her focus is on “SIS” for Women, “Self-sufficient – Independent – Successful”. All the behaviors a woman needs to sustain herself In today’s economy.

Sandy Sue Rector

Feng Shui in the Workplace

Hang a wind chime to boost popularity.  Never sit at your desk with your back to the door.  These are just a couple of tips from the ancient Chinese philosophy used to create harmony with our environment and bring balance into our living and work spaces.  This workshop focuses on creating optimal office spaces designed to increase your success and enhance your career.  Learn where your personal auspicious locations are and how to maximize energy flow.

Biography

Sandy Sue Rector is a Feng Shui Master and has studied the Black Hat tradition of Feng Shui since 1998. She attended the Paradigm Institute of Feng Shui. Schooled in both Classical and Western traditions, Sandy Sue gracefully unites ancient Taoist philosophy with modern day reality. With her skill and expertise, Sandy Sue educates and empowers people to co-create environments that support, nurture and enrich their lives and careers. This approach promotes the accumulation of positive life force. When this is achieved, harmony and balance in the home and workplace increases the prospects for health, wealth and good fortune.

Lisa Robinson

Pathway to Success

Career development is a continuous, life long process; but how many of us take time out of our busy schedule to examine our path? Part of a career development process is understanding what you do well, what you enjoy doing, what you want to do differently in your current job and what you want to do in the future. The more interested you are in the tasks of your job, the higher your job satisfaction.

Spend an hour examining your skills and interests through an interactive card sort and create an action plan for your next steps.

Biography

Lisa Robinson is the Assistant Director for Training and Organizational Development for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Lisa has spent the last 17 years in the education and training and development field. Before joining ASU again, she worked as a Senior Leadership Consultant at American Express, focusing on organizational development, leadership coaching, strategic planning, training, and curriculum development.

Prior to working at American Express, Lisa worked in the Learning and Performance Solutions Group at Arizona State University for 5 years. During her tenure at ASU, Lisa was responsible for learning opportunities for both staff and faculty and was a strategic partner with numerous colleges and business units across campus in the area of performance improvement. Lisa directed the Leadership Development programs for ASU associate and assistant deans, chairs, and academic directors. She also managed learning seminars offered annually for ASU managers and directors, such as the Managers' Institute. Lisa was an instructor for several of the workshops, including Communicating to Increase Understanding, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Coaching and Feedback for Enhanced Performance, and is a certified Franklin Covey facilitator for The 4 Roles of Leadership and a certified facilitator forThe Coaching Clinic, Situational Leadership and Myers-Briggs.

Additionally, Lisa served as an adjunct faculty in the College of Extended Education for four years, teaching classes in the Human Performance Improvement professional certificate program. A skilled facilitator recognized for creating relevant, engaging learning programs in a variety of settings, Lisa was selected as the 2002 recipient of the College of Extended Education's Outstanding Faculty award.

Lisa received her Bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from the University of Victoria, in Victoria, British Columbia, a graduate level teaching certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language from Vancouver Community College in Vancouver, British Columbia, and her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. She has traveled extensively in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Central America.

As an educator, Lisa's philosophy is one that focuses on building trust and valuing the contributions and potential of others. Her experience has taught her that people learn best when their ideas are respected, professional development is relevant, and the learning environment is positive. Her workshops and classes are learner-centered, utilizing accelerated learning and skill building techniques coupled with the power of laughter and the energy of active participation to ensure the transfer of learning into measurable competencies.



Tiffany Richards

Making Scents at Work

The sense of smell is the #1 sense in the human body.  Incorporating the healing smells of essential oils at work can stimulate creativity, induce energy, increase productivity and reduce stress.  In this fun and aromatic workshop you will learn the healing properties of essential oils and their mind-body effects on the human body.  You will also custom blend your own healing oil and spritzer.

Biography

Tiffany has been a licensed massage therapist and business owner since 1998. From 2002-03, Tiffany had the honor of being invited to tour with Cirque du Soleil as their personal massage therapist. When she returned to Phoenix, Tiffany really took notice of the high increase in workplace stress, so she began to visit local corporations and provide chair massage to overworked employees. The on-site massages were so well-received that she decided to offer companies complete, customized wellness programs that include massage, fitness courses, wellness & nutrition workshops, lifestyle education and more. Tiffany's vision was soon realized and The Back Rub Company was launched in 2004. Now with over 100 massage therapists, fitness instructors and workshop leaders throughout the United States, The Back Rub Company provides education, healing and stress-relief to thousands. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys road trips, music, World Religions, movies and coffee with friends.

Stewart Adams

Personal Safety, Campus Safety

This presentation will discuss how we use our “zones of space”, crime on campus and some personal safety tips, and will introduce the Rape Aggression Defense class taught at ASU and show some techniques used in self defense.

Biography

Stewart Adams has worked at ASU Police for 30 years, 20 as a police officer and ten as a civilian in the crime prevention unit. During his years as an ASU police officer he was assigned to motorcycle patrol for 13 years. Adams was also a Detective and a Sergeant.

Dr. Lynn Genet

Creating Your Dream Team

Everyone knows that two people addressing a project are better than one. When working together "in sync" a group can anticipate, promote, prepare, and even enhance a project. However, being "out of sync" can have the opposite effect. Recruiting, training, communication, and motivation is an ongoing process when "out of sync" is common. In this lecture, Dr. Genet will share with you a unique approach to find, develop, and motivate your dream team.

Biography

Dr. Lynn Genet is a co-owner of American Chiropractic & Wellness in Scottsdale, a 5,100 square foot wellness facility including a licensed physical therapist, four seasoned chiropractors, 2 massage therapists, physical therapy assistant, and 6 additional support staff. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1996 from the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Genet has been active in all aspects of her practice.

Dr. Genet has always understood the paramount importance of clear and precise office procedures and proper management. She has made integrity and quality customer service the focal point that everything else radiates from.

She is an active member of Toastmasters International and the Arizona Association of Chiropractic. Dr. Genet is a popular speaker for Arizona State University’s Health Watch Program and speaks regularly to several area businesses on spinal care and wellness. She is one of four State of Arizona certification trainers for chiropractic assistants.

American Chiropractic & Wellness Center is active in internships with the Southwest Naturopathic School of Healing Arts and Los Angeles of Health Sciences. Dr. Genet heads these programs for the clinic.

Pam Thomas

Stepping Into YOUR Greatness:
Getting to the Heart of YOU and What Makes YOU Tick

Knowing what makes you tick (who you truly are) is the foundation to creating the personal and professional life you desire. During this presentation you will gain insights into stopping the "square peg in round hole" syndrome and getting to the heart of your authentic self so you can have and do more of the things you really want. No more settling; the time to step into your greatness is NOW!

Biography

Pam Thomas is an International Coach Federation certified Life and Corporate Coach, author of the e-workbook series Will the Real YOU Please Step Forward, and speaker whose passion is to help people find the assets and capabilities both within and around themselves to move forward, accomplish goals, overcome obstacles, defeat fears, and create opportunities. Pam holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing, a Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and coach training graduation certificate from Coach U. She is also a faculty member of Coachinc.com, and a licensed corporate Coaching Clinic Facilitator. For more information please visit: www.whatswithinu.com.

Renee Belisle

4 Strategies To Increase Productivity

A dilemma most business environments face is that 150 hours per employee per year is wasted looking for misplaced items. Although the promise of the paperless office exists, it is not a reality for most. Many do not know how to use the technology available to them and end up wasting time. Organizing a workspace and establishing systems will get back time previously wasted so it can be spent where the business most needs the focus. This session discusses specific techniques and strategies to get you better organized for a more productive work environment. Participants will learn the specific steps to organize any space by using a MAGIC Formula, specific steps to set up an effective paper management system, tips and techniques to better manage  their e-mail, and strategies for effective time management.

Biography

Renée Belisle is the owner of Clutter Rehabâ, a firm providing residential, individual, and business organizing services. Prior to starting her business, Renée had a successful 25 year career ending in senior management positions in Human Resources. During that long career, she was responsible for developing systems, procedures and processes that ensured optimum quality and efficiency.
 
The skills acquired through her association with national and global companies have been transferred to her career as a Professional Organizer. Renée’s responsibilities included establishing new departments and business sites as well as streamlining processes in existing business units to increase productivity and quality metrics. Additionally, Renée provides customized training programs that lead to improved efficiencies. Her goal as a Professional Organizer is to inspire others to gain control over every aspect of their professional and personal life so they can realize the rewards of being organized and achieve higher levels of productivity.
 
Renée is one of only 3 Certified Professional Organizers in Arizona, is one of only 2 certified through the Paper Tiger Productivity Institute in the state, has been a featured expert on local radio and in local and national print media. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and the National Association of Women Business Owners.

Maria Busch

Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction

Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction is a program designed to guide participants to discover in the first 45 days what they are truly meant to be doing with their lives and then in the second 45 days, design a life plan around your own individual purpose. Today’s workshop will be an interactive process that highlights one of the chapters of the actual 90 day program.” Most Limits Are Self-Imposed” We will explore your thoughts, beliefs and assumptions that cloud your ability to move forward with a new life direction. Exercises will include exploring individual limiting beliefs and integrating steps to release those beliefs that are holding you back from achieving what you say you want to achieve. Learn to catch your limiting thinking and turn it around.

Biography

Maria Busch is a Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation. She also has a Master’s Degree in Social Work & Counseling. She is a Corporate Coach at Vanguard where she coaches managers in performance management and employment law. She owns her own company, Proactive Conversations. She teaches business owners a 5 step process to craft proactive conversations with their employees and clients. She is a certified facilitator of Laura Berman Fortgang’s Program, Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction. Today she is here to stimulate your interest in this program for determining your life direction and purpose.

Jillian McManus

Enhancing Your Quality of Life

During this wrap up session, we will review what we learned and explore ways to improve our overall quality of life as a result of today’s programming. With an eye on success, we will discuss the connection between defining success, being successful and the impact on our personal satisfaction. If you are interested in fixing something that is not working for you, or improving an area of life that is going well, small changes can be implemented to put you on the path to success. Slight modifications in daily living can drastically impact the quality of your life by establishing a sense balance and harmony. A reflective exercise highlighting quality of life questions will be utilized to end the day’s events on a successful note.

Biography

Jillian McManus received a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University. She is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker with the Arizona Board of Behavior Health Examiners. Jillian’s expertise includes individual and family counseling, anxiety/depression, stress management, organizational development, training, juvenile delinquency, parenting issues, disabilities and Work-Life balance coaching. Jillian assumed the role of director for ASU’s Organizational Health and Development in July 2007, providing oversight to the Employee Assistance Office, Wellness and Work-Life Balance programs. Additionally, Jillian is a member of both University Career Women and the Faculty Women’s Association supporting the personal and professional advancement of women at Arizona State University.