2009 New Jersey Governor’s Conference for Women

The theme of the 2009 Governor’s Conference for Women is “Shaping the Future.” Attendees will participate in a variety of workshops on women’s health and wellness, personal and career development, and financial management in today’s economic climate.

Keynote Speakers:

Cokie Roberts (Political Commentator and Writer)

Maya Angelou (Poet, Playwrite, Actress)

Sessions will include:

Diversity Challenge
What are today’s needs? Has the diversity movement changed? Look at how women in the workplace have progressed. The glass vs. the marble ceiling – what is the difference?

Hail to the Chief
Hear from women leaders on how to cultivate your skills to become a leader in your field. You will learn how to become assertive and how to take charge of situations to achieve positive results and how to stay grounded.

Get What You Really Want!: The Art of Negotiation
The success of your negotiating skills can make or break a deal. Hear ways to achieve a win-win outcome and close the deal in a way that builds relationships.

Shifting Gears: Passages in a Woman’s Career
Change is a part of life so why should careers be any different? Hear from women who found and embraced new career opportunities in the midst of industry or lifestyle changes and how to take that first step for yourself.

How to Best Market Yourself
In this session you will learn about how you can apply tried and true resiliency techniques that will help you face the significant challenges we are encountering in today’s environment. You will walk away knowing how to have a resilient mindset and be able to launch an effective campaign to search for and capture a new job or career opportunity.

How to Survive in Today’s Economy
Economic recessions affect everyone, especially the most vulnerable among us. Find out what New Jersey resources are available to help people struggling in your communitiesAdditional conference highlights include anetworking reception on Monday, May 11, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Crown Ballroom of the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. And back by popular demand, visit our enhanced health fair all day long for FREE health screenings and healthy giveaways.

Registration is now open for the 2009 Governor’s Conference for Women. For more information or to register, visit us online at www.njwomensconference.com.