Happiness – it’s one thing everyone could use more of in their lives.
Former CBS Morning News anchor and bestselling author Michelle Gielan will bring loads of the feel-good emotion to the 29th annual Women’s Leadership Colloquium at the University of Mary Washington next week.
A beacon of empowerment for professional women from diverse backgrounds for nearly three decades, the Colloquium features Gielan’s keynote address on resilient optimism, plus breakout sessions with area experts, networking and more. The event will take place Thursday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at UMW’s Stafford Campus.
Renowned for her groundbreaking research on the relationship between happiness and success, Gielan will kick off the day with her presentation, “Resilient Optimism: Strengthening a Mindset that Fuels Well-Being and Success.” The talk will explore how optimists face challenges, the science of cultivating a positive and optimistic mindset, and practical habits grounded in research for enhancing resilience and happiness.
“In these challenging times, I’m looking forward to sharing the science of resilient optimism and how it can transform our well-being and success,” said Gielan, an executive producer of The Happiness Advantage on PBS. “I hope that each attendee will leave with practical tools and a renewed sense of optimism, ready to face life’s challenges with a positive mindset.”
Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research, Gielan has received attention from dozens of media outlets, including The Washington Post, The New York Times and Forbes. She penned the bestseller Broadcasting Happiness: The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change, landing on Harvard Business Review’s Top-10 list of authors who write about resilience. She holds an advanced degree in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
The Colloquium also features a series of breakout sessions with accomplished professionals in their respective fields.
- Susan Shin, CEO and co-founder of Lighterfly, will empower attendees through “Reinventing You,” using the power of imagery and offering actionable insights for personal transformation.
- Susan Spears, president and CEO of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, will guide attendees in “Leaning Into Your Leadership Style,” enabling participants to discover and enhance their unique leadership approaches.
- Rose Heyward, talent and organizational development manager at Mary Washington Healthcare, will offer insights in a session called “Compassionate and Radical Accountability,” emphasizing effective communication strategies that foster accountability while maintaining positive relationships.
- Devin Fedor, senior director of Organizational Design and Effectiveness at Great Minds, will close the day with “I Am Remarkable.” She’ll use discussion and group exercises to explore the global movement “#IAmRemarkable,” developed at Google in 2016 to celebrate workplace achievements and challenge stereotypes around self-promotion.
“The annual Women’s Leadership Colloquium at UMW is a transformative experience that continues to empower women in their personal and professional lives in the greater Fredericksburg region,” said University of Mary Washington Associate Provost of Career and Workforce Kimberly Young. “This year’s theme of resilience will have a lasting impact on all attendees.”
For more information and to register, visit the Women’s Leadership Colloquium @UMW website. Seats are limited, and registration will close Oct. 31.
About the Women’s Leadership Colloquium at UMW
The mission of the Colloquium is to create conversations and connections for a lifetime of learning and leadership. The Colloquium prepares women for and supports women in leadership positions. Highlights are an annual conference, monthly coffee conversations and a monthly blog. The Colloquium attracts managers, administrators, educators, business owners, and leaders of public, private and nonprofit organizations. Follow them on Facebook or Twitter, or visit their website. The Colloquium is co-chaired by Kimberly Young and UMW Executive Director of Human Resources Beth Williams.
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