What was your favorite part about the conference? There was something really vulnerable and honest about this year’s conference (Own your Story). It was truly awe-inspiring and moved me to tears at certain points throughout the day. – Andrea Smith You outdid yourself this year. It was fabulous.…

Our 2007 Conference Closing Keynote Speaker We join millions around the world mourning the death of author, poet, and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou on Wednesday, May 28, at the age of 86. Dr. Angelou’s life journey exemplifies the true meaning of resilience. She not only survived,…

Enjoy the highlights of the 2014 Women’s Leadership Conference. TV personality Barbara Walters was the day’s closing speaker. Click here to view video.…

Interested in attending the conference this year? Here are 5 reasons why your boss should send you! Team Building: Attending the conference with a group of women from work allows for team-building and bonding to take place throughout the day. Ideas are created, alliances are established, and…

All too often, we hear that strong men are “leaders,” while strong women are “bossy.” Lean In and the Girl Scouts of the USA have partnered to launch a public service campaign entitled “Ban Bossy,” a program designed to reclaim girls’ right to be heard and lead with…

If the name “Lara Setrakian” doesn’t ring a bell for you now, it certainly will after you hear her speak at this year’s Women’s Leadership Conference. Her story begins as a first-generation child of Armenian-American immigrants, continues as a graduate of Harvard University, and leads to her groundbreaking…

Storytelling is often truth telling. And secrets are the mysteries behind truth telling, waiting to be discovered and probed, and in doing so, shedding light on our layered history. Time is a wonderful buffer for secrets, allowing us to place them in their proper perspective and take their…

What was your favorite part of the conference? “The empowering spirit. It made me proud to be a woman”. – Swhana Bagley “The conference taught me valuable skills that I can use in my professional life and was a great opportunity to network with other motivated and influential…

Women’s Leadership Conference Draws Nearly 2,000 Bay Path College Women’s Leadership Conference in Springfield draws nearly 2,000 SPRINGFIELD - Nearly 2,000 women from all walks of life gathered at the MassMutual Center Friday for a day filled with inspiring speeches and professional development during Bay Path College’s 18th…

Your Unique Value Proposition by Bonnie Marcus It’s Not About What You Do, But How You Do It: Your Unique Value Proposition A few months ago, I received a call from a woman looking for help to get a job. She had been out of work for 18…