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WLC Breakout Sessions

In addition to our morning, luncheon, and afternoon keynote speakers, we invite you to attend two WLC Break Out Sessions, where you can dive deeper into breaking through areas of your personal and professional life.

Breakout Session A: Colleen DelVecchio

Embracing the Squiggles: How to ride the waves of change

Let’s face it—careers aren’t a straight line anymore. They’re a squiggle! We’ll dive into how to embrace the unexpected twists and turns in your career and why those curveballs might be the best thing for your growth. Forget rigid plans; this talk is all about staying flexible, being open to new opportunities, and turning the unknown into your secret weapon. With fun stories, practical tips, and a little humor, you'll walk away ready to embrace change like a pro and make every zig and zag work in your favor!

About Colleen

Colleen DelVecchio is the Founder and Chief Maximizer at Maxady LLC, where she empowers both individuals and businesses to harness their inherent strengths. With a commitment to enhancing employee engagement, mitigating burnout, increasing belonging, and adeptly navigating the intricacies of modern business landscapes, Colleen brings a wealth of expertise to her role.

As a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach, engagement consultant, keynote speaker, and career coach, she helps teams prevent burnout, foster strengths-based leadership, orchestrate organizational change, and advance staff development. Her guiding philosophy centers on enabling teams to optimize each individual's potential, thereby elevating their impact, performance, and overall job satisfaction.

Beyond her role at Maxady, Colleen is the co-host of the Embrace the Squiggle podcast, a platform that delves into the authentic career narratives of professional women. By encouraging unfiltered honesty, she empowers women to share both triumphs and challenges, fostering a community that transcends traditional career ladders.

Colleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston University and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from 国产哟哟, underscoring her commitment to a holistic understanding of human behavior and effective organizational leadership.

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Breakout Session Key Takeaways

Tips for getting comfortable with change
Understand what squiggly careers are and why they are great!
Learn how to prepare for curveballs

Breakout Session B: Jackie Glenn

Courageous Conversations: Tackling Difficult Discussions to Ensure Every Voice is Heard

Courageous Conversations provides a safe and constructive environment for tackling difficult discussions, ensuring every voice is heard. This session is designed to alleviate the fear of causing offense, encouraging open dialogue that fosters understanding and drives meaningful, positive change. The result is a more cohesive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, understood, and empowered to contribute fully.

About Jackie

Jackie Glenn is a highly regarded leader in advancing workplace
transformation and inclusion. With over three decades of experience,
she has spearheaded the development of global training programs—
both online and in-person—that empower employees across all levels.
Jackie’s expertise focuses on fostering innovation, collaboration, and
a sense of belonging in multicultural and multigenerational work
environments. Her strategies consistently align organizational goals
with the principles of equity and engagement, driving both cultural
evolution and profitability. Throughout her career, Jackie has
successfully bridged corporate initiatives and entrepreneurial
ventures, leaving a lasting impact on organizations worldwide.

As the Chief Diversity Officer at Fortune 500 EMC Corporation,
Jackie led transformative initiatives that strengthened the company’s
commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and employee
engagement, cementing EMC's leadership in the technology sector.
Her strategic guidance played a pivotal role in the company’s
integration into Dell Technologies, where she co-led efforts to
support a dynamic and inclusive global workforce.

Currently, as the Founder and CEO of Glenn Solutions, Jackie
leverages her vast expertise to inspire cultural evolution and
workforce transformation within organizations. She partners with
executives to reimagine organizational practices and implement
strategies such as cultural assessments, executive coaching, and
advisory services that foster thriving, innovative workplaces.

In addition to her consultancy, Jackie is an instructor at Harvard
Division of Continuing Education, where she teaches a course on
Effective Sponsorship as part of the Women Leaders: Advancing
Together program, continuing her mission to equip leaders with the
tools to succeed and advance in today’s workplace.

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Breakout Session Key Takeaways

Understanding the Ripple Effect of Global Issues: Learn how global challenges can influence workplace dynamics, shaping productivity and employee morale.
Addressing Workplace Emotions: Explore the fears, concerns, and emotions employees carry into the workplace as a result of external events and their impact on team cohesion.
Equipping Yourself for Tough Conversations: Gain practical tools and actionable strategies to navigate and facilitate sensitive or challenging discussions effectively.

Contact Info

Women's Leadership Conference

wlc@baypath.edu