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Women in Engineering, Science and Technology / Creating Connections 4.0 / CC 4.0- Schedule & Program / Session 1A: Confidence

Session 1A: Leadership Essentials: Confidence

Time and Date: 10:15-11:15 AM on Saturday, May 23
Session Type: Workshop
Location: Blusson Hall, Room 10021

In this fast-paced session, you’ll identify and practice the key changes that will enable you to be more compelling and credible when you speak anywhere, anytime, with anyone.

Learn how to:

  • Quickly establish credibility and rapport with any audience;
  • Come across as comfortable and confident in both formal and informal settings;
  • Make small changes that result in big differences in your Confidence and your Impact!

Facilitator: Amy Gonzales

Amy Gonzales is Vice President of Global Learning and Development for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., where she oversees the development, delivery and impact of learning programs worldwide for their acclaimed leadership development programs for women. In addition, she consults globally to F1000 companies and multinational agencies in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific, specializing in executive presence, personal power, and influence. She brings over 15 years of experience as a senior manager in technology and service companies.  

Amy holds degrees in Organizational Behavior and Management from the University of San Francisco and Lasell College in Boston. Her research study findings on the glass ceiling, mentoring, and career advancement for women have been cited in Working Woman and Business Week magazines as well as various trade journals. Amy has been honored by Lifetime Television for Women in recognition of her commitment to achieving parity in the workplace. Bottom line: she loves her work!