Ninth Annual Think Big Forum
10/14/2014
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: Chatham University
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 365- 1253
www.chatham.edu/cwe
Place: Chatham University Shadyside Campus
Topic: “Women Who Make & Create”
Speakers & Talk Descriptions:
Georgena Terry, CEO, Heart of Steel Bicycles
Georgena’s business evolved from a desire to work for herself without the constraints of a traditional corporate lifestyle. She likes to call herself a “seat of the pants” entrepreneur – one who follows her intuition and plays to her strengths while ignoring her weaknesses. Relying on anecdotal and scientific evidence, she created bicycles designed for women.
Lani Lazzari, President & CEO, Simple Sugars
The Simple Sugars’ story is about identifying a personal need that grew out of frustration with the options available to her, having the initiative to want to find something better and then the determination to make it happen! It’s not rocket science, it’s about finding an unmet need and then creating an awesome and unique product to fill it
Heather Knight, Founder & Chief Roboticist, Marilyn Monrobot
Assisted by her pint-sized robot comedian, Heather will describe social robotics, how we make snap decisions about the capabilities and intent of machine, and how robot designers can influence these impressions via motion. From call centers to mobile robots, we have emotional reactions to technology and apply social conventions to machines.
October 2014 Events
1. Business Exchange Networking Lunch
* Give a 1-2 minute commercial for your business.
* Bring business cards, brochures, and samples.
* Make new business contacts.
Dates and Locations:
Oct. 1 - Wexford, Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North,
910 Sheraton Drive, Mars/Wexford, PA 16046
RSVP: email Carol Briney at
Carol@CarolBrineyWorkFromHome.com
Oct. 8- Mount Lebanon, The Devonshire of Mount Lebanon,
1050 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
RSVP: email Carol Briney at Carol@CarolBriney.com
Oct. 22- Fox Chapel, Comfort Inn (Old Holiday Inn) in RIDC Park,
Ohara Twp
RSVP: email Carol Briney at
Carol@CarolBrineyWorkFromHome.com
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $18 (Bring cash; No-shows will be billed for the lunch)
RSVP: By Monday prior to the event
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Get Paid What You’re Worth
A Workshop for Professional Women
Presented by Beth Caldwell, Author and Business Expert and
Diane Dean, Licensed Professional Counselor and Coach
Do you struggle with asking for payment for your services?
Do you ever give away services instead of charging for them?
Are you uncertain about how to structure your fees?
Struggle with clients who want to barter for services?
Is it time to implement a payment, billing, or collections system?
Have you been told that you’re not charging enough?
Join us at this interactive and informative workshop and learn how
other professional women have overcome these challenges.
Date: October 7, 2014
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Monroeville Convention Center,
101 Mall Plaza Blvd. Monroeville, PA 15146
Host: Pittsburgh Professional Women
Cost: $59 (includes breakfast and workshop)
RSVP: Early registration encouraged (Limited Space)
Register online at:
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Five Steps to Mentally Shift from Coach to Salesperson
How to Make Selling Natural and Fun
Presented by Doug Sprague of Sunrise Coaching
Most coaches see selling as a negative experience. The problem
is that it is nearly impossible to be a financially successful
coach without a shift into a sales mentality, as well as having
appropriate sales skills. This is true for both private practice
coaches as well as for internal coaches.
The purpose of this talk is, through a series of interactive
exercises, to inspire and introduce coaches to how this mental
shift happens. As a result, the coach will more confidently
communicate his/her coaching value to others, thus increasing
the likelihood of acquiring new clients.
In this interactive workshop we will look at the core principles:
* To sell well, we need to change how we view sales
* A client-focused sales approach is extremely fulfilling
for the coach
* Sales and networking skills are learnable regardless of
personality type and strengths
* Coaches already have many of the skills fundamental to
sales success
* Selling is about my prospective clients’ individual needs,
NOT about mine!
* Passionate Belief + Sales Mentality & Skills + Self-Care
+ Action = Sales Success
From this informative session, participants will learn how
to overcome the common fears around “selling” your coaching
expertise, as well as how to transfer and enhance coaching
skills into client-focused sales success.
Date: October 8, 2014
Time: 11:15 - 11:30 a.m: Registration and Networking
11:30 - 12 noon: Announcements & Luncheon
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: Featured Presentation
Place: Cambria Suites Pittsburgh at Consol Energy Center
Host: Pittsburgh Coaches Association
Cost: By 5 p.m., Oct. 3: Members -$35, Nonmembers-$45.
After 5 p.m., Oct. 3: Members-$45, Nonmembers-$45
Register online at
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Further info: contact Roberta Rollings at Pghcoachesassoc@aol.com.
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BizMix at the National Aviary
Join the Pittsburgh Business Times and their partners to mix,
mingle and network with Pittsburgh professionals at BizMix, an
evening networking event presented by the Business Times. This is
also a great opportunity to meet and visit with Business Times
editors, reporters and staff in an informal setting. Bring your
business cards and get ready to make new acquaintances. Most of
this open-house style event will be informal networking.
Your reservation includes:
- Delicious hors d’oeuvres and appetizers
- Two drink tickets
- Five free auction tickets for chances to win gift cards,
baskets and more
Want to showcase your product or service at BizMix? There are a
limited number of display tables available for this event.
Please contact Dena Trusiak at 412-208-3814 or
dtrusiak@bizjournals.com for information and pricing.
Date: October 9, 2014
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Place: National Aviary, 700 Arch Street Pittsburgh PA 15212
Host: Pittsburgh Business Times
Cost: $31.50-Business Times Subscribers; $35-Others
(Includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks, Advance payment required)
RSVP: Early registration encouraged (Limited Space)
For questions or additional information, contact Kelli Komondor at
412-208-3845 or kkomondor@bizjournals.com.
Register online at:
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BRENTWOOD BALDWIN WHITEHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCHEON
October 10, 2014
Noon at the South Hills Country Club
The monthly luncheon meeting of the Women’s Networking of the Brentwood Baldwin Whitehall Chamber of Commerce will meet on Friday, October 10, noon, at South Hills Country Club. . Please plan on attending and bring a friend. We welcome members and non-members. Everyone will pass out cards and brochures and present a one-minute “commercial.”
Guest Speaker
Diana Napper, Founder
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, ‘the symbol of the cure”, is widely recognized in the Pittsburgh area. Over the past 18 years, it has invested over 2.3 million dollars for pre-menopausal breast cancer research in Western PA. Since the incidence of breast cancer in women under forty is increasing, the foundation is positioning itself to expand its effort to a national level in order to focus more attention to this alarming development.
Lunch for Chamber Members - $20 - Bring a friend!
Lunch for Non-Members - $25
Display Table $10
Please make a reservation by contacting our secretary:
Mary Dilla - secretary@bbwchamber.com
Next Women’s Networking Meeting
Friday, November 14
9th Annual Holiday Bazaar
If you are looking for new marketing opportunities to showcase your product or service, reserve a table and share this information. Display tables are limited and will be reserved on a first come basis. Deadline to reserve a display table is November 6. We will once again hold a raffle at the luncheon with the funds raised going to South Hills Interfaith Ministries (SHIM). If you would like to donate an item to the raffle, please let Mary know what you are donating.
Think Big Forum: Women who Make and Create
Featured Speakers:
Georgena Terry, Founder, Heart of Steel.
Lani Lazzari, President & CEO, Simple Sugars.
Heather Knight, Founder & Chief Roboticist, Marilyn Monrobot
The Think Big Forum is annual event that addresses current
issues of importance to businesswomen. Regional and national
speakers are brought in to provide key insights and experiences.
Program Agenda:
4:30 - 6:00 PM: Networking & Speaker Reception
6:00 - 8:00 PM: Speaker Forum
Date: October 14, 2014
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Chatham University Shadyside Campus
Host: Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship,
Chatham University
Cost: $45.00 (Student Rate: $25 with valid student ID)
Questions? Contact 412-365-1253
Register online at:
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Professional Development Day…a half day workshop
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Gaetano’s Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
“Be The Change! A day Filled With How To’s…
Registration online: http://pittsburgh.na-win.com/professional-development-day/
WIN-Referral Network
The Women’s Interactive Network is launching a unique members only referral based group that will be industry specific per chapter. All individuals must be a member in good standing of the local chapter of WIN to be accepted into the group. Visitors may attend 2 meetings prior to be required to submit application. Visitors do not have to be WIN members to “visit.” However, prior to submitting an application, visitors must become a member first.
This unique WIN-Referral Network will meet every other Thursday from 11:30-1:00 P.M. Lunch will be included with paid ticket below). Join us for our next meeting on Sept. 18th.
Gaetano’s Banquet Center & Restaurant
1617 Banksville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Build Relationships with Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Speaker: Matt Tomsho, Baker Street Business Solutions
Learn how to develop a Holiday Marketing Campaign that will
not cost much but will be an effective tool in building your
relationships and increasing your business profits.
Date: October 15, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Place: Volunteers of America, 1650 Main Street, Sharpsburg, PA
Host: Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
Cost: Free (Bring a brown bag lunch)
To register, call 412.782.5344 (x209) or email
volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
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The Authors’ Zone Awards Dinner
Featured Speakers:
*Jay Speyerer - How to write to a specific audience
*Gina Mazza - How identify a good editor
*Bonita Penn - How to market your book
Awards will be presented in between each speaker and KDKA’s Dave
Crawley will also speak during the awards presentation. Then more
networking to wrap up a wonderful evening.
The mission of The Authors’ Zone is to create a platform that
celebrates and honors authors from local and surrounding areas
to the general public - and connects them to national and
international organizations and readers.
The schedule is as follows:
* 5:30 until 6 p.m. will be registration and networking
* 6:00 p.m.: Dinner at grazing stations
* 6:45 p.m.: Featured Program
Vendor table, if desired, is included with your registration.
To reserve a table, contact Yvonne Phillips at
info@theauthorszone.com
Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Pittsburgh
Host: The Authors’ Zone
Cost: $49
RSVP: Suggested by October 13th
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Women’s Power Lunch
Come be a part of the longest running networking luncheon in the
Pittsburgh area. Bring 50 business cards or brochures to hand
out and be prepared to give a short presentation on your business
to introduce yourself to other business women and professionals.
Date: October 17, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: To be annoucned
Cost: $25.00 (Prepayment required)
RSVP: By October 15th
Questions: Contact Suzanne at Suzanne@womenspowerlunch.com
or 724-452-5152. Register online at: http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4gu7_&m=JqsRN5o_AeZhGz&b=tuF0jFcK6lLUJwJysLZacA
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BEE a Brilliant Leader: What Women Can Learn from Honeybees
Don’t miss this delightful presentation as Michelle Wright,
News Anchor for WTAE TV 4 shares the leadership lesson’s she’s
learned from the Queen Bee in her honeybee business. You’ll be
surprised, enlightened and inspired.
Date: October 21, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: DoubleTree Hotel in Green Tree
Host: Pittsburgh Professional Women
Cost: $35 for PPW Members; $45 for Non Members
Includes luncheon
RSVP: Suggested by October 17
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Creating Systems to Put You Center Stage
Presented by Ruby Newell-Legner, Certified Speaking Professional
Since 1994, Ruby Newell-Legner has been the behind-the-scenes
force fueling the dynamic advances in customer satisfaction
programs for the Leisure Industry. In the last 19 years she
has presented more than 2300 staff development sessions in
11 countries.
Her clients range from the only 7 Star Hotel to Ferrari World,
the largest indoor amusement park in the world and includes 27
professional sports teams and 60 sports and entertainment venues.
She trained the guest relations staff for Super Bowl XLI, the
2006 & 2013 Grey Cup, the 2008 US Open (tennis), the 2010
Olympics and 2012 National Republican Convention. She was
elected as Vice President and will serve as President of
the National Speakers Association 2015-16.
In this session, you will:
-Learn how Ruby has become a celebrity in her niche market
and how you can too
-Find out how to get referrals and testimonials with one
simple technique
-Learn how to avoid cold calling and still get booked
-Review strategies to plant subliminal seeds that make
audience members want to hire you
-Develop systems to improve your efficiency
-Learn strategies for becoming a hero to every meeting planner
Date: October 25, 2014
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Location: Sheraton Station Square, 300 W Station Square Dr,
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Host: National Speakers Association, Pittsburgh Chapter
Cost: NSA Members & Affiliates-$35; Nonmembers-$45
Add $20 for networking lunch.
RSVP: Suggested by October 22nd
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Miss Representation - Film Screening
Join us for a screening of Miss Representation, a 90-minute film
to be followed by a facilitated interactive audience discussion,
led by Lee Ann Munger, PowerLink Director at Seton Hill
University’s EMagnify Program. Lee Ann’s passion for women’s
issues, and specifically women entrepreneurs, should guarantee
a lively and thought-provoking discussion!
Who needs to see this film? If you have children - especially
teens or young adults - you most definitely should see this film!
Miss Representation exposes how mainstream media contribute to
the under-representation of women in positions of power and
influence in America. The film challenges the media’s limited
and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make
it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for
the average woman to feel powerful. Miss Representation includes
stories from teenage girls and provocative interviews with
politicians, journalists, entertainers, activists, and academics.
Immediately following, we will proceed to the comfortable lounge
and courtyard area for light fare, beverages, further casual
conversation and networking. Wine will be available for purchase.
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available!
Our mission is to create awareness of issues for the betterment
of women, and we are looking for support from local businesses
with like-minded values to help us to reach those women. We are
especially passionate about providing a positive influence to
young people who are constantly bombarded by derogatory messages
of media in general - mostly social media.
For sponsorship details, contact Sydnee Bagovich at
sydnee.whirlwind@gmail.com or 412.848.2053.
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Date: October 26, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: The Kean Theater, Gibsonia
Host: Whirlwind Events
Cost: $30 by October 10; $35 after October 10
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Achieving Global Web Presence and Thought Leadersip
Cyber Strategies to Transform Your Business
Presented by Chad Barr
What are the best practices of multi-million dollar entrepreneurs?
How do they leverage their web presence to significantly grow
their business and dominate the web? What can you do to strengthen
your thought leadership, increase your global reach, and generate
significant more revenue?
Chad Barr is the business and internet mastermind who created
Alan Weiss’s digital on-line empire. He is the founder of
The Chad Barr Group and has helped hundreds of consultants,
entrepreneurs and organizations on four continents. He will
share with us the latest amazing ideas on how to make money
and build a community of loyal clients who love doing business
with you.
During Chad’s program, you will learn how to:
-Leverage the web to dominate your niche expertise
-Create instant credibility
-Evaluate your Internet Strategy Profile
-Create a million dollar blueprint for success
-Attract clients with Internet Marketing Gravity
-Build communities around your brand
-Avoid key mistakes people make with their sites
-Easily incorporate podcasts and videos to reach new audiences
-Produce products to generate revenue
-Develop a practical action plan to turbo-charge your growth
Special Feature: During the program, Chad will anlayze the
web presence of three Consulting Community volunteers and
provide strategic and tacitical recommendations on how they
can dramitically improve their web presence.
Date: October 29, 2014
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Place: Sigmas Conference and Event Center, 1717 Babcock Blvd.,
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
Host: Pittsburgh Consulting Community
Cost: $35 (includes hors douvres and a wine tasting)
RSVP: October 24 (Limited seating)
Questions: contact Michael Couch at
michael@mcassociatesinc.com or 412-952-9036.
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