A Purpose, Not a Place: Discovering YOUR Successful Workplace Culture
Further your investment in your education and career by joining WGU for a day of inspirational professional development and engagement. Throughout the day, our keynote speaker, Cynthia Williams, expert panelists, and breakout session leaders will revolutionize the way you think about your workplace culture and teach you how to become a leader for creating and sustaining a positive professional environment. A catered breakfast and lunch will be provided.
8:00am - Registration/Breakfast begins
 Keynote Address- Unleash Your Talent: Choosing a Purpose, Not a Place. Presented by Cynthia B Williams, CAO and President, Mercy Health Foundation
Breakout Sessions & Career Coaching
Interview the Interviewer: Key Questions to Ask in Your Next Interview When an interviewer asks, "Do you have any questions for me?" The answer should be yes. Not only is that your opportunity to ask more about your job but equally important to ask about the company culture. In this breakout we will explore the questions and topics to cover in an interview that will help you determine if your next job is a good fit for not just your skill set but for you as a person. This session will be led by Jessica Blackstock, co-founder of Sum and Substance.
Emotional Intelligence: What it is and How it is Applied in the WorkplaceThis session is all about understanding the value of emotional intelligence and its usefulness when applied in the workplace. Join Buz Jacobson, WGU Program Mentor for an exciting dive into emotional intelligence.
Your Life’s Work: Long-term Career Planning and ManagementDon’t miss out on your opportunity to receive personalized advice from established business leaders on planning through the long arc of your career. Space is limited to just 15 spots per session.
Employee Engagement: Its True Impact and How to do it EffectivelyIn this session, we will discuss some of the big questions surrounding employee engagement: What constitutes engagement? What does engagement truly accomplish? How to foundational methods stack up to trendy new methods? How much has the workforce changed? This session is designed to be interactive, so prepare to share your experiences and ideas well. This session will be led by Tony Myers, Director of Human Resources, US Tool Group.
Competency and Confidence – Own It!In this break-out session we will have an open dialogue of the importance of your competency and confidence and how the two intertwine to propel you in your career. This session will be led by Tobie Steele, Vice President - Regulatory Affairs, Wells Fargo Advisors
Pursuing a Career in Management or Leadership: Advice on Building Out Your Skills Toolbox                      Are you looking at pursuing a career in business in the disciplines of management and leadership?  Are you already in a field and looking to make the jump to a supervisory, management or leadership position?  This small group coaching session will focus on what skills you may need to add to your skills toolbox and how to put in place a plan to continually add to your toolbox as your career moves forward.  
Robots, Artificial Intelligence and the Jobs of the Future                                                                                          The face of work is changing every day, and studies show that many of the jobs people will have five years from now are jobs that don’t yet exist. At the forefront of this massive change, is the impact that artificial intelligence and robots are having on the workplace.  This session will look at what is happening in these two areas, some of the truths and myths associated with them, how they are impacting jobs as we know them today and how they may well change jobs in the future.  The session will then lead naturally into how we, as working professionals, can prepare ourselves for that future.
Creating Opportunity: Career Success in Finance, Accounting, and Information Technology Management      Are you interested in a career in finance, accounting, or information technology management?  This small group interactive coaching session will examine the possible future of these fields, offer some insights on paths to success while presenting some interesting opportunities you might want to consider.  Questions welcome. 
Forces That Will Change the Way We Do Business                                                                                                    A variety of forces continually impact the economic landscape and the way we do business.  Technology, competitors, and the regulatory environment are just some of the factors that will influence our industries, employers, and careers.  This interactive session will explore those factors and what they might mean to our workplace future.  Attendees are encouraged to voice their perspective as we learn from each other.
Panel Discussion - Winning Workplace: How to Foster a Purposeful Environment that Delivers Results
Join us for a lively panel discussion focused on developing workplace cultures and the factors that go into creating a best place to work. Panelist include:Liz Thiel, Senior Director, Workforce Architecture & Health Clinics, CerenerAnn Cuiellette Marr, Vice President, Global Human Resources and President, WWT Foundation, World Wide TechnologyAmy Hunter, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, BoeingTony Myers, Director of Human Resources, US Tool GroupThe job fair will be open from 1:00pm - 4:30pm. A recepetion for all registered attendees will begin at 4:30pm