Leadership and Career conference

AI-powered management

Daria Hvizdalova
Education & AI | Forbes 30 under 30

AI will not replace managers anytime soon. But the managers that use AI will thrive over the ones that do not - that is for sure. With the ongoing technological revolution, industries are being reshaped, business models are disrupted, and societal changes are occurring. As a result, leaders are facing an urgent need to adapt and evolve their roles to meet the demands of this new landscape.
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This talk will address the transformations and challenges in managerial and leadership roles that come with the widespread adoption of AI tools. We will discuss the future of management, emphasizing the idea of adapting and excelling in the face of intelligent leadership. Using a simple framework, we will explore the traits that leaders need to develop in order to successfully lead their companies in the digital shifting world.
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We will also look at practical examples of how artificial intelligence in business can boost your performance and eventually become your digital co-pilot, anticipating what you need to know, where your next best business move is, and what your teams need from you.

Developing the leader in you

Dita Stejskalova
Business Director & Partner at Ogilvy Czech

Let me take you on this fascinating journey of developing a leader in you. It is unique for each of us, yet we can share and learn from each other so much. I believe that leadership is about how we decide to live our lives and keep doing even tiny, small steps to become a better version of ourselves every day. At the beginning of my leadership story, I would have probably told you that it is a lot about performance, leading by example, and results. Now I would stress something different - love, respect, and caring about ourselves, being true to who we are, a deep value of integrity and endless curiosity to keep learning. I always looked at my life as one playground, not separating the professional and private part because I have been putting the whole of me into both. And going through life, I discovered that my biggest leadership lessons often came from private life, even if I realized it much later. I will take you through my major ups and downs that shaped the leader in me. The journey that I would call "Building bridges".

Early motherhood & top leadership: Must you pick just one?

Dita Formankova
Director & Founder at Czechitas

Let’s challenge this binary perspective implying that motherhood and leadership are two mutually exclusive options, two distinct paths that may require sacrificing one for the other. We will dive into the cultural norms contributing to this perceived conflict, but mainly we will ask ourselves how we can own the change. Let’s create a harmonious world also for women who strive to balance their responsibilities as mothers and their ambitions as leaders.

Leadership trends for the future of work

Leadership is especially crucial when organizations have to adapt to challenging environments. Just in the past few years, leaders have had to adapt quickly to the changes brought about in the workplace by various global events such as the pandemic and technological advancements. This panel discusses the current and future trends of leadership. The conversations will reflect on the present and potential future of the workplace and offer leaders fresh ideas on how to manage hybrid teams, engage employees, lead in challenging times (recession, etc.), and work with AI.

How to navigate and excel in male-dominated workspaces

While various studies show that the workforce is moving in the right direction, many women still face challenges at the workplace. Whether it is mansplaining or “bro-culture,” these challenges are magnified for those working in male-dominated workplaces. In this session, women who have excelled in male-dominated industries will share their stories and lessons learned on navigating a workplace dominated by their male colleagues. The conversation will revolve around the challenges our speakers faced in the workplace and how they addressed or overcame them, how women can support each other in a male-dominated workplace, and tips on navigating and thriving in a male-dominated workplace.

Assertive communication‍

Simon Steffal
Founder & Chief Vision Officer, Mindset Mentors

In this workshop, we will focus on the key skill that aids in effective and respectful communication, be it in personal or professional relationships. This interactive workshop is designed to introduce participants to the core principles of assertiveness and help them develop the necessary skills for its effective implementation. Let's positively impact our environments together!

We will explore the following:

• The main difference between assertiveness and aggression
• Two powerful techniques to help you engage in meaningful conversation
• How to boost your self-confidence and self-esteem
• The concept of anchoring in a difficult situation
• Saying "no" with empathy

Get what you want

Ivana Sediva
Board Member | Mentor | Business Coach | exCMO McDonald's, Johnson&Johnson

Influencing, persuasion and negotiation are the hard-skills for the future. If you have ever thought that the better proposal wins, that the better project wins, that the better expertise wins  - stop dreaming. A huge part of your counterpart's decision is driven by trust, relationship, and emotions.We will be examining the factors which will significantly improve your chance of success. It is all about knowing yourself, building relationships, and strategic communication. This workshop will be very pragmatic, interactive, and fun.

We will focus on:

• Key elements of preparation for a meeting which nobody told you about
• Most common failures and solutions during meetings which get lost in translation
• Essentials of body language which are often misinterpreted
• Practicing a short influencing speech

Develop a personal brand that will unlock your full professional and human potential

Cristina Muntean
Founder and CEO of VORNICA®

How do women grow in their careers on their own terms, without losing their flexibility, health, family, or sanity? The answer is simple: they communicate their value so wisely that they turn themselves into an irreplaceable asset for their teams and organizations.

A visible, influential, and powerful personal brand is wind in the sails of your career and life. When you have it, you choose where you want to go. When you miss it, it’s easier to get pushed into a corner and to feel more limited in your growth options.The question is how you can create a vibrant personal brand that will not just open doors for you – it will simply blow them away.

Join us on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, for a free 90-minute workshop with Cristina Muntean, founder and CEO of VORNICA®, a company on a mission to triple the number of women CEOs in Europe by 2030, and author of the book You, the Brand –Personal Branding for Career Growth (available in Czech). Cristina will share her trademark personal branding strategy 5Ws+H® and she will help you figure out how to shave off hours of agony when musing on your personal communications, and how to add more clarity, intentionality, discipline, and impact to your personal brand.

This workshop will be available for all attendees with GA + Workshop ticket. You'll receive the ZOOM link closer to the event date.