Saturday, 7.10.2023 at WPP Campus, Bubenska, Prague
Full day of inspiring panel talks, practical workshops &
networking focused on leadership and career development
The programming combines talks, as well as panel discussions. You'll hear industry experts share their intake on leadership and career growth.
During breaks and designated time at networking tables, you'll be able to meet other attendees and grow your network.
Would you like to attend interactive workshops as well? You can choose from two different workshop tracks (Leadership and Career growth) to attend.
All attendees will have access to the talks and panel discussions. If you want to also attend workshops, you need to purchase the Workshop ticket.
How to build your leadership presence
Leadership presence is not an overnight process, but a journey of self-discovery, growth, and continuous improvement. This talk will discuss dealing with self-awareness, authenticity, why it’s important to master communication skills, and how to nurture resilience. It will explain how being a good leader is less about your title and more about the way you show up, inspire, and influence others - great leaders embrace their unique qualities, find their purpose and passion, and always strive to make a positive difference.
We will also cover the key tool for unlocking leadership success - emotional intelligence. This goes hand-in-hand with psychological safety in your team, and so the talk will discuss personal experience, but also experimenting with how to manage stress, overcome adversity, and harness the power of emotional intelligence to create a positive and supportive work environment. The aim of this talk is to provide you the tools to navigate challenges with grace and empower others to do the same.
AI-powered management
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
Strategic Thinking
Join us for an insightful workshop on strategic thinking, where you'll learn how to develop effective strategies for success. Explore proven methodologies like "Playing to Win" and gain a competitive edge in today's business landscape. Discover how to craft winning strategies that align with your objectives and how to avoid the most common pitfalls when strategizing. Elevating your strategic thinking skills gives you the ability to drive not only your organization, but also yourself personally forward.
We will explore:
Leading Remote/Hybrid teams
The rise of remote work has led to the creation of many remote and hybrid teams, where team members may be located in different physical locations and may only interact with each other online. Leading such teams can be challenging, as it requires a different approach to communication, collaboration, and motivation. In this workshop, participants will learn practical tips and strategies for effectively leading remote and hybrid teams, including fostering a positive team culture, navigating communication pitfalls, and supporting team members.
We will explore:
Assertive communication
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:
Get what you want
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.
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Develop a personal brand that will unlock your full professional and human potential
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.
8:30 - 9:15
9:15 - 9:25
Doors open
Opening remarks
Lucie Neumanova, CEO & Co-founder at Femme Palette
9:25 - 9:45
How to build your leadership presence
Hana Souckova, Managing Director at SAP
9:45 - 10:05
AI-powered management
Daria Hvizdalova, Education & AI | Forbes 30 under 30
10:05 - 10:25
Developing the leader in you
Dita Stejskalova, Business Director & Partner Ogilvy Czech
10:25 - 11:00
Networking break
11:00 - 11:50
How to navigate and excel in male-dominated workspaces
Panel discussion
11:50 - 12:00
Breast self-examination by Loono
Zuzana Hajsmanova, Chief Medical Officer at Loono
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch & networking
13:00 - 13:50
Leadership trends for the future of work
Panel discussion
13:50 - 14:00
Energy as our most valuable resource
Nela Dopanova, CEO & Founder at FPohybu
14:00 - 14:20
Early motherhood & top leadership: Must you pick just one?
Dita Formankova, Director & Founder at Czechitas
14:20 - 14:25
Closing
14:30 - 17:30
Networking tables
Choose your track -->
Leadership Track
Career Growth Track
14:35 - 15:35
Strategic Thinking
Senta Cermakova, Chief Innovation Officer, Deloitte
Assertive Communication
Simon Steffal, Founder & Chief Vision Officer, Mindset Mentors
15:45 - 16:345
Leading Remote/Hybrid teams
Simon Steffal, Founder & Chief Vision Officer, Mindset Mentors
Get what you want
Ivana Sediva, Board Member | Mentor | Business Coach | exCMO McDonald's, Johnson&Johnson
10.10. 2023, 17:00 - 18:30 (Online)
Personal Branding
Cristina Muntean, Founder & CEO. Executive Trainer, Mentor & Coach of Remote & Hybrid Leadership for Women Executives
Personal Branding
Cristina Muntean, Founder & CEO. Executive Trainer, Mentor & Coach of Remote & Hybrid Leadership for Women Executives
At the event, there will be designated time for networking and meeting like-minded people.
The night before the conference on Friday October 6th, we'll be hosting an opening party in a local bar. This is your chance to meet other attendees before the conference starts.
Would you like to have a new headshot for LinkedIn? You'll get a designated time slot during the conference, and 3 headshots to choose from. There is an extra fee for this service.
Would you like to bring your kid to the conference? We'll have a kids corner designated for kids 3+ years old available from 8.30 to 14:20. The spots in the kids corner are limited and you have to reserve your spot in the checkout.
Would you like to purchase more tickets for your colleagues?
We offer the following discounts:
5 tickets: 5% discount
10 tickets: 10% discount
10 > tickets: 15% discount
Contact us to get the discount. We'll issue an invoice to you.