2022 WOW! Forum Schedule

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7:45Registration / Networking
8:15Welcoming Remarks
8:45Susan Wheeler - "Reclaiming Your Zest, When Life Hands You Lemons - How to Persist, Persevere, and Overcome Life’s Obstacles"
- Through sharing her story, Susan will inspire the audience to:
9:30 Rita Schiano - "Why Mindfulness Matters"
- For so many people, 2020 was a year of self-reckoning as we were thrust into a cocoon of isolation and social distancing. This sudden and enduring shift led many of us to examine our lives: where we were, where we had been, and where would we like to be going forward. At the center of this state of self-awakening is the practice of mindfulness. From within a state of restful awareness we are able to focus on our intentions and our desires and strengthen our capacity for resilience. Resilience strategist and author Rita Schiano will explore the process of why mindfulness matters and how we can utilize this practice to live a more flourishing life.
- Takeaways:
  - Understanding how the practice of mindfulness allows us to see our conditioned patterns of response clearly so that we can get unstuck from them.
  - How mindfulness raises our awareness of the belief systems we hold.
  - How mindfulness practice helps us to see the patterns in our thinking that make us less resilient.
10:25Break
10:45Valerie Gordon - "Fire Your Narrator! Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life"
- Want better external results? Start with the internal story. Of all the characters in your story, none is more influential than your own narrator. Often labeled an “inner critic,” your narrator is that voice in your head that provides commentary throughout your day and creates your narrative point of view - the way in which you view and respond to the world. If you’ve got an overly critical, questioning or doubting narrator, it’s time to revise old or unhelpful storylines, recast your narrator, and start writing a better next chapter!
- Attendees will walk away with:
  - Ways to stop negative inner thinking from getting in the way of positive results
  - Tips to (finally!) quiet a pesky inner voice
  - The knowledge and confidence to serve as your own internal support system, even in the face of uncertainty or conflict
  - The freedom from old storylines that have held you back
  - Clear and confident communication skills to employ (inside and out!)
12:00Lunch at Salt 2.0
1:30Breakout Session #1
- Valerie Gordon, Commander-In-She
  “Big Excuse Bingo: Get After Your Goals!”
- You’d get so much more accomplished if only you had the time. Or the energy. Or a myriad of other excuses. What’s yours? In this rousing, game-show style workshop, discover what’s holding you back. An excuse, after all, is nothing more than a story you tell yourself. If you want to get after your goals, you need to get out of your own way. This workshop will help you eradicate your excuses for good. (And we’ve got prizes, too!)
- Kelly McCarthy, Beyond Words N Wisdom
  “Understanding Your Unique Energetic Frequency to Empower You and Your Career”
- We are all energy, everything around us is, yet most of the time we are unconscious to the deep impact we have imprinting on others whether consciously or unconsciously. When we learn to identify our energy and work with it, we can harness the power of it to create the life we desire for ourselves both personally and professionally.
- Nicole Renee Matthews-TBD
2:20Breakout Session #2
- Cindy Donaldson, Red Barn Consulting, LLC
  “Authenticity: The Secret to Leveling Up Your Career and Your Life!”
- You are 100% living the life you want. Sadly for many, that life is unfulfilling, yet is doesn’t have to be and nor should it! During this session we will uncover HOW to identify your true authentic self and help you determine if you are on the right path to living your Life by Design.
  - Are you living by societal norms or yours?
  - Are you staying in a job or a relationship because you feel obligated and guilty?
  - Are you frozen in fear to make a change in your life? Afraid of what others will think?
  - Are you hiding your super powers? P.S. We all have them!
- You aren’t alone – in fact this was me. Until I decided it wasn’t. I’ll share with you how I’ve been able to overcome adversity and my own roadblocks to finally show up as my true authentic self, openly share and be who I am without the fear of judgement of others, the fear of failure or the fear of just about anything and in turn enjoy happiness, financial freedom, time freedom and LIFE FREEDOM!
- Dawn Romaniello, In Light of Dawn
  “Strong is the New Pretty! Boot Camp 101 on How to Deal with Fear and Anxiety Disorders!”
- Why should we stand in when you were born to stand out? A workshop designed to conquer our fears, control our anxieties and live life beyond our expectations by simply applying the seven rules of life. This class will take you on a journey to understanding the stuff that warts on our nerves to polish our souls. Just because we have anxious thoughts, doesn’t mean we always have to act on them. The brave woman feels fear, but has allowed herself to conquer her fears! The road to personal freedom doesn’t mean we deny the existence of difficulty, but it’s the turning point at the crossroad. Which side of the road do you wish to stay? I say “Miss Dawn’s bus is bigger, so come aboard and enjoy the ride!”
- Susan V. Wheeler, Author of The Lemonade Diet
  “Belief: 10 Strategies to Live a More ZESTful Life!”
- Believing in yourself affects everything you do. Everything. It affects your professional life and your personal life. It affects your relationships with yourself and with others. Your belief affects the choices you make, how you view yourself and how you tap into your potential. Your belief in all the areas of your life combined is critical to creating the life you desire. Build back your trust, faith, and confidence, in you. Prepare to become the person you were always meant to be.
3:05Chocolate & Wine Reception w/ Silent Auction
4:00End

2022 WOW! Forum Schedule

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Mindfulness Matters