Next Level Breakout Descriptions

Conference Breakouts

Beyond Salary: Make the Most of Compensation Negotiations

An HR executive once told me he never hired anyone who didn’t negotiate salary. His argument was if you did not advocate for yourself in this setting, how well will you represent the company. In this session we will examine how to prepare for these negotiations, how to focus beyond short-term salary and some tips for setting yourself up for long-term success.

SPEAKER: Lee Warren

Session Two: 3:15 pm

Burnout Prevention Workshop

MATTHEW 11:28 ‘Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”’

What is Burnout? In this session, we will define the concept and term "Burnout"—what it is and what it is not. By exploring the five stages of burnout and six different stress styles you will gain knowledge and understanding that will allow for better self-awareness. In addition, we will evaluate where you are and where you want to be from a whole person perspective and examine when we tend to feel most stressed and overwhelmed. When practicing healthy boundaries and understanding mindfulness practices you can learn how to handle these inevitable stressful moments. By learning to define "self-care", you will learn to live your life intentionally and explore what makes you happy and fulfilled. You are more than your titles at work. You are a whole person.

SPEAKER: Rosa Castano

Session Two: 3:15 pm

Business Model YOU: What do Southwest Airlines, Netflix, Tesla, and YOU have in common?

The Business Model Canvas has become a common, yet simple visual tool for understanding the value, purpose, and function of any organization. Business Model YOU uses a similar paradigm, but focused on YOU as an individual. In BMY, the individual is the KEY resource. The model helps an individual link personal interests, abilities, experiences, and personality traits as a way to guide career planning and overall personal satisfaction. The session will introduce participants to the model and the framework upon which it’s built.

SPEAKER: José González

Session One: 1:45 pm

Cross Generational Strategies for Stress Management

In today’s fast-paced world, stress inevitably plays a role in our daily lives. Learning how to manage stress effectively is critical to maintaining wellbeing and increasing productivity. Stress isn’t one size fits all. We all experience and deal with stress differently than the next person; however, there is a strategic aspect of managing stress that can significantly improve our response to stressors within our environments and social landscape. Yet also, as we age, stress management becomes increasingly important for maintaining overall well-being. Our approach to managing stress will vary across generations, reflecting on unique experiences, values, and resources of each group. In this workshop, we will explore simple, yet effective strategies and techniques to navigate both physiological and psychological effects of stress on our body and mind that are fundamental to stress resilience.

SPEAKER: Renee Drake

Session One: 1:45 pm

Grit and Grace

Women leaders are often told to lead with grace, while men are taught to lead with strength. When faced with adversity, a strong leader must exhibit grace, courage, and strength not by happenchance but with intentionality and focus. Join me as we journey through what it means to lead with purpose and intentionality, and a little grit.

SPEAKER: Danielle Barnes

Session One: 1:45 pm

Humility, Listening and Decision Making – Three Superpowers of Leadership.

Explore practices of humble leadership in the workplace and how exercising emotional intelligence with your team can build trust, self-awareness, and confidence in yourself and your team. Having humility or lack thereof in the workplace can greatly impact culture and work dynamics. It's an active part of collaboration and creating safe spaces to enhance innovation. Humility leads to stronger interpersonal skills and better decision making. We live in a distracted world, where our plates are full both inside and outside of the workplace. It's hard to take time to slow down and discover the power of these leadership skills. Join this workshop to reflect on your skill sets and identify wellbeing strategies to add to your toolkit to build a foundation of trust and respect in your workplace.

SPEAKER: Lisa Davis and Shubhada Jagasia

Session One: 1:45 pm

Leading Ladies: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders

Join Dr. Sarah Gardial in this interactive discussion exploring the evolving landscape of women in the workplace. This is an opportunity for women to come together, build community, and learn from each other’s stories and perspectives. Through candid conversations and shared experiences, we’ll delve into the unique challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping the future for women in the workforce.

SPEAKER: Dr. Sarah Gardial

Session One: 1:45 pm

1:1 Micro-Mentoring Sessions with CABLE Leader

Led by seasoned leaders of the Nashville community, this workshop offers a tailored approach to leadership development. In today’s competitive and dynamic landscape, take this unique opportunity to pre-select topics you would like personalized feedback on, actionable insights, and practical strategies to support you in your professional journey. When you sign up for this breakout session, you will receive a short form to fill out regarding what you would like to discuss in your 1:1 mentoring session.

SPEAKER: Cable

Session Two: 3:15 pm

The Myth of Work Life Balance

"Workin’ 9 to 5,” is how many of us traditionally compartmentalize when the workday ends and our personal life begins. The myth of work life balance is the idea that balance looks the same to everyone. Work-Life integration has become more complex over the past five years as the global workforce has had a disruption in the traditional notions of balance: changes in technology, impacts of the pandemic, hybrid workforces, etc. In this workshop, participants will explore various strategies for time management, energy, and boundary-setting practices in both professional and person spheres.

SPEAKER: AdriAnne Sternberg

Session One: 1:45 pm

Networking: The Power in Connection

Learn effective strategies for building and leveraging professional relationships and gain the confidence to expand your network for career growth and professional development. You'll have the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of building and nurturing professional relationships. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, you'll discover techniques for expanding your network, leveraging connections, and cultivating meaningful interactions. Whether you are aiming to advance your career, grow your business, or simply enhance your social circles, this workshop will empower you with the skills and confidence to harness the full potential of networking in today's interconnected world.

SPEAKER: Laquita Stribling

Session Two: 3:15 pm

Red Helicopter

Red helicopter—a parable for our times exposes the root cause for these feelings and encourages us to embrace a few key principles to reorient our lives, organizations, and the world to reflect the best in us. In this remarkable book, Rhee provides the tools we can use to embrace agency by identifying the obstacles quietly holding us back. It also provides tools to construct a balance sheet of our true assets and liabilities, and create and measure "goodwill," —the ultimate collective good.

SPEAKER: James Rhee

Main Session: 11:30 am

Refinding the Path

As our world has shifted and rearranged itself over the past couple years, people are taking stock of what is important to them and how they want to shape the next chapter of their lives. Writing is a powerful way to wander and rediscover your course. Southern Word is known for providing this processing tool to thousands of young people each year. Adults need this resource as well. Take the opportunity to spend an hour writing and sharing with Southern Word mentors as a way of grounding and reinvigorating yourself.

SPEAKER: Southern Word

Session One: 1:45 pm

Strategy in Life and Business: A Daily Practice

It is easy to think of success in life and business as a final destination; but instead, it is a journey we embark on. If we think of strategy as a way of life, we can be most effective by understanding our strengths and weaknesses as well as simply communicating our aspirations and goals. Learning how to connect with the purpose behind your actions can spark passion and drive to make strategy a crucial tool in your daily routine. In this workshop, we will assess how to use strategy as a cornerstone for decision-making, time management, resource allocation, and ultimately action. This enables individuals and organizations to navigate the complexities they face in their roadmaps to overcome challenges or reroute in order to achieve success.

SPEAKER: Mike Lenda

Session Two: 3:15 pm

The Strength in Authentic and Transparent Leadership

Imagine a workforce where authentic and transparent leadership are more than just popular buzzwords but the driving force to instill trust and loyalty within your teams. The key to motivating your team to work towards organizational success is cultivating environments where individuals feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. In this workshop, we will discuss how to create environments where individuals feel respected, and mistakes or setbacks are handled with tact and compassion. Take your leadership skills to the next level by enhancing your ability to authentically connect with your teams and positively impact work culture.

PANEL: Angie Adams, Zulfat Suara, and Christine Buggs

Session Two: 3:15 pm

Women Empowerment: Supporting Paths for Women
(sports, forging careers for women and themselves, women empowerment is important to them, etc.)

Empowerment is a deeply personal and a diversified experience for women all over the world. Women in every industry have developed resilience to build paths for themselves in their workplaces, communities, and individually. Navigating these paths requires actively embracing oneself and emboldening all women to courageously reach their full potentials. This workshop explores what building supportive and collaborative networks looks like and how to utilize empowerment as a tool for women inside and outside of the workplace. Join two inspiring women who are seasoned professionals in the sports industry to offer their personal experience and guidance for women to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

SPEAKER: Tina Tuggle and Shannon Myers

Session One: 1:45 pm

Women In Leadership Panel

Join this discussion group to hear from women leaders in our community on navigating career path, supporting other women in the workplace, excelling in career with a champion/mentor, opening the way for those behind you to follow, and work-life integration.

PANEL: Sarah Gardial (moderator), Christine Karbowiak, Mary Winn Pilkington, and Karen Thompson

Session Two: 3:15 pm