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Join
us for our 3rd
annual
JANUARY 23-25, 2009
The goal of this conference is to inspire and motivate women to lead in their personal and professional life.
The Steppin Up Leadership
Conference is designed to engage, enlighten and empower women from all stages of
life. This encouraging weekend will leave you refreshed and motivated to step up
to all you were meant to be. Our focus this year is Overcoming Obstacles.
Our inspiring speakers will share life obstacles they triumphed over which molded them into who they are today.
By attending this conference you will:
ˇ Gain strategies for going
beyond obstacles in your
personal and professional life.
ˇ Find ways to
live more balanced and stress free.
ˇ Learn
about the impact of not taking "no" for an
answer.
ˇ Gain
the courage it takes to become your own
cheerleader.
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Learn about the
power of you and the importance of hope.
2009 Keynote Speaker
Linda Armstrong Kelly
Linda
Armstrong Kelly is a shining example of
spectacular triumph against incredible odds.
From high school dropout to mother of
Lance Armstrong,
seven time Tour De France champion and
cancer survivor, Lindašs story motivates
people to achieve their own dreams,
regardless of the obstacles they face.
Lindašs life is
a lesson in self determination and hope. In
her book, NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH-Raising
Lance, Raising Me (Broadway Books; 2005),
she shares her life experiences as a young,
single mom raising her unstoppable baby boy.
Growing up in the Dallas projects and
receiving a GED, Lindašs guiding principles
enabled her to rise from an entry level temp
job to her career goal as a global account
manager with Ericsson Microelectronics. She
spent 15 years demonstrating her strength,
positive attitude, and survival skills.
A passionate
activist and speaker, Linda captivates
audiences on the causes closest to her
heart; battling adversity and overcoming
odds much greater than the mountains Lance
lived to climb. At the core of her
inspirational messages are the importance of
dedication and hard work in accomplishing
onešs goals. Linda is proud to be a member of
the National Speakers Association. She also
serves on the board of a non-profit
hospital, is an active volunteer, and
assists nonprofit organizations with
fundraising. Linda was the subject of a
one-hour television biography on The
Learning Channel (TLC) entitled, Raising A
Champion: The Linda Armstrong Kelly Story.
Most recently, she received the 'Outstanding
Mother of the Year' award from the National
Motheršs Day Committee. Her television
appearances include The Dr. Phil Show, CNN
and ESPN. Shešs been featured in national
magazines such as People, The New Yorker,
USA Today, Ladies Home Journal and Texas
Monthly, as well as many local newspaper,
radio programs and television news shows.
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Additional Speakers
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Linda Thomas
The Great Adventure
Linda Thomas is CEO at Wilcox Farms
but has never forgotten her "plaid
background." She is leading the
company to carry out the family's
vision of providing a healthy, local
product for consumers in the
Northwest. Linda will share the
inspirational and entertaining story
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Melanie Knox
Balanced Body
Learn how a balanced body can be
achieved with proper exercise and
appetite as well as the impact on
your mind, body, and spirit. Melanie
is the owner of a private fitness
studio in Gig Harbor.
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Mardel Grundberg
Grow Deeper
Sometimes our lives are
uncomplicated, predictable, and
comfortable. Yet we still feel
something missing and a yearning for
something more.
Hear
Mardel share about her search for
more out of life and where her
journey has taken her. Mardel is the
owner of the new Cutters Point
Uptown. |
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Tricia Sinek
How to Disease- Proof your Life
Discover the powerful and simple
lifestyle changes that dramatically
reduce our risk of heart disease,
diabetes and cancer. Tricia is a
manager of the community cancer
program for Franciscian Health
System. |
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Vicki Shelton
Finding Harmony with your Finances
Explore a holistic approach to
understanding the many facets of
wealth and hear solutions for
achieving lifelong financial goals.
Vicki is a director for the Bank of
New York Mellon Wealth Management. |
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Nicole Comella
Create a Fusion of Body and Mind
Learn Pilates from the best. Whether
you're a beginner or a long-time
devotee, don't miss the chance to
train with this award-winning
instructor and former professional
ballerina. |
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