NYWIC presents Night of the Coaches

New York Women in Communications Presents

Night of the Coaches

High-Powered, Career-Enhancing Conversation, Tips and Networking

Our popular Night of the Coaches is back for a third year, but with an expanded focus. At this evening of small-group discussions featuring New York Women in Communications coaches and communications industry leaders, we'll have six roundtables of interest to communications professionals at all stages of their careers, plus six industry-focused roundtables aimed primarily at students and young professionals. Each participant will select two roundtable discussions and have the opportunity to network before and after the roundtables.

**Please be sure to select TWO different sessions when registering**

Registration Link:
http://www.nywici.org/events/night-of-the-coaches-2011

Roundtables for All Members

Tap into our coaches' wisdom and experience to enhance your career-building skills and learn new networking strategies.

Topics include:

· Branding Yourself for Success: 3 Steps for Taking Command of Your Brand - What is a personal brand and why should you care? This interactive discussion will focus on the importance of recognizing yourself as a brand and the impact your brand can have on your career success. Diane Baranello, Principal, Coaching for Distinction.

· Job Search Strategies for the Seasoned Professional - Experienced communicators will learn how to reposition themselves to stand out in today's competitive job market. The discussion will center on how to package your strengths and experience to create more opportunities. Terry R. Yoffe, CPCC, PCC, TRY Coaching, LLC; and Wendy Best, Managing Director, Recruiting, HR Consulting Division, The Forum Group.

· Expanding and Using Your Network: Gaining New Skills to Produce Results - People hire people, so knowing how to successfully grow and use your network will enhance your confidence and produce results in a job search or any new business venture. Belinda Plutz, Principal, Career Mentors, Inc.

· Getting What YOU Want: How to Negotiate for a Job, a Raise or a Promotion - Learn how to negotiate effectively: leave less money on the table and gain respect in the process. Acquire the right negotiation skills to deliver the best results regardless of market conditions. Alexandra Duran, MSW, CSW, JD, Founder/CEO, Duran Consulting.

· The Power of Social Media: 10 Smart Ways to Use Social Media - The way you use social media sites can help or harm your job search and career. A social media consultant and online talent management agent will share her tips for using social media wisely. Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Co-Founder/Managing Director, Digital Brand Architects.

· Charting a New Course: What to Think About When Changing Career Direction - Get clarity on your work values, skill sets, unique gifts and talents, preferred working environment and structure. Prepare yourself to successfully navigate your new direction in a way that will get you where you want to go. Rory Kelly O'Connor, CEO/Founder/President, Can You Imagine Life Coaching™LLC.

**Please be sure to select TWO different sessions when registering**

· Advertising
· Public Relations
· Journalism
· Digital Marketing
· Digital Communications
· Film and Television

Watch your e-mail for more information about these roundtable discussions in some of today's most exciting communications fields.

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: NYU's The Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South (at West 4th Street)
For security purposes you will be asked to show ID.

Cost:
Members - $26*
Student Members - $16*
Nonmembers - $41*
*$1 goes directly to the NYWICI Foundation.

For more information, visit NYWICI.org