Claiming Your Seat-Strategies for Women Leaders to Make an Impact at the Table.pptx

Learning objective: Explore methods to empower women leaders to assert their presence, influence, and impact in decision-making spaces within organizations.

Research consistently shows that diverse perspectives lead to better decision-making, innovation, and organizational performance. Our panel will delve into the business case for gender diversity at the leadership table, highlighting the unique insights, experiences, and skills that women bring to the table. By equipping women leaders with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to claim their seats at decision-making tables and make a meaningful impact, this seminar aims to accelerate progress towards gender equality in leadership and create more inclusive and effective organizations. Through empowering women to assert their presence and influence, we can unlock the full potential of diverse leadership teams and drive sustainable success in today's complex and competitive business environment. This seminar explores why companies need women at the table, common barriers women face in obtaining a seat, strategies for preparing oneself to be at the table, and tactics for making one's seat count.


By the end of the seminar, attendees will:

1. Explore common barriers such as unconscious bias, lack of mentorship and sponsorship, and systemic gender discrimination, and discuss strategies for overcoming these obstacles.
2. Explore advice and tools for women leaders to prepare themselves for leadership positions, including developing leadership skills, building confidence and executive presence, and cultivating a strong professional network.
3. Examine strategies for effectively contributing to decision-making processes, advocating for gender diversity and inclusion, and driving positive change within organizations.

1. Claiming Your Seat: Strategies for Women Leaders to Make an Impact at the Table Moderator: Deneen L. Garrett , CEO, Deneen L. Garrett LLC Panelists: Tiffany Grant King , Managing Director, TEGrant Consulting Touya Harris ,Global Powertrain Engineering Design Manager, Ford Motor Company

2. 3 Objective Explore methods to empower women leaders to assert their presence, influence, and impact in decision-making spaces within organizations.

3. 4 Discussion 1. Overcoming obstacles. 2. Preparing for leadership positions. 3. Contributing, advocating and driving change.

4. Deneen L. Garrett CEO Deneen L. Garrett LLC deneenlgarrett.com Touya Harris Global Powertrain Engineering Design Manager, Ford Motor Company linkedin.com/in/touyaharris Tiffany Grant King Managing Director, TEGrant Consulting linkedin.com/in/tegrantking/ Thank you!