Main stage speakers
 |
Phil Gwoke
Keynote speaker
Wednesday, October 19
Talent Management: Generational Expectations for the Workplace
|
As an internationally recognized speaker, Phil has shared his wisdom and inspired audiences in 43 different states and four continents to over 250,000 people. Phil's valuable insights are the result of working with people for over 25 years as a high school teacher, college admissions professional, marketing coordinator, corporate trainer, and even small business owner. Engaging leaders across generational lines continues to be at the forefront of every industry. Let Phil fill you in on how fostering mentorships, having transition plans, and facilitating knowledge transfer are the secret sauce for success and continuity.
 |
Nicole Malachowski
Closing keynote speaker
Thursday, October 20
Pushing the Envelope: Being the Best When It Counts
|
Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) defies stereotypes. Yes, she was a jet fighter pilot, but if you think you know her based on that, you'd be wrong. A leader, a combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, a White House Fellow, and an inductee into both the National Women's Hall of Fame and the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, Nicole's distinguished 21-year Air Force career exceeded her wildest dreams.
Nicole brings her experience to the stage and holds audiences spellbound with an easygoing authenticity of someone who's achieved greatness. She's been a member and leader of exceptional teams. She has faced overwhelming challenges and adversity and has come out on top. So, what does it take to be the best? The individuals and teams who achieve at the highest levels have one thing in common: they push the envelope and go to the edge of boundaries. Pushing the envelope is an aviation term for taking an aircraft to the maximum limits of its abilities. Colonel Malachowski translates that to the business world and demonstrate what pushing the envelope can mean for you!