Wind Enterprises® - Leadership Development Conferences

A. Brown-Olmstead Associates (ABOA)

Linda — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:00:32 +0000

One of the longest serving full service public relations firms not only in metro Atlanta but in the southeast. This boutique firm has worked in most industry segments and has delivered a wide range of public relations and marketing services to include: civic communications; coordination of special events; development of marketing plans; fundraising; investor relations; media relations; network marketing; public and government affairs; and social media. Although the firm has executed projects on a national and international basis, the major emphasis of the firm has been Georgia focused. Throughout its history, the agency has become known for its generous service to community and civic participation. This has allowed the firm to develop an extensive network of contacts in business, government, civic, social and consumer groups and individuals.

Lorna Rasmussen – The Absolute Best Way in the World for Women to Make Money

BlackBox — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:56:58 +0000

Lorna Rasmussen
Founder and CEO at More 4 Small Business

Lorna was born in Canada and started her professional life as a documentary film producer with the NFB of Canada as well as PBS in the States. Lorna’s life of success was built on a solid career of helping others attain success – whether as a personal coach and trainer with the Success Motivation Institute (one of the earliest companies in the field of personal development), as a teacher at universities across Canada and the US or as a business owner.

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AT&T – Our Premier Sponsor

BlackBox — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:15:12 +0000

We are pleased that AT&T has renewed their Premier Level sponsorship with Wind Enterprises® and the Possible Woman® Leadership Conferences and events. This has been an exemplary partnership spanning an almost 12 year period of time; truly a win-win for both Wind Enterprises® and the employees of AT&T.

SunTrust Bank now a Silver Sponsor!

Linda — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 22:16:45 +0000

I am thrilled that Atlanta icon SunTrust Bank is a silver sponsor, joining our prestigious family of partners that includes Fortune-ranked companies and successful small businesses. Thanks to our valued sponsors, we are able to offer state-of-the-art regional events for corporate women and business owners in the Southeast.

Leading sponsors to date for “Believe. Begin. Become. Possible Woman 2011” are American Airlines (Platinum), Southern Company (Gold), AT&T (Premier) and SunTrust (Silver).

Other sponsors include: The Home Depot, Atlanta Magazine, Kroger, BLUE MedSpa, Avon Products, WE USA, Atlanta Daybook, Maggianos, IKEA, Aloette, Stewart and Company, ExactTarget, Eric Beach Photography, ProWin and BlackBox Technologies. New supporting sponsors include INQUIX, Total Site Solutions and The Good Works.

Bonnie Ross Parker – The Quick Connection

BlackBox — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:00:12 +0000

Bonnie Ross-Parker
Speaker/Author and CEO/Founder The Joy of Connecting

Bonnie Ross-Parker, a multi-dimensional entrepreneur, is a speaker/author and CEO/Founder of a nationally recognized customer acquisition/marketing program called The Joy of Connecting®. Her books include: Walk in My Boots – The Joy of Connecting, Y.O.U. – Set A High Standard for Being Human and 42 Rules for Effective Connections.

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IKEA now a Silver Sponsor!

Linda — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:26:05 +0000

I am thrilled that IKEA is now a Silver Sponsor, joining our prestigious family of partners that includes Fortune-ranked companies and successful small businesses. Thanks to our valued sponsors, we are able to offer state-of-the-art regional events for corporate women and business owners in the Southeast.

Leading sponsors to date for “Believe. Begin. Become. Possible Woman 2011” are American Airlines (Platinum), Southern Company (Gold), AT&T (Premier) and IKEA (Silver).

Other sponsors include: The Home Depot, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta Magazine, Kroger, BLUE MedSpa, Avon Products, WE USA, Atlanta Daybook, Maggianos, Aloette, Stewart and Company, ExactTarget, ProWin and BlackBox Technologies. New supporting sponsors include INQUIX, Total Site Solutions, and The Good Works.

New Sponsor: The Home Depot!

Linda — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:19:03 +0000

Wind Enterprises is pleased to announce that The Home Depot is now a valued Silver Sponsor for BELIEVE. BEGIN. BECOME. Possible Woman 2011! “I am thrilled that The Home Depot is now a part of our prestigious family of partners that includes many Fortune-ranked companies and successful small businesses. It is only because of our sponsors that we are able to continue to offer state-of-the-art regional events for corporate women leaders and women business owners in the Southeast,” says Linda Wind, CEO, Wind Enterprises. “And we look forward to a long and continuing relationship with The Home Depot, as our vision of making a unique and significant difference in the lives of women globally is aligned with the vision of the founders of The Home Depot.”

The Home Depot was founded in 1978 by Bernie Marcus, Arthur Blank, Ron Brill, and Pat Farrah. The Home Depot’s proposition was to build home-improvement warehouses, larger than any of their competitors’ facilities.

“Bernie and I founded [The Home Depot] with a special vision — to create a company that would keep alive the values that were important to us. Values like respect among all people, excellent customer service and giving back to communities and society.”
—Arthur Blank

Moira Forbes, publisher of ForbesWoman, to Headline Possible Woman Conference

Linda — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:01:32 +0000

Moira Forbes - Keynote Speaker

Moira Forbes, publisher of ForbesWoman, and associate publisher of ForbesLife, will be the featured speaker at the 15th Annual Possible Woman Conference Wednesday April 27 at Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Register NOW!
As the first female publisher at Forbes, the vivacious Forbes, daughter of former presidential candidate Steve Forbes and granddaughter of publishing icon Malcolm Forbes, has become an expert on today’s professional women.

ForbesWoman, a dynamic multi-media platform serving successful women in business and leadership, includes a quarterly publication and website ForbesWoman.com, part of the Forbes.com network, a site that reaches 20 million influential users worldwide.
ForbesLife is the dedicated lifestyle publication of Forbes. Moira also hosts the video series “Success with Moira Forbes” and “Women to Watch.” She joined Forbes in 2001 in its London office and is a graduate of Princeton University and the Harvard Business School Program for Leadership Development.

“ForbesWoman gives Moira an excellent perspective on the issues facing business women today,” said Linda Wind, CEO of Wind Enterprises, organizer of the annual regional leadership conference. “She will help us make Wednesday, April 27 the most dynamic Possible Woman event yet! We are pleased to be at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis again this year and welcome Moira to a dynamic line-up of presenters and panelists.”
The Possible Woman Conference brings together corporate women, leaders in technology, education and nonprofits, and business owners from a wide range of disciplines and industries for an extraordinary day of personal development, workplace education, inspiration and networking.

The Women of Power and Vision Panel to date features Maria Peninger, SVP of Avon; Hala Moddelmog, CEO of Arby’s; Kathy Betty, owner of the Atlanta Dream; Debbie Sessions, partner with Porter, Keadle, Moore LLP. Tracks include Corporate Leadership, Mastering Entrepreneurship, Women Leaders in Non-Profit, Social Media – the Key to Relationship Marketing, Career Advancement and Optimizing Health.

Known for its productive networking opportunities, the conference also features interactive question-and-answer sessions and informative exhibits. Some of the confirmed topics and speakers include:

Living Well to Lead Well – Dr. Shealynn Buck
Walk, Talk and Negotiate Like a CEO – Linda Swindling
Success! Believe it, Achieve It and Receive It! – Dr. Joyce Morley-Ball
The Savvy Networker – Bonnie Ross-Parker
Social Media for the CEO – Eve Mayer Orsburn
Self-Mastery….The Foundation of Leadership – Martha Forlines
Innovation is a Team Sport – Kimberly Douglas
Leading Change – Cheryl Jensen
Managing Generation Gaps: Road to Collaboration – Dr. Daphne Timmons
Defy Gravity – Rebel Brown

Alicia Phillips, president of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta; Pat Willis, executive director of Voices for Georgia’s Children and Kate Atwood, executive director of Kate’s Club, comprise the Women Leaders in Non-Profit panel.

The conference supports Wind Foundation for Women (WFW) which provides scholarships for women in need returning to school to pursue non-traditional roles or occupations and to connect them with women trailblazers in these industries.

Leading sponsors to date for “Believe. Begin. Become. Possible Woman 2011” are American Airlines, Southern Company and AT&T. Other sponsors include Atlanta Daybook, Atlanta Magazine, Kroger, BLUE MedSpa, Avon Products, WE USA, Maggianos, IKEA, Aloette, Stewart and Company, Exact Target, Eric Beach Photography, ProWin and BlackBox Technologies.

For information on sponsorships for this premier event, contact Linda Wind at 770-856-4767.

Media contact: Gay Watson, 678-596-2889, gcwatson@mindspring.com

Downloads:
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15th Annual Possible Woman Conference

Linda — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:35:56 +0000

Save the Wednesday, April 27 for the most significant Possible Woman event yet!” said Linda Wind, CEO of Wind Enterprises, organizer of the annual regional leadership conference.

“We are pleased to be at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis again this year and will soon announce a dynamic line-up of presenters and panelists. Tracks this year will include Corporate Leadership, Mastering Entrepreneurship, Women Leaders in Non-Profit, Social Media, the Key to Relationship Marketing and Optimizing Health,” Wind said.

The Possible Woman Leadership Conferences feature renowned speakers – CEOs, national best-selling authors, international business consultants and visionary leaders — who bring together corporate women, women leaders in technology, education and nonprofits, and women business owners from a wide range of disciplines and industries for an extraordinary day of personal development, workplace education, inspiration and networking.

Known for its productive networking opportunities, the conference also features interactive question-and-answer sessions and informative exhibits. For the latest information, see http://www.windenterprises.com/.

Leading sponsors for “Believe. Begin. Become. Possible Woman 2011″ include American Airlines, Southern Company and AT&T. Other sponsors include Atlanta Magazine, Kroger, BLUE MedSpa, Avon Products,WE USA, Maggianos, IKEA, Aloette, Stewart and Company, Exact Target and BlackBox Technologies. For information on sponsorships for this premier event, contact Linda Wind at 770-856-4767 or linda@possiblewoman.com

Media contact: Gay Watson, 678-596-2889, gcwatson@mindspring.com

Stacey Mayo – How to Reduce Stress in Your Life

BlackBox — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:59:10 +0000

Stacey Mayo
Sentelligent Coach and Career Intuitive

A well-known coach with a wide following, Stacey Mayo, a.k.a. “The Dream Queen,” was a pioneer in the now-booming coaching industry. Stacey established the Center for Balanced Living in 1995 as a vehicle to carry out her life’s work. As director of the Center, she and a team of powerful coaches have assisted thousands of people across the nation in living out their dreams with amazing results.

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