Education

This professional and personal development event features speakers sharing inspirational stories and leading sessions on the issues that matter most to women and their allies, and emerging leaders in the workplace. Leadership 360 offers opportunities for business networking, professional development, and personal growth to support individuals in their leadership roles.

SESSIONS WILL FOCUS ON...

Leadership Communications

How to Find Mentors and Sponsors

Preparing for the Unknown: Crisis Communications

Rising Stars at New York banks: Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion

A View from the C-Suite: Bankers Share their Leadership Journey

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

And more!

Millions of people -- including CEOs and professionals at all management levels -- secretly worry they’re not as smart or talented as other people “think” they are. It's called impostor syndrome. And left unchecked, it can lead to costly consequences not only for individuals but for their organizations as well. Fortunately, there is a solution. In this session, Dr. Young offers concrete ways to deal with the feelings and worries that can hold us back and keep us from achieving more.

Dr. Valerie Young is an internationally known thought leader on impostor syndrome, whose research is focused on identifying and addressing internal barriers to achievement. Her award-winning book, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It, has been published in six languages. In 2020 she co-founded Impostor Syndrome Institute to help organizations recognize and address impostor syndrome in employees and leaders.

Victoria Christopher Murray is the author of more than thirty novels. She is the winner of nine African American Literary Awards for Fiction and Author of the Year. She is a four-time NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Fiction for her social commentary novel, Stand Your Ground. In 2021, she teamed up with author Marie Benedict to co-author the best-selling book The Personal Librarian, the remarkable and little-known true story of Belle da Costa Greene, J.P. Morgan's personal librarian, who became one of the most powerful women in New York while at the same time hiding her true identity as a person of color in order to protect her employment and support her financially dependent extended family. The symposium will explore the origins of the book and its connections to New York and modern-day work environments, as well as its underlying message about how embracing or denying identity can shape one’s path, both as an employer and employee.

Benita is a certified Health and Wellness Coach working with clients at Capital Cardiology Associates. Benita spent more than 40 years as a health reporter and news anchor at WNYT in Albany, NY. She covered issues such as wellness, treatment breakthroughs, aging, nutrition, and the latest health care trends. She was also a key player in educating the community about Covid19 through ongoing special reports. Benita's work has taken her around the world and across the USA. She's covered the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Katrina, the inauguration of President Obama and both Republican and National Conventions and the World Gathering of Holocaust Survivors. She also reported on health care in Russia, part of the Albany-Tula alliance.

Nancy Burger is a workplace communications strategist and coach. She guides executives and teams to foster emotionally healthy cultures.

A Marshall Goldsmith-certified leadership coach, author, and seasoned researcher, Nancy brings her 10+ years in communications expertise and research in psychology to elevate workplace connections. She works with C-suite executives, heads of HR & training/recruiting, managers, business owners, and team leaders across many industries. Nancy also delivers workshops and talks to universities, leadership organizations, and networking groups, all with the aim of cultivating clear, effective, and productive communication. Nancy also serves as a member of She Has Infinite Potential (S.H.I.P.), a panel of experts that offers talks and workshops to help organizations bolster inclusion and empowerment for women in the workplace.