Leadership Conference for Women in Energy

November 7-8, 2023 | Los Angeles, CA and Online

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Hosted by Southern California Edison

“Such a diverse group of women who all want to share their knowledge and advice. I am so happy I came. I will implement what I learned for the rest of my career.”  Designer II, Arizona Public Service

“This was an excellent women’s event full of encouragement and relevant topics that hit home for career progression. Powerful content and insightful dialogue.” Customer Experience Operations Supervisor, Arizona Public Service

“Great content, conversation & support. Very inspirational and motivating. I already have a list of improvements to implement for myself and my team. If you’re ready for change and positive improvement, this is the place!” Director, Marketing, Hubbell Power System

“I am just a few years into my career and starting to think about finding a leadership role. This conference has given me so many nuggets of wisdom that I will use for a lifetime as I grow into a leader.” Regulatory Analyst, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

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A recent IEA study reveals that women occupy just under 14% of senior management positions in the energy sector. Fostering a more diverse energy workforce is a priority. This immersive leadership development experience is designed to equip women with strategies to overcome the challenges they face in the energy workplace.  Through a dynamic program format including keynote addresses, panel sessions, interactive group discussions and networking opportunities, attendees will engage directly with influential women leaders.  

Register now to gain key insights into organizational change and personal growth.  Attendees will leave this event with practical strategies and actionable items for career development.  

Learning Outcomes

• Describe strategies to build a pipeline for women leaders in your organization
• Discover how to cultivate an executive presence and personal brand
• Explain best practices for personal resilience through turbulent times
• Describe key energy trends and the impact of transformation
• Explore techniques for successful negotiation
• Detail the importance of Diversity & Inclusion and strategies for DEI plans
• Address leadership techniques at different levels of management
• Explore best practices for engaging men as allies
• Discover the benefits of authentic self-promotion
• Discover the power of “no” –  practical priorities for organization
• Explain how to overcome career challenges and move into leadership roles

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 : Pacific Time

 

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. :: Opening Keynote

Maria Rigatti, EVP, Chief Financial Officer, Edison International

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. :: Promoting Women to Executive Roles

Discover steps to foster support, development, and promotion of women into executive roles. Attendees will hear best practices for employee retention and strategies for building a pipeline of female leadership candidates from entry-level to the C-suite.

Melissa Washington, SVP, Customer Operations & Chief Customer Officer, ComEd

10:45 – 11:15 a.m. :: Networking Break

11:15 – 12:00 p.m. :: Developing Branding & Presence

Explore the qualities that make up strong executive presence and learn how to inspire others to follow your lead. In this session, we will discuss strategies for:

• Addressing imposter syndrome
• Defining your personal brand
• Projecting competence and calm

Chanel Parson, Director, Electrification, SCE

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. :: Group Luncheon

1:00 – 1:30 p.m. :: Energy Transformation: Adapting to Changing Needs

Explore the current key areas and evolving future of the energy sector. Attendees will gain insight into our sector’s short-term and long-term transformation and the challenges and opportunities it presents.

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. :: Thriving in Turbulent Times: Cultivating Resilience

The significance of resilience – the ability to withstand and rebound from adversity – has become crucial in the workplace. This session will cover essential elements that contribute to personal resilience. Discover tools and strategies to survive and thrive in changing times.

• Emotional Intelligence
• Balance
• Fostering Support

Jodi Ziemathis, VP, Human Resources, California ISO

Patricia Nilsen, President & CEO, NYSEG and RG&E

2:15 – 3:00 p.m. :: Genuine Self-Promotion: Highlighting Your Achievements

To advance in our careers, it is crucial for women to make their achievements visible. This session will provide practical tips to master the art of self-promotion with authenticity and grace.

Bentina Terry, SVP, Customer Strategy & Solutions, Georgia Power

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. :: Networking Break

3:30 – 4:00 p.m. :: Mastering Everyday Negotiations

There is a misconception that women are poor negotiators. However, this outdated stereotype views negotiations as a power struggle. Successful negotiation now emphasizes active listening, collaboration, and mutually beneficial solutions. This session will provide strategies to enhance your negotiation skills and tips to apply them in everyday life.

Jennifer Rodgers, SVP & Chief Administrative Officer, Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. :: Setting Boundaries – Harnessing the Power of No

Learn to recognize your resistance to saying “no” and gain practical strategies for achieving better results by prioritizing tasks that align with your goals. This session will present tips and tricks for retraining your mind to accept only tasks that move you forward.

Beth Miletello, US Key Accounts Manager, X-ELIO North America

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 : Pacific Time 

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. :: Welcome Message

9:15 – 10:00 a.m. :: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Driving Business Success

Examine the impact of diverse teams on creativity and innovation and how diversity enhances social equity and stakeholder engagement.

Eric Watson, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, SCE

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. :: Networking Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: Best Practices for Career Growth – Strategies for Success

In this session accomplished leaders will give exclusive access to their recommendations and insights designed to drive your career growth.

Mandy Tornabene, VP, Governance, Dominion Energy

Renuka Chatterjee, VP, Operations, Midcontinent System Operator (MISO)

12:00 p.m. :: Conference Adjourns

Women in Negotiation: Using Emotional Intelligence to Get What You Want

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

 

Women can’t negotiate? On the contrary, women are negotiating superheroes! As women we are hard wired to think about others, seek to understand others and use our Emotional Intelligence. Women in Negotiation is an empowering overview of the ways women successfully influence and achieve desired outcomes in the face of often male-dominated negotiations. Women in Negotiation examines 5 key negotiation bedrock concepts, what characteristics skilled negotiators exhibit, and the distinct advantages women have to win in the negotiation arena.  There are fundamental advantages when women enter into a negotiation- big or small. Register now to become aware of your negotiating superpowers and make them work for you!

Learning Outcomes

• Discover 5 key negotiation bedrock concepts
• Identify the characteristics of skilled negotiators
• Discuss women’s key negotiation advantages
• Gain an understanding of Emotional Intelligence
• Develop successful negotiation capabilities
• Evaluate the differences between the male brain and female brain and how to utilize these differences to your advantage

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program 

Participants must sign in/out and be in attendance for the entirety of the workshop to be eligible for continuing education credit. 

Workshop Instructor

Susie Maloney, Lead Negotiation Practitioner & Strategist, Blu Bonsai

Susie is a Professional Negotiator, Negotiation Architect/ Strategist and a Negotiating and Influencing Trainer. She has worked both the front lines and behind the scenes for very high-stakes negotiations for corporates, multi-nationals, and governments.

Known for keen inter-personal skills and emotional awareness she is highly sought after by clients from around the world. She provides negotiation strategy preparation, training and consulting, executive team leadership/special advisorship, and training design.

Renuka Chatterjee, VP, Operations, Midcontinent System Operator (MISO)

Beth Miletello, US Key Accounts Manager, X-ELIO North America

Patricia Nilsen, President & CEO, NYSEG and RG&E

Chanel Parson, Director, Electrification, SCE

Maria Rigatti, EVP, Chief Financial Officer, Edison International

Jennifer Rodgers, SVP & Chief Administrative Officer, Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)

Bentina Terry, SVP, Customer Strategy & Solutions, Georgia Power

Mandy Tornabene, VP, Governance, Dominion Energy

Melissa Washington, SVP, Customer Operations & Chief Customer Officer, ComEd

Eric Watson, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, SCE

Jodi Ziemathis, VP, Human Resources, California ISO

Senior Representative, CPS Energy

Senior Representative, ITC Transco

Please Note: Confirmed speakers do not need to register and are encouraged to participate in all sessions of the event. If you are a speaker and have any questions please contact our offices at 1.303.770.8800

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Leadership Conference for Women in Energy

November 7-8, 2023 | Los Angeles, CA

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Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before October 06, 2023 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.9 CEUs for this conference, 0.4 CEUs workshop

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Case studies & PowerPoint presentations

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Conference CPE Credits: 10.0 conference, 0.4 CEUs workshop
There is no prerequisite for this Conference.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Live
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Who Should Attend

Women and men within the energy industry in search of a solution-oriented discussion on how to implement change in the industry, and female professionals within the energy industry trying to develop the necessary skills and confidence to find success in a male-dominated field.