Women in Media and Communications Leadership Summit scheduled for October
The Women in Media and Communications Leadership Summit, scheduled for 15-17 October 2014, will be held at the Protea Balalaika Hotel Sandton. Its objective is to collaborate and equip women in media and communications practitioners with expertise to effect change in their workspace.
It will explore the unique challenges that women in media and communications face and provide proven and practical strategies to overcome them for enhanced career and leadership success. Inspirational women from a variety of media and communications organisations and sectors will share their stories of success and provide critical advice for current and emerging female leaders for increased professional proficiency and potential.
Key learning outcomes
• Practical strategies for effective career transitioning and advancement
• Embracing, managing and thriving with change - The key to future success in Media and Communications
• Mastering critical business and leadership skills to enhance your Media and Communications career• Accelerating your career via opportunity creation, skill-set enhancement and strategic planning
Speakers
Some of the confirmed speakers include:
• Amy Peterson - New Media Specialist, The TCU Magazine, US• Geoff De Weaver, CEO, Touchpoint Entertainment, US
• Judith Jacques, CEO & Founder of Black Street, Founder of Black Women In Media, SA
• Kathryn Hopper, Staff Writer The TCU Magazine, Assistant editor Endeavors Videographer US
• Lola Lazarus, Managing Partner Bullion PR & Communication, SA
• Monique Rissen-Harrisberg - Founder/Managing Director - Voice Clinic, SA
• Norma Martin, Director of Editorial Services, Editor The TCU Magazine, Editor Endeavors, US
• Potlako Gasennelwe, Managing Director Phabholdings, SA
