A sought-after speaker, Betsy Myers is a leadership expert who served as Chief Operating Officer of Barack Obama’s Presidential campaign, President Clinton’s White House senior adviser on women and Executive Director of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government Center for Public Leadership. Betsy has a unique background in politics and is committed to personal and interpersonal leadership development.
Over the past few years, Betsy has been engaging her message of leadership and empowerment all over the globe. including:
December 2009:
* Leadership Conference in Kuwait
The New Leadership Model-All day seminar presented by Betsy Myers in partnership with Vigor Events in Partnership with Optimal Solutions Marketing & Management Consultancy.
Kuwait, December 8-9
All day session that included topics; authentic leadership, respectful leadership, the new leadership model and what that means for motivating your team.
150 attendees from community that spanned business men/women and college students
November 2009:
*Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
The council assists chief state school officers and their organizations through leadership, advocacy and service to enable all children to succeed in school, work and life thru the American education system.
Annual Policy Forum
Naples, Florida, November 20-22
Keynote address, “Implementing change: building public will for real transformation.”
The session explored the role of leadership in implementing change such as engaging staff and empowering teams to take initiative. Gaining trust and credibility from teams by speaking truth in difficult situation and issues.
250 participants
*Learning 2009
Annual Learning conference hosted by Elliott Masie, The Masie Center and The Learning Consortium. The Masie Center is an international think tank dedicated to the intersection of learning and technology and how organizations can support learning and knowledge in the workplace.
Orlando, Florida, November 8-11
Keynote topic in interview style, “Leadership and Learning”
Hosted workshop, “Leadership and Moments that Matter” and “Women and Learning” with Beth Thomas author, Powered by Happy.
1,500 attendees from the learning and leadership field
*Linkage Leadership Inc.
A Global leadership development company specializing in leadership training and conferences.
The Women in Leadership Summit
San Francisco, CA, November 2-4
Keynote address, “Authentic Leadership” with follow-up work-shop.
400 women attendees
October 2009:
*Georgia Tech
Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
Theme: Unleash Your Potential-Impact the World
Atlanta, Georgia, October 24
Keynote address, “The Leader in You”
300 attendees, students, faculty and alumni
August 2009:
*Canada New Democrats
Annual convention for Democratic Party of Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, August 15-16
Keynote address followed by one-on-one interview format by Brian Topp, the party’s campaign director. Topic, Leadership and the Art of Campaigning--Lessons from the Obama campaign. Reception following with Party Leader, Jack Layton, with short remarks.
1,500 attendees
July 2009:
*Meeting Planners International, World Education Congress
Organization to support and connect people in the event, meeting and hospitality fields.
Annual Global Conference, Theme: When we meet, we change the world
Salt Lake City, Utah, July 10-12
Opening session, Keynote speaker (other opening speakers, Ben Stein and Gary Loveman, CEO, Harrah’s Las Vegas)
3,000 attendees
June 2009:
* The Ken Blanchard Company
A Leadership Development and Training Company. One- day seminar for government managers. Theme of the conference, “Staying Focused & Productive During Uncertain Times.”
Washington, D.C., June 4
Keynote address, “Strategies for Success inside Government Agencies”.
150 Government managers
*Brandworks University
Brandworks University is an annual conference for marketing minds from around the world. It includes senior level people from marketing, advertising, corporate strategists and brand managers.
Madison, Wisconsin, June 2 and 3
Closing Keynote Conference address on Obama campaign’s marketing and social networking strategy.
400 marketing and advertising executives
May 2009:
*Johnson & Johnson
Leadership University-leadership development and training for brand managers.
Connecticut Headquarters, May 20
Workshop for graduation session, “Authentic Leadership
40 global attendees
*Sisterpreneur
Fundraiser for nonprofit organization that supports minority women business owners in the areas of sales strategy, marketing and creating strategic partnerships.
Indianapolis, Indiana, May 14
Keynote speech- “The Power of You--Leadership in your home, community and nation.”
350 attendees from community and supporters.
*Linkage Leadership Inc.
A Global leadership development company specializing in leadership training and conferences.
Best of Organizational Development Summit
Chicago, Illinois, May 13-14
Keynote speech and follow-up workshop, “The 7 C’s of Leadership. How to Navigate Conflict to Achieve Change.”
300 attendees, corporate human resource experts
April 2009:
*Royal Family of Romania
Prince Radu and Princess Margarita
Bucharest, Romania, April 3-5
Television appearance with Prince Radu, Topic “Leadership Lessons in the Age of Obama”.
Press conference
Elisabeta Palace reception (100 guests)
March 2009:
*The Harvard Club of Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, March 26
Women’s Leadership Lunch Series
Keynote speaker, “Leadership and the Power of You”.
250 Women business leaders from the community.
February 2009:
*Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon
Annual Fundraising Gala, “The New Era of Authentic and Inclusive Leadership”
Eugene, Oregon, February 26
300 community supporters and members
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