Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference: Sparking Positive Change

02/27/2019 - 02/28/2019 • Le Meridien, New Orleans, LA
The Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference is devoted to supporting women in the automotive industry. The community is comprised of auto care professionals dedicated to providing opportunities, education and career leadership to women in the auto care industry. Register today and join us in sparking positive change at the Winter Leadership Conference!
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Agenda

  • 26 February
  • 27 February
  • 28 February

Informal Welcome Happy Hour

07:30 PM 09:00 PM

Registration Opens

09:00 AM 01:00 PM

Drop In Volunteer Event - Living Kits for the Homeless

09:00 AM 12:30 PM

Lunch

11:30 AM 12:30 PM

Welcome & Women in Auto Care Updates

01:00 PM 01:45 PM

Tammy Tecklenburg

Maintain Your Sanity and Avoid Burnout When the “Stuff” Hits the Fan

01:45 PM 02:45 PM

Lelia  Gowland

The Outstanding Women of the Aftermarket: Awards Update

02:45 PM 02:50 PM

Woman of the Year Spotlight: Dawn Zieren

02:50 PM 03:05 PM

Dawn Zieren

Coffee Break

03:05 PM 03:35 PM

The Next Generation: Women in Auto Care Scholarship Update

03:35 PM 03:45 PM

Industry Update: Navigating Trade and Tariffs

03:45 PM 04:15 PM

Angela Chiang

Female Shop Owner of the Year Spotlight: Kathleen Jarosik

04:15 PM 04:30 PM

Kathleen Jarosik

The Power of Service

04:30 PM 04:45 PM

Carly  Bryeans

Closing Remarks

04:45 PM 05:00 PM

Tammy Tecklenburg

Reception

05:00 PM 06:00 PM

Party with a Purpose

06:00 PM 08:00 PM

Breakfast

07:00 AM 08:00 AM

[BREAKOUT] Leadership Styles

08:00 AM 09:30 AM

Bea Wray

[BREAKOUT] Folding Time

08:00 AM 09:30 AM

Neen James

Coffee Break - Committee Champion Fair

09:30 AM 10:15 AM

[BREAKOUT] Coaching Yourself to Success

10:15 AM 11:45 AM

Mandy Pumilia

[BREAKOUT] The Unexpected Advantage: Strategies to Increase Influence That Work for Women (and Everyone)

10:15 AM 11:45 AM

Lelia  Gowland

Lunch

11:45 AM 01:15 PM

Mentoring Updates

01:15 PM 01:30 PM

Attention Pays

01:30 PM 02:30 PM

Neen James

Tech Force Foundation's "Women Techs Rock"

02:30 PM 02:45 PM

Networking Break

02:45 PM 03:15 PM

Retailers Panel

03:15 PM 04:00 PM

Barbra  Fielden

Brandi  Gardner

Laura Soave

If You Can Dream It, You Can Build It

04:00 PM 04:45 PM

Sarah “Bogi” Lateiner

Conference Closing Remarks

04:45 PM 05:00 PM

Tammy Tecklenburg

Conference Close Happy Hour

05:00 PM 06:30 PM

Sponsors

AutoZone, Inc.
Gold

Speakers

Angela Chiang
Director of International Affairs
Auto Care Association
Barbra Fielden
Product Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Bea Wray
Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur
Brandi Gardner
Merchandising Director, Customer Satisfaction
AutoZone
Carly Bryeans
Partnership Development
NetWork Volunteers
Dawn Zieren
SVP Global & Strategic Initiatives
The NPD Group
Kathleen Jarosik
Owner
Xpertech Auto Repair
Laura Soave
Executive Vice President (EVP) – Marketing & Merchandising
Icahn Automotive Group LLC
Lelia Gowland
Speaker • Writer• Optimist
Mandy Pumilia
Principal/Owner
Picnic Media
Neen James
Author & Leadership Expert
Sarah “Bogi” Lateiner
Master Mechanic, TV Host, Entrepreneur, Educator & Speaker.
Tammy Tecklenburg
Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing Operations
Spectrum Brands

Angela Chiang

Director of International Affairs
Auto Care Association
Angela Chiang is the director of International Affairs for the Auto Care Association. She is involved with the Association’s international initiatives, including trade missions under the Department of Commerce’s export promotion award and advocacy efforts on trade policy. Chiang is the liaison for the Auto Care Association International Trade Committee, which serves as the Association’s advisory committee on trade policy and trade promotion. She is also the liaison to the Import Vehicle Community and manages the community’s sponsorship program and events at AAPEX. Prior to joining the Auto Care Association, Chiang was a trade specialist in the international trade practice of an international law firm in Washington, D.C.

27 February

Industry Update: Navigating Trade and Tariffs

03:45 PM 04:15 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Barbra Fielden

Product Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Barbra Fielden, Product Manager for O’Reilly Auto Parts Merchandise Department
Barbra is the Product Manager for one of O’Reilly’s major product lines: automotive batteries and battery accessories. In addition, she oversees off-shelf displays and refrigerant. With all of the new, rapidly changing automotive technologies, Barbra’s knowledge and experience are invaluable. She manages over $1 billion dollars and has developed an innovative concept for Professional Development along with other process development improvements.
Barbra is one of O’Reilly’s many promote from within success stories. She began her career here in 1993 as a delivery specialist at now store 4031 in Springfield, MO. She was promoted to merchandiser at now store 4048 in Springfield, MO, before transferring to the Corporate Office in Springfield as a merchandise presentation coordinator in the Store Design Department. From there, she became a product technician in the Merchandise Department, a replenishment analyst in the Purchasing Department, a product specialist in the Merchandise Department, and finally, product manager.
Training
389 hours of O’Reilly training courses, 26 Leadership Development topics, One and half year of one on one Director professional development, Excel Level 3-Advanced Certification, Corporate Management Development, Missouri School Board Association Advanced and Master certification with 56 credit hours.
Civic/Community
AWANA’s Protector leader, Sharpening Ministry, Sunday School leader, 9 years Logan-Rogersville School Board member, Shelf Esteem/Anti bulling program for young girls, and a variety of volunteer work.

28 February

Retailers Panel

03:15 PM 04:00 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Bea Wray

Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur
https://www.beawray.com/

Bea Wray has dazzled audiences for 20 years speaking about entrepreneurship, leadership, and women in business. She is the author of What Harvard Taught Me But My Kids Made Me Learn (coming in 2019) and Co-Founder of the Millennial Women Network empowering and mentoring women in 24 countries. She has launched several high-tech and non-tech companies. One exit which afforded Bea 6 years off on a resort bridgeless island where she dedicated her time to raising her three children. Bea serves as a founder, mentor, investor, and board member to several companies. She has also served as the Executive Director of the entrepreneurial non-profit The Creative Coast and was the Chair of the ForbesBooks Entrepreneurship Practice Group. She holds an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Emory University. She is blessed with three incredible children.

28 February

[BREAKOUT] Leadership Styles

08:00 AM 09:30 AM Esplanade Ballroom 1

Brandi Gardner

Merchandising Director, Customer Satisfaction
AutoZone
Brandi Gardner, Merchandising Director, Customer Satisfaction at AutoZone. Brandi has over 15 years of experience as a proven, innovative Merchandising leader. Brandi has held various roles at AutoZone with progressive responsibilities. Today she manages over $1.0B dollars and leads a team of merchants driving sales for more than 6,200 stores.
She has a strong foundation in Category Management and creating industry leading go-to-market initiatives. Her accomplishments are complemented by her leadership in creating and building teams that provide pioneering problem solving through diverse thought.
Brandi’s innovation, strategic thought and operational excellence are represented by various internal awards, “Extra Miler”, Category Manager of the Year and selection for the inaugural class of AutoZone’s Leadership Academy. Brandi is a mentor and coach for the AZ WIN program.
In 2014, Brandi was a recipient of highly sought-after Impact Award: Four for the Future which honors four auto care industry professionals, age 40 or younger who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership making remarkable strides within the Auto Care Industry.
A native of small town Missouri, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Southeast Missouri State University and currently resides in Memphis, TN with her husband Deryl and boys Drayden and Davin.

28 February

Retailers Panel

03:15 PM 04:00 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Carly Bryeans

Partnership Development
NetWork Volunteers
Carly Bryeans works to develop strategic partnerships for NetWork Volunteers, an organization dedicated to creating meaningful volunteer experiences that build investment in, commitment to, and capacity of the Greater New Orleans area and its community organizations. This includes strategically identifying the best community partners for the organization and managing those relationships. Additionally, she organizes and executes service days for up to 4,000 + volunteers and manages group volunteer projects. Prior to her work with NetWork Volunteers, Bryeans worked in digital marketing with Creatio where she focused on social media and database development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and international development from Tulane University.

NetWork Volunteers
NetWork Volunteers' mission is to create meaningful volunteer experiences that build investment in, commitment to, and capacity of the Greater New Orleans area and its community organizations. They have worked with over 14,000 volunteers from all over New Orleans and the world. These volunteers have dedicated more than 70,000 hours of service to over 85 different non-profits, with a local philanthropic impact of almost $1.8 million.

27 February

The Power of Service

04:30 PM 04:45 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Dawn Zieren

SVP Global & Strategic Initiatives
The NPD Group
Dawn Zieren is an energetic and passionate leader with over two decades of commitment to the automotive aftermarket industry. She served as president of The NPD’s Group’s Automotive Aftermarket practice for nearly nine years, and in 2018 assumed her current role as NPD’s Senior Vice President of Global and Strategic Initiatives. While supporting NPD’s corporate cross-practice initiatives, Dawn continues to be strategically involved in the auto industry. She lends her second nature knowledge of the market as the company evaluates expanding its aftermarket services globally.
Dawn has been an active and passionate mentor, strongly influencing future female executives through leading by example in her role at NPD, and serving on the Board of Directors as Membership Chair of Women in Auto Care. Investing in others and their career development is what motivates and excites her.

27 February

Woman of the Year Spotlight: Dawn Zieren

02:50 PM 03:05 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Kathleen Jarosik

Owner
Xpertech Auto Repair
Kathleen began her career in the automotive field in late 2003 after relocating from Florida’s Atlantic Coast to the beautiful Gulf Coast with her family. She started working at Xpertech Auto Repair shop while also staying home part-time with her two, now teenage daughters. Without any automotive experience, she spent much of her time in the background, managing payroll, accounts payable and paperwork associated with the operations of the business. After divorcing in 2009, and only 6 years of shop experience under her belt, she purchased full ownership of her shop from her former husband and began to run it as her own. She made 3 pivotal decisions that have since changed her life; becoming a Napa Auto Care center and utilizing their extensive benefit and training network to learn and grow in the industry, finding a business coach; Repair Shop of Tomorrow, to further educate her in marketing, operations and efficiency, and becoming a member of Women in Auto Care where she has learned the importance of encouraging and empowering others to strive for excellence in this incredible industry. She is very involved in the leadership and volunteering initiatives in her local community and aims to increase awareness and spark interest in choosing a career in the automotive field for young women.

27 February

Female Shop Owner of the Year Spotlight: Kathleen Jarosik

04:15 PM 04:30 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Laura Soave

Executive Vice President (EVP) – Marketing & Merchandising
Icahn Automotive Group LLC
Laura Soave is Executive Vice President (EVP) – Marketing & Merchandising, overseeing the Company’s brand and leading the go-to-market strategy, including all digital and media communications. Soave has had an accomplished career with the world’s leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Most recently, Soave was SVP, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Federal-Mogul Motorparts, where she had responsibility for the company’s global brand strategy and led strategic initiatives and investments in product and service innovation, brand value and digital communications platforms. Soave began her career at the Ford Motor Company in marketing and brand management roles, then moved to the Volkswagen Group, last serving as General Manager of Experiential Marketing, and, later, Chrysler Group LLC, where she successfully led the reintroduction of the FIAT brand to North America.

28 February

Retailers Panel

03:15 PM 04:00 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Lelia Gowland

Speaker • Writer• Optimist
Lelia started her company because women kept coming to her for support in professional negotiations and career decision-making.
Now a sought-after speaker and writer on workplace dynamics for women, Lelia has worked with Fortune 500 companies such as GE and Expedia.com as well as professional associations across the country.
Clients often remark that Lelia’s characteristic levity enlivens even the most challenging topics. A recent event participant noted, “Lelia’s energy, confidence, and approachable personality instills optimism and courage in her clients. I left feeling much more confident about the prospect of achieving gender equity in the workforce."
www.gowlandllc.com

27 February

Maintain Your Sanity and Avoid Burnout When the “Stuff” Hits the Fan

01:45 PM 02:45 PM Esplanade Ballroom

28 February

[BREAKOUT] The Unexpected Advantage: Strategies to Increase Influence That Work for Women (and Everyone)

10:15 AM 11:45 AM Esplanade Ballroom 2

Mandy Pumilia

Principal/Owner
Picnic Media
Mandy Pumilia is the principal/owner of Picnic Media, founded in 2007 providing digital marketing services for small and medium sized businesses. Her background is in sales and business development and she is passionate about coaching clients to reach their full potential. In 2015 Mandy founded Royal Brewery New Orleans with her husband Raymond in New Orleans East where they opened a manufacturing craft brewing facility with a tap room in the summer of 2017. Mandy is also a wife, mother and community advocate who is passionate about New Orleans.

28 February

[BREAKOUT] Coaching Yourself to Success

10:15 AM 11:45 AM Esplanade Ballroom 1

Neen James

Author & Leadership Expert
Neen James is leadership expert who delivers high-energy keynotes that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most at work and in life. She has a strong background in learning and development and managing teams at various organizations, making her the perfect fit to share implementable strategies that help professional avoid distractions, stop interruptions, prioritize daily objectives and say 'no' to requests that steal time and focus from real goals and priorities.

Neen is the author of nine books including Folding Time™ and her most recent, Attention Pays™. She has been consistently named one of the top 30 Leadership Speakers by Global Guru because of her work with companies like Viacom, Comcast, Cisco, Virgin, Pfizer, BMW, and the FBI, among others. She earned her MBA from Southern Cross University and the Certified Speaking Professional designation from National Speakers Association. She has also received numerous awards as a professional speaker, is a partner in the international education company Thought Leaders Global, and is a member of the prestigious League of Heroic Public Speakers.

28 February

[BREAKOUT] Folding Time

08:00 AM 09:30 AM Esplanade Ballroom 2

28 February

Attention Pays

01:30 PM 02:30 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Sarah “Bogi” Lateiner

Master Mechanic, TV Host, Entrepreneur, Educator & Speaker.
Sarah “Bogi” Lateiner is a master mechanic, TV host, entrepreneur, educator and public speaker. She is known for co-hosting “All Girls Garage” on the Velocity network, owning 180 Automotive in Phoenix, Arizona, and dedicating herself to the automotive industry.

Bogi’s love affair with cars began when she was sixteen years old. She bought an old VW Bug and, after multiple bad experiences with repair shops, enrolled in her high school’s auto shop program so she could restore the vehicle herself. After graduating with honors from Oberlin College on a pre-law track, she changed course and moved to Phoenix to attend the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to become a mechanic.

After graduating from UTI, Bogi worked for a BMW dealership for six years before opening her own shop. Her vision when creating 180 Degrees Automotive was to create a garage unlike any other. The space doubles as an art gallery, and is one of only a few shops that is almost entirely staffed by female mechanics.

In 2012, Bogi began hosting the TV show “All Girls Garage” on the Velocity network. She teaches women’s auto care classes nationwide, and is dedicated to exciting the next generation of automotive professionals while empowering and strengthening the current industry.

Bogi’s Credentials:

28 February

If You Can Dream It, You Can Build It

04:00 PM 04:45 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Tammy Tecklenburg

Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing Operations
Spectrum Brands
Chair of the Women in Auto Care, and leader in the Automotive Aftermarket known for building teams that build high performing brands and companies. Change agent who has actively engaged in two start-up companies and eight M&A transactions across two families of iconic brands. Current functional responsibilities include Category Management, Omni-Channel Marketing, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Demand Planning, Displays, Events and In-House Creative with an emphasis on retail relations, strategy and service.

Serves the Auto Care industry as President, Women in Auto Care, a global community focused on connecting, empowering and mentoring women. Recognized for making a significant impact to the development of the next generation of leaders with the 2015 “Auto Care Woman of the Year” and 2018 Ratchet & Wrench “All Star” industry awards.

27 February

Welcome & Women in Auto Care Updates

01:00 PM 01:45 PM Esplanade Ballroom

27 February

Closing Remarks

04:45 PM 05:00 PM Esplanade Ballroom

28 February

Conference Closing Remarks

04:45 PM 05:00 PM Esplanade Ballroom

AutoZone, Inc.

Gold
A special thank you to AutoZone for supplying our conference lanyards!
Networking

Informal Welcome Happy Hour

07:30 PM 09:00 PM Palm Garden

If you get in on Tuesday - Please join us for an informal happy hour. Meet some of your peers before the conference or say hello to old friends. 
Follow signs for Women in Auto Care in the hotel Lobby.

Registration Opens

09:00 AM 01:00 PM Gallery

Come check in, pick up your badge, and get the lay of the land! Auto Care staff can answer any questions you have and help you get settled in.
Networking

Drop In Volunteer Event - Living Kits for the Homeless

09:00 AM 12:30 PM Gallery

Help to provide basic services and resources to New Orleans homeless citizens through shelters/organizations. We will have space designated to drop in and help us assemble living kits for the homeless. These “living kits” consist of a toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, deodorant, snack, water and drawstring bag. We are aiming to assemble 925 kits!!! That's a huge impact, we are so excited.

Come assemble one or several! Any time you can offer is more than appreciated. This is a great way to give back to our host city, make some new friends, and kick off the conference helping others!
This is an optional event, you can come at anytime and leave at anytime. 
Networking

Lunch

11:30 AM 12:30 PM LMNO

After you have settled in, please join us for lunch followed by the conference kick-off. Lunch will be held in the main conference room. We look forward to meeting you, or seeing you again and kicking off another great event.

Welcome & Women in Auto Care Updates

01:00 PM 01:45 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Women in Auto Care Chair,Tammy Tecklenburg will kick off the conference with her welcome and some exciting updates about the Women in Auto Care group. The Women in Auto Care have accomplished a LOT in 2018, and have big plans for 2019. Tammy will review accomplishments, goals, and what it all means for YOU.

Speakers

Tammy Tecklenburg
Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing Operations
Spectrum Brands

Maintain Your Sanity and Avoid Burnout When the “Stuff” Hits the Fan

01:45 PM 02:45 PM Esplanade Ballroom

You can manage each aspect of your work and the “stuff” that will inevitably hit the fan, but how do you manage the stress that this causes in a sustainable way? Part strategy session, part group therapy, this keynote will help participants develop strategies to bounce back quickly and limit stress and burnout.

In this session, participants will:
  • Define stress and burnout in their lives, identifying personal triggers and symptoms
  • Explore the research on positive psychology in a fun and accessible format
  • Develop personalized strategies to manage stress and avoid burnout

Speakers

Lelia Gowland
Speaker • Writer• Optimist

The Outstanding Women of the Aftermarket: Awards Update

02:45 PM 02:50 PM

Woman of the Year Spotlight: Dawn Zieren

02:50 PM 03:05 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Women in Auto Care's Woman of the Year: Dawn Zieren
SVP Global & Strategic Initiatives, The NPD Group
Dawn will talk about her journey getting to where she is today. Her story will make it clear why she was chosen as this year's Woman of the Year.

Speakers

Dawn Zieren
SVP Global & Strategic Initiatives
The NPD Group
Networking

Coffee Break

03:05 PM 03:35 PM Gallery

Recharge and network before more exciting sessions this afternoon.

The Next Generation: Women in Auto Care Scholarship Update

03:35 PM 03:45 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Women in Auto Care Committee members Danielle Sonnefeld and Dawn Zieren will provide an update on the excited milestones the Scholarship Program accomplished this past year and what lies ahead for this stellar program!

Industry Update: Navigating Trade and Tariffs

03:45 PM 04:15 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Navigating Trade and Tariffs
Trade and tariffs have been front-and-center in our industry with the overhaul of NAFTA and tariffs on imported steel and aluminum and products from China. The changing trade landscape, including the pending 232 tariffs on imported auto parts, impacts strategic planning for businesses in the auto care industry. This session will provide attendees a briefing on these timely issues including:

  • Tariffs on steel and aluminum imports; impact on downstream industries
  • Tariffs on Chinese imports; navigating the three “lists”
  • Tariffs on autos and auto parts imports; current status
  • An update on the new USMCA (NAFTA 2.0).

Speakers

Angela Chiang
Director of International Affairs
Auto Care Association

Female Shop Owner of the Year Spotlight: Kathleen Jarosik

04:15 PM 04:30 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Female Shop Owner of the Year: Kathleen Jarosik
Owner, Xpertech Auto Repair
Listen to Kathleen's inspiring story and all the reasons she was chosen as the Female Shop Owner of the Year!

Speakers

Kathleen Jarosik
Owner
Xpertech Auto Repair

The Power of Service

04:30 PM 04:45 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Carly Bryeans of NetWork Volunteers will provide some background on this organization, its goals, and how YOU impacted the community through your volunteer efforts today. 

Speakers

Carly Bryeans
Partnership Development
NetWork Volunteers

Closing Remarks

04:45 PM 05:00 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Women in Auto Care Chair - Tammy Tecklenburg, will close up the day before sending you off for the Party with a Purpose!

Speakers

Tammy Tecklenburg
Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing Operations
Spectrum Brands

Reception

05:00 PM 06:00 PM Marche'

Networking

Party with a Purpose

06:00 PM 08:00 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Party with a Purpose, an evening fundraiser benefiting the Women in Auto Care scholarship program. Get ready for Travel themed Bingo!!!

Last year’s Party with a Purpose fundraising event was huge success raising over $5,000 toward our scholarship program! To continue to support and grow the scholarship program aiding young women seeking careers in the auto care industry, we are throwing another Party with a Purpose! This winter’s fundraiser event is “Travel themed Bingo.” Our bingo events are loads of fun AND a great way to raise scholarship money and network. We aim to play 12 rounds of bingo and 10 raffles yielding 22 winners of prizes ranging from $100-$500.
Networking

Breakfast

07:00 AM 08:00 AM LMNO

Join us first thing to fuel up on breakfast and coffee in preparation for a day of existing speakers and sessions. 

[BREAKOUT] Leadership Styles

08:00 AM 09:30 AM Esplanade Ballroom 1

Are you understood in the workplace? Do you fully understand your boss? Do you fully understand your direct reports? Do you fully understand your clients?

Perspectives can be a powerful tool. So often our language, style, pace, posture is determined by our leadership style….and if this is not the same style as the person we are seeking to understand or hoping will hear us, there can be confusion or even collision...ouch!

Join Bea Wray for an interactive and energetic workshop on leadership styles and learn:
  • An overview of leadership styles
  • Which style YOU use most
  • Which styles you interact with; and
  • How to leverage this knowledge for greater impact and effectiveness.

Speakers

Bea Wray
Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur

[BREAKOUT] Folding Time

08:00 AM 09:30 AM Esplanade Ballroom 2

As leaders we are constantly being asked to do more with less. So we focus on being more "productive" and trying to get twice as much done in half the time. But no matter how productive we get, our calendars are triple-booked and our inboxes are overflowing.

The goal isn't to get the most work done. It's to get the most important work done, efficiently and effectively. To do that, we need to not only manage our time, but focus our attention, and leverage our energy.

In this session, you will learn:
  • How to choose your most strategic time window based on your personal productivity style
  • Understand how to identify and eliminate distractions and "attention killers"
  • How The 15-Minute Rule can help you increase your sense of control and move all your projects forward
  • How to "make time in time" and turn unproductive windows into magical moments

Speakers

Neen James
Author & Leadership Expert
Networking

Coffee Break - Committee Champion Fair

09:30 AM 10:15 AM Gallery

This coffee break provides an opportunity to recharge, network, AND explore ways you can interact and support the Women in Auto Care group, goals and initiatives through volunteer efforts throughout the year. Women in Auto Care committee members will spread out and discuss opportunities they have and support they need throughout the year to accomplish some great programs. If you want to work with some amazing women in the industry and get further exposure and experience, please stay tuned for more information.

[BREAKOUT] Coaching Yourself to Success

10:15 AM 11:45 AM Esplanade Ballroom 1

Coaching can play an important role in professional development. Specifically, it can provide a helpful framework for identifying and realizing goals. So, what if you could learn to coach yourself? Join Mandy Pumilia as she explores how you can achieve your goals and create success effortlessly by identifying the motivation to win within yourself. Participants will develop their own process to follow for coaching and remaining on the path to success.

In this session, you will learn:
  • A strategy for identifying your goals
  • A framework for achieving your goals; and
  • Actionable tips for coaching yourself throughout the process and avoiding derailment along the way

Speakers

Mandy Pumilia
Principal/Owner
Picnic Media

[BREAKOUT] The Unexpected Advantage: Strategies to Increase Influence That Work for Women (and Everyone)

10:15 AM 11:45 AM Esplanade Ballroom 2

Too often women are told they're bad at self-advocacy. Lelia Gowland has a different take on that! Research shows the way women are socialized often makes them uniquely equipped to be successful at self-advocacy and influence by using skills like empathy, listening, and collaboration.

In this session, participants will:
  • Explore the current landscape for women in the workplace
  • Develop strategies that are effective for women to increase their influence and help avoid gender bias
  • Build confidence to increase their influence in ways that feel authentic

Speakers

Lelia Gowland
Speaker • Writer• Optimist
Networking

Lunch

11:45 AM 01:15 PM LMNO

We will re-group for lunch on day two. Continue conversations with new friends and take a moment to digest all the fun and information to-date.

Mentoring Updates

01:15 PM 01:30 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Women in Auto Care Committee Member - Lisa Nazoyan will provide an update on the Mentoring initiative including accomplishments to date and goals for the upcoming year!

Attention Pays

01:30 PM 02:30 PM Esplanade Ballroom

People often see attention as a transaction, something to trade, but it's much more than that. Neen has identified that people pay attention at three different levels; personal, professional, and global, and she's designed a powerful methodology that makes it easy to leverage all three. Join speaker, author, and Aussie, Neen James, and discover what makes attention valuable and why paying attention in very specific ways drives profitability, productivity and accountability.

In this session, you will learn:
  • Why we get attention wrong (and how to get it right)
  • The three types of attention, Personal, Professional and Global and how to master each
  • Strategies to design work and personal environments for optimal attention and focus
  • How to turn your technology and devices from frustrating distractions to powerful levers
  • A simple framework to get your team aligned, focused and executing faster than ever

Speakers

Neen James
Author & Leadership Expert

Tech Force Foundation's "Women Techs Rock"

02:30 PM 02:45 PM

Tina Smith from Tech Force Foundation will tell us about Tech Force's social media FutureTech Tuesday, April 16, 2019 entitled "Women Techs Rock".

Networking

Networking Break

02:45 PM 03:15 PM Gallery

Recharge for the last portion of the conference!

Retailers Panel

03:15 PM 04:00 PM Esplanade Ballroom

We pulled together a panel of amazing women working for the retailers of our industry. They will answer questions and provide insight and perspective on the landscape and activity within this evolving industry. 

Speakers

Barbra Fielden
Product Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Brandi Gardner
Merchandising Director, Customer Satisfaction
AutoZone
Laura Soave
Executive Vice President (EVP) – Marketing & Merchandising
Icahn Automotive Group LLC

If You Can Dream It, You Can Build It

04:00 PM 04:45 PM Esplanade Ballroom

When we allow ourselves to dream, and then find the courage to pursue those dreams no matter what the risk, the results can often be far greater than we could have ever imagined not only for ourselves, but for the world around us. The Chevy Montage All Female Build was more than just a truck restoration build. It was an exercise in dreaming outrageously, creating a community, and challenging not only ourselves but the status quo. By sharing the inspiration behind the build, the lessons learned throughout the process, and the ripple effect that it continues to create, Bogi Lateiner will motivate and inspire YOU to take action on your biggest dreams.

Speakers

Sarah “Bogi” Lateiner
Master Mechanic, TV Host, Entrepreneur, Educator & Speaker.

Conference Closing Remarks

04:45 PM 05:00 PM Esplanade Ballroom

Speakers

Tammy Tecklenburg
Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing Operations
Spectrum Brands
Networking

Conference Close Happy Hour

05:00 PM 06:30 PM Palm Garden (Weather backup Marigny)

We hate goodbyes too! If you don't have to rush to the airport, join us for a closing cocktail and our final goodbyes. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again at the next conference!