Northern California Career and Leadership Summit is hosted annually by Job Connections in Danville, CA.
The 9th Annual Career and Leadership Summit
The 9th Annual Career and Leadership Summit, is an educational conference and networking event for individuals who wish to enhance their professional and personal skills while in transition or seeking career advancement. This exciting half day event, featuring nationally known career and leadership speakers, would normally demand a ticket price of over $100!
Through the assistance of corporate sponsorship, and support by Job Connections and its volunteer membership, we are able to offer this invaluable experience at no-charge
Summit attendees will have the opportunity to network with up to 2,000 participants, corporate sponsors and career organizations at the event. Business casual attire is recommended and attendees should bring business cards to exchange.
- Date:
- Saturday, June 4 check-in 8:00am, Speakers 9:00am-2:00pm
- Location:
- Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado Rd. Danville, CA.
Featured Keynote Speakers
Roger Crawford - "How High Can You Bounce"
Sports Illustrated called Roger Crawford "one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in history." He knows about determination, optimism, and defying the odds. Roger's compelling story of how he became an NCAA Division I tennis champion communicates and demonstrates how he successfully competed though he appeared to have a significant disadvantage. Roger's remarkable life story is a powerful example that "Challenges are inevitable, defeat is optional!" Roger Crawford has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame in recognition of his highly successful speaking career spanning two decades. As a member of the Hall of Fame for People with Disabilities he shares this prestigious distinction with fellow honorees such as Christopher Reeves, Helen Keller and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Steve Rizzo - "Drilling for Optimism"
Steve Rizzo was a national headline comedian with opening acts like Rosie O'Donnell, and Drew Carey to name a few. He's appeared on many television shows and was voted a Showtime Comedy All-star. Then he walked away from a flourishing stand up career. Why? To pursue his true purpose and passion. Today, Steve's mission is to help people to be happy and successful. Steve spent much of his own life learning how to pursue and achieve his own definition of success. Luckily that definition has evolved to include showing others his blueprint for realizing their dreams and achieving personal excellence and professional satisfaction. As Steve's friend and fellow comic Drew Carey says, "He used to be a stand-up comic, but now he is a speaker who is inspiring people all over the world."
Donna Fedor - "Are You Ready? If Not Now When?"
Donna Fedor is the founder of Results Thinking Solutions and the Re-THINK! Program. As a Master Results Coach, Corporate Trainer, Speaker and Recruiting Expert, Donna specializes in educating people on how to maximize their results in their job search, career, and personal lives. She amplifies self confidence and teaches people how to move beyond their limiting thoughts. She teaches people to improve their thinking by successfully retraining and reframing thought patterns. With over twenty years of coaching, career counseling, recruiting, training and sales experience, Donna brings a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to her clients. She works with corporations, outplacement groups, one-on-one and with mastermind groups. In addition, she leads ongoing workshops, tele-courses and seminars.
2010 Career and Leadership Summit Speakers
Download QuickTime movieFinding Fulfillment in your Work
Patrick Lencioni is the founder of the management consulting firm Table Group Inc.
Lencioni is a nationally recognized best- selling author, as well as founder and president of The TableGroup Inc., a specialized management-consulting firm focused on organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives and executive teams in organizaitons ranging from Fortune 500s and high tech start-ups to universities and non-profits.
He is the author of eight books, including the critically acclaimed The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.
The Recipe: How to Overcome Adversity and Lead Your Way to Success.
Amilya Antonetti is an award-winning entrepreneur and founder of SoapWorks. She is also a green business pioneer, media personality, advocate and best-selling author. Amilya has been featured on Oprah, CBS This Morning, Extra, and countless international radio and television shows.
Amilya is a favorite guest of "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch" and her "Smart Choce Mom" lifestyle and organization tips can beread in Parent and Child and Family Circle Magazines.
Networking Ninjas: Mastering LinkedIn to Find Your Dream Job.
Parker Barrile is a Director at LinkedIn, Google alum and social networking expert. He currently leads LinkedIn’s Jobs business.
Parker has held leadership roles at Google, Bain & Company, and Predictify, a venture-backed startup that he cofounded and led for three years. He holds BS and MBA degrees from Stanford University.
2009 Career and Leadership Summit Speakers
Novato, CA
Motivational speaker and executive coach Paul Kingsman is a sought after expert on how to make your split seconds count. Having won an Olympic medal by only four one-hundredths of a second, Paul knows the importance of keeping focused and now teaches people how to overcome distractions to achieve the success they want in both their business and personal lives.
After his sports career, Paul applied the same success habits he learned in swimming to create a successful business career. As a former financial adviser for both Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo, he has an insider’s understanding of the unique business challenges faced by financial services professionals, and today specializes in this industry. He works with his clients so they can focus on best practices and achieve consistent, outstanding results. His presentation, “Achieve Split Second Success®” will give you practical tools to overcome costly distractions, maintain focus, and make the best split-second decisions for your long-term success.
Skip Weissman
Poughkeepsie, NY
Skip's discipline and focus propelled him to become Minor League Baseball's youngest general manager at the age of 26. During a 20-year Minor League Baseball career Skip served as President & General Manager for five different Minor League franchises, two of which were recognized as "Organization of the Year" by "The Sporting News" in 1987 (the Greensboro Hornets of the South Atlantic League) & "Baseball America" in 1998 (the Hudson Valley Renegades).
On three occasions Skip's leadership turned struggling franchises into profitable organizations and community leaders. Along the way he developed other organzational leaders who today are impacting minor league teams and cities across the country. Skip’s presentation, “The 3 Proven Strategies Leaders Use to Create the Champion in You” will inspire and motivate you to raise the bar of excellence by which all others are measured.
Lt. Governor John Garamendi
Mokelumne Hill, CA
Garamendi is the 46th Lieutenant Governor of California. He brings to the office 34 years of public service. Well into the third year of his term he has made the office a powerful advocate for families and hard working Californians.
He has been a tireless proponent of job creation, vocational and college education, the environment, and health care, while always working to ensure the stability and success of the state he has always called home.
Garamendi, a lifelong rancher, dedicated family man, and longtime public servant, has forged a reputation as a fierce defender of consumers and a visionary, effective leader. He possesses the unique wealth of knowledge and experience necessary to tackle the complex challenges of today’s economy and Washington politics.
Alamo, CA
Dr. John Schinnerer is President and Founder of Guide To Self, a company that focuses on what makes people successful in life. Dr. Schinnerer coaches executives, individuals and groups to their potential using the latest in scientifically proven interventions. Most recently, Dr. John Schinnerer hosted over 200 episodes of Guide To Self Radio, a prime time radio show on positive psychology and emotional management, in the San Francisco Bay Area. He graduated summa cum laude from U.C. Berkeley with a Ph.D. in psychology.
Dr. Schinnerer wrote, “Guide To Self: The Beginner’s Guide To Managing Emotion and Thought,” to help individuals thrive in life. The book was awarded the “Best Self-Help Book of 2007.” He has written articles on corporate ethics, emotional management, and EQ in the workplace for Workspan magazine, HR.com, and Business Ethics. Dr. Schinnerer’s areas of expertise range from positive psychology, to the impact of emotions on performance to moral development. Dr. Schinnerer has been a coach and psychologist for over 10 years. His presentation, “Stop Living on Autopilot...Learn How to Reach Your Potential” will have you managing every aspect of your life with a new sense of purpose and drive!
