Ready to take your career to new heights? Join us on March 6-7 as the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations presents our fourth Lead On! Women in Leadership Forum.
Designed by and for women, this career-defining summit equips future public relations and communications leaders with real-world skills, insights and practical tools for success.
Learn from fellow communication experts and C-Suite leaders who forged their own successful paths and laid the groundwork for the next generation of women leaders.
World-class speakers, interactive workshops, and valuable networking sessions will enhance leadership and communication skills, hone negotiation strategies, and build confidence.
Scheduled speakers at Lead On! 2024 include:
- Willow Bay, Dean of USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
- Samara Bay, speech coach, podcast host, and author of Permission to Speak: How to Change What Power Sounds Like, Starting with You
- Clarissa Beyah, CCO of Union Pacific Railroad and professor of professional practice at USC Annenberg
- Dia Bondi, leadership communications coach, host of “Lead With Who You Are” podcast and author of Ask Like An Auctioneer
- Cheryl Cook, Senior Principal of Myriant by United Minds
- Julie Henderson, Chief Communications Officer at Snap Inc.
- Kristina Schake, Chief Communications Officer, The Walt Disney Company
- Lisa Sepulveda, Chief Client Officer, Edelman
- Barby K. Siegel, Global CEO, Zeno Group
- Judy Smith, Founder and CEO, Smith & Company, lawyer, author, and inspiration for the hit TV show "Scandal"
- Fred Cook, Chairman Emeritus of Golin, professor of professional practice, USC Annenberg, and director of USC Annenberg Center for PR
- And senior PR leaders from corporations and agencies
In addition to world-class speakers, participants benefit from interactive workshops and valuable networking sessions to enhance leadership and communication skills, hone negotiation strategies, and build confidence.
Registration includes meals and snack and beverage service throughout the conference. Discounted hotel accommodations are available at the USC Hotel. Contact [email protected] for codes and additional information.
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Event Schedule
Wednesday, 3/6 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a hosted networking reception at USC's Moreton Fig restaurant.
Thursday, 3/7 — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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A Few Words from Past Lead On! Participants…
- "This was a fantastic forum and I learned a lot of practical and useful information to help me grow as a leader. Thanks for putting on such a thoughtful program."
- "I don't think I've been exposed to so many C-suite women in such a compact agenda and that was amazing!"
- "Wonderful program with the perfect balance of content and connection. I'm leaving feeling inspired but not drained. Thank you!"
- "This was an excellent experience! So refreshing, especially after so many years of being remote."
- "Such a perfectly curated event and 2-day session. I really enjoyed it. Can't wait to tell others. Thank you again This was so awesome!!!"
- “One of the BEST conferences I’ve attended. Feel inspired and that I’m walking away with practical skills. It was a very good use of time and well worth it.”
- “This is one of the best women’s events I’ve been to – normally there’s at least one cringe-worthy moment at most of these events, but not here. I found nearly every session highly valuable.”
- “It was so encouraging to see examples of women who had “made it” and to hear advice on how we as women could achieve the same as a whole rather than individuals.”
- “I could have listened to these ladies for several more hours. Their candor at the executive level showed by example how to be our authentic selves.”
- “Awesome. Love love love. So real, useful, relevant, and relatable.”
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Lead On! is Presented by the following Center for PR supporters:
USC Annenberg
