The Successful Woman
Lifestyle, Legacy, and Leading by example
March 7-8, 2019
Paris, FRANCE
This two-day international conference offers a safe environment where you can meet other highly-accomplished women from across the globe and explore the challenges and questions of balancing professional leadership roles with expectations in your personal life.
If you are a highly successful
– C-level executive
– upper-middle manager
– 7- or 8-figure business owner or licensed professional
who wants to meet dynamic, like-minded professional women in Paris,
then The Successful Woman is for you!
If you would like to attend, we welcome you to contact
Nicole Matusinec
by phone at +33 (0)6 6316 4708 or by e-mail at bukamatu@gmail.com for further information.
The Successful Woman: Lifestyle, Legacy, and Leading by example
This is an exclusive and unusual professional development opportunity for you to join other senior women leaders in all sectors of the global economy for powerful, intimate sessions to explore:
– How you view yourself / others view you as a leader
– How your current lifestyle compares to your ideal lifestyle
– How you view the (personal, financial, and philanthropic) legacy you are building.
Why is it important for women in leadership positions to come together to celebrate personal and professional achievements and discuss personal and professional challenges?
… to find out that very often, we are not the only ones who are facing the challenges that we are facing
… to build links and bonds that are genuine and authentic … not having to play a role
Our Keynote Speaker
Sylvie di Giusto
Sylvie di Giusto
Sylvie di Giusto helps individuals and organizations explore how people make up their minds very quickly about them, their leadership potential, or their company, and either open the door or slam it shut. “People Packaging is what I do,” she says.
Twenty (20) years of corporate experience in Europe and the ability to empower people to influence the success of their own careers led Sylvie to launch Executive Image Consulting, a professional consulting firm in NYC. During her presentation at The Successful Woman, entitled
Stand Out with Purpose: First Impressions for Lasting Influence
she will demonstrate how a first impression can be controlled and show you how to influence the message you send to others to help you become the leader you want and deserve to be.
In addition to being the founder and CEO of Executive Image Consulting and an international speaker, Sylvie is the author of The Image of Leadership; co-owner of Studio for Image Professionals, a certification provider for image consultants; and the creator of the interactive online course called “How You Impress.”
Participants who register for the conference by September 30 will enjoy exclusive access to Sylvie in a special session during the event!
Networking and Culture at Musée Yves Saint Laurent
We’ll celebrate budding relationships and chat about information and inspiration drawn from the day’s activities at a private reception at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent. The museum is located in the mansion where Saint Laurent created his haute couture designs from 1974-2002 and where the Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent Foundation is currently domiciled. The entire facility will be at our disposal for the evening!
We’ll enjoy a private tour of the fashion exhibition on display and visit the workroom where Saint Laurent, his models, and his collaborators brought his creations to life. Afterward, we’ll enjoy hearty savory and sweet bites and accompanying wines, champagne, and softs in an intimate environment that is perfect for building relationships. No need to plan for dinner – this cocktail dinatoire will satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst!
Image courtesy of the Musée YSL
Legacy Panel
What does legacy mean to you? How does it manifest in your life?
Three successful women from diverse backgrounds and professions will come together during the conference to discuss why it is important for women leaders to be conscious of their legacy; how the personal, financial, and philanthropic elements of legacy intertwine; and how leaders can build their legacy for their benefit and the benefit of those they serve.
Personal
Carla Sorey-Reed is Principal of Reed & Associates, a global business communications consultancy located in Oakland, California, USA. She is also Founder and CEO of Women Uninterrupted, a platform created to showcase female speakers.
As an Executive Speaker, Press & Media Coach and Broadcast Producer, Carla has extensive expertise in executive, political and advocacy leadership communication skills, internal and external corporate communications, crisis communications, multimedia production, broadcasting and programming in both traditional and digital media. Her private client list includes C-Suite executives in the technology and financial sectors, non-profit Executive Directors and leaders in education, entertainment, media, politics, science and sports.
A speaker and performer herself, Carla works with the Emmy-award winning Life Theatre Services as a Facilitator of leadership trainings conducted in a theatrical context, throughout the University of California school system, and at Fortune 500 corporations and mature startups, training in modules focused on Diversity or Ethics or The Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the workplace. Carla will talk about how a woman’s personal narratives directly influence her personal legacy.
Financial
Tanya Pein is Head of Financial Advice for Castlefield Advisory Partners Ltd in Manchester, U.K. She leads a team of 20, who place the next generation at the heart of how money is invested. Castlefield Partners Ltd is the largest firm in the UK specialising in sustainable and ethical investment for retail investors. They manage €700 million of assets, “investing for good”. Castlefield has 60 employees, and two-thirds of its directors are women, including Tanya.
Tanya co-founded the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, and was part of the trustee Board which grew it from a 10 page business plan to a staff of 50 with a €120 million endowment. It is now the largest support organisation for social entrepreneurs in Europe, and has a range of programmes for women and girls. Tanya was a contributor to The Economist’s Guide to Investment Strategy, and has led personal finance education sessions in Paris and Martinique, in both French and English.
Tanya will discuss the positive effects of unifying personal values with personal investment strategy on financial legacy.
Philanthropic
Dr. Erma Manoncourt is the founding President of M&D Consulting Inc in Paris, France. Bilingual in English and French, she is a retired UN official who currently works as a senior management and development consultant and an Adjunct Professor in the International Public Management Department at the Paris School of International Affairs (Sciences Po). She specializes in developing behaviour and social change interventions, designing participatory methodologies and evaluating behavioural interventions at both individual and community levels.
Erma has worked over 30 years in international development providing technical assistance in social and behaviour change programming, management/leadership, strategic planning, as well as training and facilitation skills. As a public health specialist in behaviour and social change, she has worked more than fifteen years in Sub-Saharan Africa in the areas of community-based development, nutrition and health programming, evaluation of family planning and women’s health programs, strategic planning and behavioural research.
Erma will discuss how even a small amount of time spent on charitable activity can have a tremendous impact on a woman’s philanthropic legacy.
What you will experience during The Successful Woman
Evening before the conference
Welcome reception and art tour (hosted by our partner, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme), featuring sculpture by France’s Roseline Granet
Day 1
Morning
Keynote presentation (Leading by example): Stand Out with Purpose: First Impressions for Lasting Influence by Sylvie di Giusto. Through this interactive presentation, Sylvie will share what women can do to maximize the first impression they make as leaders to strengthen their credibility, influence, and impact on the job and in their communities.
Lunch
Gourmet Buffet at privatized bar on site
Afternoon
Mastermind session (Lifestyle): Attendees will break into groups to evaluate the “gap” between their ideal lifestyle and their current lifestyle. Examples of challenges to be considered include dealing with eldercare, single parenting, chronic fatigue and other health/wellness self-care issues…
Evening
Networking reception / cultural event: We’ll enjoy a private reception at the Yves Saint Laurent museum, including a tour of the collection and Saint Laurent’s workroom.
Day 2
Morning
Legacy Panel (Legacy): Three panelists will discuss personal, financial, and philanthropic legacy, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. As an attendee, you will be encouraged to reflect on the legacy you are creating through your professional and personal activities.
Lunch
Gourmet Buffet at privatized bar on site
Afternoon
Introduction to the L³ Alliance: Wells International Foundation founder and CEO, Monique Y. Wells, will present the foundation’s women’s group and invite attendees to join the Alliance.
Mastermind session: You will reflect on the information and inspiration gained over the previous 1.5 days and formulate a plan to address a leadership challenge, close the lifestyle gap identified on Day 1, and / or be more proactive about creating the legacy you desire.
After the Conference. . .
Pamper yourself with two additional days of food, fashion, and fun during the
Wonderful Women’s Weekend
created by Girls Guide to Paris founder, foodie, and Paris aficionado Doni Belau.
Your Hosts
Monique Y. Wells and the L³ Alliance
Dr. Monique Y. Wells
– Founder and CEO, Wells International Foundation
– Veterinary pathologist/toxicologist
– Entrepreneur
– International speaker
– Mentor
– Productivity/life balance expert
– Founder, the L³ Alliance
The L³ Alliance is a private, distinguished community – a SISTERHOOD of spirited, generous, and deeply compassionate women like you who are committed to supporting each other to reach greater heights in your chosen fields and to experience more joy, passion and purpose in every aspect of your lives.
L³ is NOT “just another networking organization” or even a group of business and professional women who are focused on improving their leadership skills.
Instead, it is an oasis – an intimate sanctuary – where you are able to share ANYTHING and EVERYTHING about your personal and professional life with complete confidence and confidentiality.
Our Venue
Frequently Asked Questions
How will attending this event help me grow as a leader?
How many people do you expect to attend?
Are accommodations included in the registration fee?
What if I cannot attend the event in March? Will there be livestreaming or a recording?
What if I have to cancel my trip?
- transfer your ticket to a future event as a one-time only transfer
- transfer your ticket to a friend or colleague and she can attend in your place.
You will need to contact Deb Harlow at support@wellsinternationalfoundation.org to share details of your circumstances and organize the transfer.