Enjoy an afternoon of education and networking with other women business owners and NAWBO KC.

The afternoon will begin at 3:00 pm on May 24th @ CrossFirst Bank on the Plaza.  Kelly Tyler Byrnes, Founder & CEO of Voyage Consulting Group, and Kim Specker, Leadership & Life Coach at Rare Transformation will lead all attendees in a focused workshop on Core Values.  Following the learning will be time to continue the conversation and network while enjoying some appetizers and drinks.  Anyone is welcome to attend — bring a friend, or any woman who wants to spend some time on themselves.

$15 Members

$25 Non-Members

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Networking + Alliances + Women + Bingo + Opportunity = An evening of bingo and networking for the perfect combination of fun and building relationships!

Join NAWBO KC on Tuesday, February 22nd  from 4-6 pm at Strang Hall in Overland Park.  Begin with some light appetizers and enjoy a drink that is included with your registration.  While you continue to chat with fellow women business owners, have some fun playing BINGO!  Bring a friend and help them to see the benefits of NAWBO!

Location: Strang Hall, Overland Park, KS

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ARE YOU FIXING THE RIGHT THINGS?

An Interactive Workshop for Using a Process Triage® Approach to Scale and Grow Your Business

 Whether you’re a team of 100 or 1, this interactive workshop provides best practices that can be applied right away. In the workshop, each participant will generate actionable improvement opportunities that they can sleep on overnight and take action on in the morning. You’ll learn the theory and methodology to help identify and fix the right things at the right time.

 Do you want to improve your business results by leveraging what you have?

 Are you dealing with challenges and need to re-align what you do quickly?

 Is your company experiencing growth, but also more errors, delays, rework and customer escalations?

 Are you considering buying, selling, or transitioning ownership and want to demonstrate or improve a team’s performance to grow the bottom line - without you?

 Do you want to take day-to-day issue management off your plate so you can focus on longer horizon bigger decision stuff?

 If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you’re in luck! Cindy Meyer of Intouch Management is offering this mini-workshop for business executives to learn how to equip themselves and their teams to handle Maximum Business Process Stress. And it’s done while mapping and improving their core processes for delivering their strategic goals.

 Business processes naturally break - Learn how to make dealing with it a competitive advantage.

This session will be presented by Cindy Meyer. Since 2009, Cindy has been the owner of Intouch Management, a productivity partner for project-based companies to scale their business and team performance, and a Principal at Process Triage. Intouch Management is best known for their ONE DAY workshops that map the process, the obstacles, and the improvement plans for companies’ most important goals.

Prior to 2009, Cindy had a career as an engineering and operations executive at AT&T and Sprint. In her last role, she led strategic planning, operations improvement, and project management for a 10,000-person organization. She and her teams were known for their simplified approach for getting things done that others could not.

Cindy is a certified Process Triage facilitator, Project Management Professional, business coach, and Total Quality Facilitator. Along with an MBA in business operations, she is an engineering graduate from Kansas State University. She encourages women and minorities to pursue engineering and project management careers through her national speaking engagements, mentoring, and scholarship funding.

Location: Virtual

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This is a great opportunity to get to know each other in a casual setting.  New members will have an opportunity to introduce themselves.  Members are encouraged to invite anyone who might be interested in joining NAWBO.

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DE&I LUNCH & LEARN FEATURING
LISA BENSON

DEI 101 –
What Everyone Needs to Know!

Please join us at Sullivan’s Steakhouse for a luncheon featuring Lisa Benson - Consultant, Author, Speaker, former TV Personality and founder of Winning Truths International, LLC.

Enjoy some networking, great food and take some time to gain a solid foundation for defining and understanding diversity, equity and inclusion while embracing ALL dimensions of identity. Lisa's presentation builds on the fundamentals of socialization, biases, microaggressions, and belongingness while establishing a shared language to intentionally create cultures that embrace differences. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn, share and enjoy the company of your NAWBO KC sisters.

LOCATION: Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 4501 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS

TIME: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Lunch options include: Delmonico Steak, Salmon, Herb Chicken or Nashville Chicken Sandwich. All come with a side.

REGISTRATION FEE: $15 members/$20 non-members

When registering, you'll be asked to answer: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to me PERSONALLY because ______________.

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Let’s make PASTA and have a couple drinks to celebrate end of summer and kids back in school. Our event will be held at the Overland Park Culinary Center where there will be a cash bar and appetizers upon arrival. We will then make our own pasta that you can take home with some sauce and enjoy dinner.

A variety of sauces will be available for purchase $14.95+tax. Registration fees are $25 for members, $45 for non-members. REGISTER NOW!

Your desk is an essential starting point if you want to create more focus, clarity, and prosperity in your career. Cluttered, uninspiring work-spaces drain our energy and inhibit our ability to reach our career goals. Elevate the space where you do business, and you can power up all aspects of your professional life, from more money in your wallet and better working relationships to an overall sense of well-being.  

Learn how the ancient art and science of Feng Shui can help you create an attractive work environment that naturally manifests happiness, harmony and, prosperity. 

 Feng Shui expert Robyn Stevens helps people from all walks of life, including Fortune 500 execs, business owners, students and stay-at-home moms, transform their spaces—and their lives. From landing that coveted promotion to creating more satisfaction in your love life, the spaces where you live and work directly influence your energy, prosperity and happiness.

A genius at breaking down the fascinating complexities of Feng Shui in an entertaining and simple way, Robyn is a frequent TV guest and a highly sought-after speaker. Certified in 2012, Robyn launched her business Robyn Stevens Feng Shui in 2013. She is a member of the International Feng Shui Guild. To learn more about how Robyn can help you bring more happiness, creativity, love, and abundance into your life, visit her at www.robynstevensfengshui.com. 

Registration fees are $15 for members, $25 for non-members.

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This is a great opportunity to get to know each other in a casual setting.  New members will have an opportunity to introduce themselves.  Members are encouraged to invite anyone who might be interested in joining NAWBO.

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Celebrate Spring with your NAWBO Sisters at our first in-person event in over a year!

About this Event

Join us for an evening of fun and networking at Somerset Wine and Cider Bar in Rosehill Garden's beautiful space.

Your ticket price includes:

• Savory appetizers provided by Chef Celina Tio from The Belfry restaurant

• One glass of Somerset wine (non-alcoholic beverages available)

• All supplies to create your individual porch pot of Rosehill Gardens flowers to take home and enjoy all season

• Music, Fun, and Sisterhood

Wine tastings can be purchased the night of the event for an additional $10 and include a commemorative Somerset wine glass. Bottles will also be available for purchase.

Event is rain or shine. Masks will be required.

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Jill Lublin - Internationally renowned Speaker, a master Publicity Strategist, Consultant and 4-time best-selling Author will present: “Stay Visible in Uncertain Times, Using Publicity.”

Jill Lublin shares her proven secrets to boost credibility and increase visibility for you and your brand, especially during these uncertain times.  She provides cost-effective short‐term, doable tactics so that you can stand out and get noticed in the media.  You will:

1) Understand the real purpose of publicity- To boost your credibility and amplify your visibility. 

2) Uncover your "Oooooo, Ahhhhhh!" factor. Find the Wow! that sets you apart from the crowd. 

3) You are the news! Craft a riveting message that lets others know who you are and what you do.

4) Simplify! Learn how the pros mesmerize the masses by tailoring their message to the level of a five-year-old. 

5) Pass the all-important "Who cares?" test by showcasing your expertise in a way that commands attention.

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Join us as we discuss “Collective Intelligence: The 4 Necessary Factors for High Quality Group Discussions” facilitated by Laura Janusik. Did you know that miscommunication cost small to medium size businesses over $520,000 per year and Fortune 500 businesses over $37 billion a year? The #1 culprit is poor listening, as employees spend, on average, 17.5 hours per week clarifying communication. If you work in a team, spend an hour with (the good) Dr. Laura to learn some easy tips and tricks to stem the outflow of money caused by miscommunication.

Want to know more about Laura? Check out her website, Listening to Change, and consider her self paced course, Listening and Speaking in Conversations about Racism or linking with her on LinkedIn to get her free weekly video listening tip of the day.

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This is a great opportunity to get to know each other in a casual setting.  New members will have an opportunity to introduce themselves.  Members are encouraged to invite anyone who might be interested in joining NAWBO.

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Charmaine Brown with Connexions Consulting: “Leveraging the Power of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to Strengthen Your Business”

Whether you are a solo-preneur or have workforce, there is always an opportunity to leverage the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in your business. Lets’ define diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), how DEI can benefit your business and strategies you can incorporate into your business practice.

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Tax Planning for the New Year

Find out the current status of the PPP loan program, including the tax implications of PPP loans as well as some other important tax updates and considerations as you prepare for filing your 2020 tax returns.  Presented by Katina Larsen, Sean Haggerty & Michelle Brown from CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

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Join us for our first quarterly virtual Coffee Connection on November 25th from 9:00 – 10:00 am.  This is a great opportunity to get to know each other in a casual setting.  New members will have an opportunity to introduce themselves.  Members are encouraged to invite anyone who might be interested in joining NAWBO!

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Adam Jones, Firefly MSP - “Cybercrime, The Devastating Impact and How to Prepare”

Adam will share the story of a local company that fell victim to a well-planned and well-executed cybercrime attack that resulted in the loss of a large amount of money. Once we tell the story, we will discuss the imperative steps that every business should be taking to protect their data and their bank accounts.

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Client generation is the lifeblood of your business. But with so many marketing options, how do you cut through the noise and find your best strategy for growth? The good news is that by strategically doing LESS, your marketing can be MORE effective.

Referred to as “a coach approach to marketing,” Mary Cravets’ engaging presentation quickly shows audiences how to get better results from their client-generation efforts while feeling more authentic and actually having fun!

In a no-hype environment, participants get immediately implementable tools, including:

• The 6 key elements that keep you out of the feast-or-famine cycle of client generation

• How to stop wasting time and money on marketing that doesn’t work so you can attract clients consistently and get your nights and weekends back

• A client generation system that has a proven track record of helping both new and experienced business owners quickly generate more clients and increase their income by 50% or more.

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Join us for a discussion on the latest COVID-19 updates and what we are seeing in the commercial real estate landscape. We will be covering office, retail, industrial and multi-family as well as how business owners and landlords are coping.

Panelists:

Marty Gilchrist, CCIM, SIOR – Cushman & Wakefield (Marty specializes in office and medical)

Kayla Gilchrist – Colliers International (Kayla specializes in retail)

Rita D’Agostino – Opus Development Company, LLC (Rita has developed multi-family, office & retail)

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Must Ask Questions About Your Certification

Presented by Katheigh Degen (Twin Financial) & Valerie Vaughn (Apex Business Advisors)

Minority certifications have their place in helping your business grow. But, have you considered what that certification means when you’re ready to exit and find a buyer for your business? Katheigh Degen and Valerie Vaughn have worked side-by-side with owners, assisting them sell and transition from their businesses for years. Join them as they explore the questions any certified business owner should be thinking about, brining first-hand situations and scenarios to light.

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Are you Applying the 3 Best Practices of Listening Intelligence in Remote Working? 

Find out How!

Are you exhausted after a day of remote working? Most of us are, and that’s because listening remotely takes different skills and strategies than listening face to face. Want to know the 3 best practices for listening remotely? Join Laura Janusik, PhD/MBA, to find out. These skills will decrease fatigue, increase focus, and increase understanding!

ECHO Listening Intelligence has been researching the science of listening and its impact on team alignment for over 10 years. Participants have the opportunity to request the self-assessment prior to the webinar by emailing Laura. She will provide a debrief of your profile during the webinar, so have it handy!

The ECHO profile is a powerful tool that can be used to improve your own listening or improve your team’s listening to reduce miscommunication.

Laura Janusik is a dynamic speaker and a leading expert in researching and teaching listening. She uses her MBA and PhD in Communication to help groups and individuals interact with each other to increase trust and the bottom line. She’s a professor at Rockhurst University, and a trainer, coach, and consultant specializing in Listening Intelligence. Laura can be contacted at ljanusik@gmail.com or through her website, ListeningtoChange.com.

Take a FREE ECHO Listening Self-Assessment prior to the meeting and have your results available for the webinar! Email Laura at ljanusik@gmail.com.

This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. Click HERE to register!

“The Top 3 Priorities for Leading Through Change Right Now” with Debra Kunz, Founder and Executive Coach, Center for Deliberate Growth®

As we move through this unprecedented time, each company has been forced to do things differently. Leaders are facing extraordinary challenges. Knowing the best way to lead can be difficult as you navigate the quickly evolving changes in our lives and businesses. Smart, savvy, and strong leaders can find themselves retreating into ‘let’s just get through it and hope for the best.’

As a business owner, understanding what creates effective leadership during times of change gives you the tools to achieve what’s needed now, and determine what will be needed next. Use these insights to manage your simultaneous business challenges, competing priorities, limited time, and endless decisions.

Learn to lead-easier™ as Debra Kunz, Executive Coach and Founder of the Center for Deliberate Growth®, reveals the crucial decisions that can simplify leadership during this time of continuous change.

Debra Kunz is an Award-Winning Executive Coach and Business Performance Consultant, and the Founder of the Center for Deliberate Growth®. With over 25 years of experience, Debra's interactive programs energize and educate leaders to think differently about how they create results. Her unique method includes the measurable ROI of strategic leadership and performance solutions. Debra delivers virtual and in-person programs for US and international clients. (In-person options will resume following the pandemic though there’s no need to wait for help. Let’s explore a virtual program now.)

This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. Click HERE to register!