Women Accelerating Action Event on Wednesday, March 5

Join fellow female CEOs, Presidents, Owners, and Founders* for an inspiring afternoon of education, networking, and actionable insights designed to accelerate your leadership impact. Women Accelerating Action is a dynamic event where high-achieving women come together to share experiences, sharpen their leadership skills, and build meaningful connections.

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Step into the next level of your leadership—join us for an afternoon of inspiration, insight, and action. Come with a friend!

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Program Highlights

  • Interactive Keynote

  • Confidence Catalyst Breakout Session

  • Positive Intelligence Breakout Session

  • Interactive Networking

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Speakers

Meet the session leaders for the Women Accelerating Action event on March, 5th, 2025

Meet the Session Leaders

Women Accelerating Action

Date: Wednesday, March 5th
Time: 1:00pm (12:45pm registration)

4:45pm: Happy Hour Networking Event immediately following

Location: TechNexus by TeamWorking
20 N. Wacker Dr. Ste 1200 – Rooms C/D, Chicago IL, 60606

Smashing the Myths Holding Women Back in Business featuring Andi Simon, Ph.D., CEO Simon Associates Management Consultants.

Join Andi Simon, Ph.D., a renowned corporate anthropologist and award-winning published author, for an engaging session that challenges the myths limiting women’s success in business. Through her expertise in observing people and organizational processes, Andi reveals how fresh perspectives spark breakthrough ideas and drive innovation. This interactive session will inspire you to rethink barriers, transform insights into bold strategies, and accelerate their influence and leadership in the business world.

This high-impact event is designed to provide actionable strategies, thought-provoking discussions, and the opportunity to connect with powerhouse women leaders who are driving change in their industries.

Attendees will be able to choose from one of two workshops:

Positive Intelligence led by Kristen Fox, TalentRise, Practice Leader, Coaching and Leadership Development or The Confidence Catalyst moderated by Tonia Butterworth, InUnity.  

All participants will receive a copy of Andi’s book.

* Qualified participants at this complimentary event will be leading organizations with a minimum of $1 million in revenue.

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Kristen Fox

Kristen is a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC) and during her session, you will explore:

Harnessing Mental Fitness for Confident and Resilient Leadership

To be a successful leader, mental fitness is just as critical as other business skills and acumen. The idea of Positive Intelligence (PQ), advanced by Shirzad Chamine, measures the percentage of time your mind is in a positive state, directly influencing confidence, resilience, and decision-making.
 

  1. The Sage vs. Saboteur Voices – Understanding the two mental forces that shape our leadership mindset.
  2. Recognizing the 10 Saboteurs – Identifying the inner critics that create self-doubt, stress, and guilt, and how they uniquely impact women leaders.
  3. Strengthening Your Self-Command Muscle – Practical exercises to boost your ability to shift from self-judgment to self-empowerment.
  4. Leading with Clarity and Composure – Strategies to quiet the noise of imposter syndrome and external pressures while embracing authentic leadership.

 
Through engaging discussion and actionable insights, you’ll walk away with tools to overcome negative self-talk, build mental resilience, and lead with greater confidence and purpose.

Tonia Butterworth

The Confidence Catalyst moderated by Tonia Butterworth, InUnity

Leading with Purpose, Authenticity, and Resilience

In this engaging “fireside” session, Tonia Butterworth will spark conversation on key elements of confident leadership. Through shared experiences and actionable insights from successful women leaders, you’ll explore topics like:

    1. Authentic Leadership
    2. Resilience & Thriving
    3. The Power of Being a Woman in Leadership
    4. Building Influence & Impact

Program Highlights

Interactive Keynote

Interactive Keynote on Smashing the Myths Holding Women Back in Business featuring Andi Simon, Ph.D., a corporate anthropologist. Andi, a published author, uses the practice of observing both people and the processes of a business critically to highlight “aha!” moments that can lead to meaningful growth and innovation.

Two breakout sessions

Confidence Catalyst – A powerful discussion on leading with purpose, authenticity, and resilience, breaking through barriers, and amplifying your influence.

Positive Intelligence – Learn how to strengthen mental fitness, silence inner saboteurs, and cultivate a mindset that fuels success and well-being.

Interactive Networking

Engage in meaningful conversations with like-minded female leaders to expand your circle of influence and build valuable partnerships. This high-impact event is designed to provide actionable strategies, thought-provoking discussions, and the opportunity to connect with powerhouse women leaders who are driving change in their industries.