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Learning Burst Mini Sessions

(Located in the Virtual Exhibit Hall)


Tips to Transition to a Hybrid Work Environment

In this learning burst, learn about being a leader and a team member in a hybrid work environment from Dell Technologies VP Olanda Sharp-Buckley. She shares lessons about connection, self-care, and authenticity, whether you are in a physical office, virtual meeting, or conference call. 

Olanda Sharp-Buckley, VP, Customer Education & Technical Training, Dell Technologies


Tips for Re-entering the Workforce

Returning to work after a career break can be daunting. But with some preparation, reflection, and positivity, you can be successful in reigniting your career. Raytheon Technologies’ Jocelyn William shares her tips to build your skills, strengthen your network, and prepare yourself for re-entering the workforce.

Jocelyn Williams, Business Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Raytheon Technologies


Behavioral Health for Body, Mind & Spirit

How you feel matters, and the way you learn to cope matters, too. In this learning burst, licensed social worker Demetria Robinson shares how behaviors like eating, drinking, or exercise can impact your body, mind, and spirit. Strategies shared can help you to build habits that impact your overall health and wellbeing. 

Demetria Robinson, MBA, LMSW, Executive Director, Behavioral Health, United Healthcare


How to Manage Constant Change in the Workplace

Change has always been inevitable, but the need for adaptability has grown tremendously over the past few years. In this learning burst, Google’s Nuha Elkhiamy shares tips on how you can adjust to the constantly changing demands of today’s workplace and learn to embrace change. 

Nuha Elkhiamy, Austin Engineering Site Leader & Director, Program Management, Google


Food as Wellness for Women’s Health

What you eat plays an integral role in your overall health and wellness. Food nourishes your body, fueling your daily activities and providing the building blocks for well-being. H-E-B Dietitian Kerry Kennedy shares tips for women to find joy in food and eat to live better and healthier. 

Kerry Kennedy, MS, RD, LD, Houston Regional Operations Lead, H-E-B Wellness Nutrition Services


Women and Financial Empowerment

Fidelity’s Ryan Viktorin talks about demystifying industry jargon and helping more women build the financial know-how to make confident decisions about their future. Learn about her simple three-step approach to identifying goals and starting to build a financial roadmap to achieve them. For more discussions about financial strategies for women, join Fidelity’s Women Talk Money community.

Ryan Viktorin, CFP & VP, Financial Consultant, Fidelity Investments


Growing Older, Better, and Louder

Thriving in the second half of life takes a little self-acceptance, a big sense of humor and, according to acclaimed humor writer Wendi Aarons, an appreciation of age-appropriate fashion pajamas. After years of self-doubt, Aarons began to unapologetically chase her dreams and, in this session, will share her inspirational and hilarious takeaways about disregarding others’ expectations for you, pivoting careers, self-acceptance and how to become the person you never know you wanted to be.

Wendi Aarons, freelance humor Writer & Author, I’m Wearing Tunics Now