My mission is to inspire, nurture, and encourage others toward greater insight.

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1 My mission is to inspire, nurture, and encourage others toward greater insight. In the area of teaching personal fulfillment and helping others to live a life they can be passionate about, Evelyn Windley Kaufman is uniquely qualified. She is the president of Journey to Fullness Inc. which specializes in career coaching and training. Evelyn is an energetic, yet thought-provoking Coach & Trainer. She received coaching training from the Career Coach Academy and the Institute of Life Coach Training. Evelyn is a Certified Career Management Coach and Certified Life Coach. She has 18 years of experience in the corporate and business world and holds an MBA. As a coach, Evelyn works with clients as they navigate planned and unplanned changes in their career and/or life. Her coaching clients range from individual contributors to vice presidents to business owners. Her most recent program is The GPS Coach - a dynamic journey designed to Get You Positioned for Success. This program helps professionals create intention, focus, and strategy aimed at helping them reach their career destination. She has written two books that accompany this program. As a trainer, Evelyn works with a variety of companies and organizations locally and nationally as a speaker, trainer, and facilitator. Her presentations are enriched with tools and skills acquired as a Certified Peoplemap Trainer, Licensed Path Facilitator, and the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD). Companies and organizations that have utilized Evelyn s services include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Interpersonal Healthcare Solutions LLC, UPS, the Center for Non-Profit Excellence, Central Bank, City of Shively, and Worthington Fire District. The programs and workshops offered to clients focus on communication skills, teamwork, diversity, goal setting, leadership development and customized training to meet specific needs. Evelyn is a member of the International Coach Federation and the Kentucky Coaches Alliance. Giving back to her community, Evelyn has volunteered as the senior arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau and has been an active contributor in Junior Achievement. She is a native of North Carolina. She lives with her husband, Gerald just outside of LaGrange, Kentucky.

2 speakers & sessions The Anti-Oxidants of Life How do we draw a parallel between life and a good wrinkle cream? Many ingredients in today s skin care products are known as anti-oxidants. Just what is an anti-oxidant you might ask? An anti-oxidant is an ingredient that either prevents damage to the cells or stops a negative action in progress. The similarities between the negative effects of free radicals on the skin can be compared to the negative and oppressive effects that we sometimes experience in life. In order to stabilize or prevent negative outcomes on ourselves, our friends, our colleagues, and our families, we must identify and repair these free radicals in our lives. A good wrinkle cream treatment for life will help negate the ill effects that can be the result of the negativity that we all encounter. In this session, we will discuss some wrinkle cream applications to soften the skin and soothe the soul. Presented by Melissa Anderson Melissa Anderson is the Assistant Dean of the Esthetics and Cosmetology division at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Melissa is very active in her role as dean and faculty for the program. She has recently been awarded a national teaching award and is regarded in the highest esteem by her students. Rudy II: Never Give Up What do you do when you don t make the sports team, or get into the college you wanted to get into, or get the job you thought you were perfect for? Many people might just give up. But life always throws us these curve balls and we must learn to push through and carry on. We have to figure out how to do what the theme of this year s conference says and strengthen ourselves, encourage others, and break those barriers when necessary. This session will walk through what most people would describe as the rough times that the presenter and her family have gone through. See how people, such as our own families, friends and acquaintances, and even successful people we may know, have broken through some of their own barriers. Learn how they found ways to overcome their hurdles and how to choose to be positive when life throws you those unexpected curves. While this session will give some personal experiences of the presenter, it will also inspire you to find your true self through your own personal experiences. Sometimes we do have to choose to be positive, nice, and professional, even when we don t want to be. We should choose to put on a smile in the midst of chaos and it is usually worth it in the end. Presented by Melissa Tabor Jefferson Community and Technical College Melissa Tabor has worked at Jefferson for 24 years. She is the Assistant Director of Admission and Manager of the College call center and an Adjunct Professor of Communication. She has been married to Scott for 19 years and they have one son named Judson. She loves animals of all kinds and loves sports; she and her husband coach/volunteer with her son s teams as well as the local high school and are both very active at their church.

3 Competition, Creation, Compassion - Making it Happen for Yourself and Each Other Although women have been a major component of the American workforce for decades, we still struggle with balancing our professional and personal goals. Women often ask themselves how they can advance their careers while maintaining both a sense of individuality as well as a sense of community. In my job with Legal Services for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, I have seen the problems that arise when a department or division is not cohesive. In this presentation, I will draw on lessons I learned in my career as a high school teacher, then a military lawyer with the Air Force, and now as an attorney with KCTCS to recommend ways that women can work together to achieve success for themselves, their co-workers, and their institutions. Presented by Pam Duncan Kentucky Community and Technical College System Pam Duncan is an attorney in KCTCS Office of Legal Services. She holds Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.), and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees from the University of Kentucky. She has been with KCTCS for four years, was a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force, and taught high school English. She belongs to Phi Beta Kappa and Beta Phi Mu and lives in Lexington with her husband, Jim. "Healthy Loving Leads to Healthy Minds" Lamplighters of America, Inc. is a nonprofit organization of nurses, social workers, and other health professionals, empowering communities with mental and physical wellness education. The first curriculum of Lamplighters of America is called "Healthy Loving Leads to Healthy Minds". It is a mental health and wellness curriculum that is comprised of the psychosocial stages of development and the human stress response. Join us in this informative session designed to help us understand how stress and reactions to stressful situations impact the children in our lives, our intimate relationships, and our relationships at work and school. Presented by Rebecca Sowell Lamplighters of America, Inc. Rebecca is a registered nurse of 24 years and Volunteer Executive Director-Founder of Lamplighters of America, Inc. in Lexington, Kentucky. Her nursing focus has been primarily in adult and pediatric emergency/trauma/critical care. Her personal and professional journey has led to her calling in Lamplighters. Culture is a Way of Life Appalachian and Proud of It! This is a presentation that involves the audience as the origin and stereotypes of Appalachian people are explored. Before one can Strengthen Self, Encourage Others, and Break Barriers, an understanding and acceptance of self is needed. When you leave this presentation you may have a more complete understanding of differences and diversity, and also have an increased pride for your background and heritage.

4 Presented by Bonnie Nicholson & Sandra Mullins Dr. Bonnie Nicholson is an Academic Dean at. Bonnie received her BSN and MSEd from UofK. Bonnie completed her doctorate at UofK in Educational Leadership. She practiced acute care nursing for 20 years before beginning her educational career that includes teaching nursing and Chair of Nursing and Allied Health before becoming Academic Dean. Dr. Sandra Mullins is an Associate Academic Dean at Bluegrass Community & Technical College and Director of Distance Learning. Sandra received her AAS degree from Shawnee State and her BS and MS from EKU. She earned her doctorate at the University of Kentucky and has recently published Kentucky Community & Technical College System from Inception to Traveling Abroad Traveling outside the United States can be daunting if you have never had the opportunity to do so. Having visited over 28 countries, I have become very aware of issues related to trip planning. This is a working session that will involve exploring travel fantasies, eliminating barriers, and creating a plan on what steps need to be taken in order to take your "dream trip" in the next one or two years. Presented by Luanne Goldsby Jefferson Community and Technical College Luanne Goldsby is a Professor/Counselor at Jefferson Community and Technical College. During the 20 years that she has been working at Jefferson, she has traveled to over 28 countries. Many of her trips were totally planned by her using books and the internet. Her experience makes her unique in motivating and assisting others in their efforts to travel overseas. Women in Higher Education: In the Classroom and Beyond Join us in this informative session, as we discuss the importance of caring, sharing, and celebrating with each other. Learn how our talents affect our students, how our successes affect our peers, and how we should celebrate what we are doing right along the way. Presented by Laura Williams Laura Williams is an Associate Professor at. She also served as Chair of the Faculty for BCTC and is a Past President of the Kentucky Chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges. She currently serves as the KY-AAWCC Membership Coordinator at BCTC.

5 Self-Awareness Activates Leadership Potential Using the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development curriculum, philosophy, and approach to leadership development, this interactive workshop will unlock participant awareness and understanding about the value of self-awareness as a precursor to developing a personal leadership philosophy. Workshop participants will elevate individual levels of self-awareness, be empowered to define/redefine a personal leadership philosophy, and realize higher levels of enthusiasm and productivity in their personal and professional lives. Presented by Natalie Gibson Kentucky Community and Technical College System Natalie A. Gibson is the System Director for Cultural Diversity with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and joined KCTCS Under her leadership, the KCTCS Board of Regents adopted a system diversity plan in 2011 to ensure the access and improve the success of all students in general, diverse students in particular. Prior to her current post, Natalie was the Director for Cultural Diversity at Somerset Community College. Dimensionally Y.O.U.R.S.: Maximizing the Servant Leader Experience Serving others can be overwhelming at times and cause your career to simply feel like a routine of survival. You can break free from the monotonous chorus of more with less and renew your passion for making a difference. Join us to identify and explore the impact of your unique attributes on sustaining a productive, nurturing and respectful, yet competitive workplace culture. Say Yes, to Opportunity, Understanding, Reality and Success! Presented by Michele Lawlis Shelton Workplace Diversity Speaker, Author, & Coach Michele Lawlis Shelton is a speaker, author, certified corporate trainer & coach on workplace diversity, women s issues & brand management. She is a tireless advocate for promoting equal opportunity in the workplace and for equipping women to reach their highest personal and professional potential through purposeful living. Michele is available on a national basis to train, keynote & consult. She resides in her hometown of Louisville, KY with her husband, Stanley, and their children.