CXS | Future Proof Your Career: Strategies to Lean In, Get Along, and Move Ahead - Noon

If the goal of career planning in today’s environment is daunting when the only constant is change, chances are it’s because the concepts of networking, coaching, and skills development have become a giant puzzle. Is one better than another? Which is more effective? What part do office politics play?  Join national speaker Mary D. Lewis, as she shares her strategies (and sometimes humorous experiences) for surviving – and thriving – in a career spanning three decades that include the U.S. Army, a small start-up, two universities, and a Fortune 500 company.  You’ll walk away energized with actionable tips and resources for taking charge of your professional future.

Mary D. Lewis is a sought-after speaker at local, regional, and international events helping people discover their “inner negotiator.”  A participant in Harvard University’s inaugural “Teaching Negotiation: A Symposium on Excellence and Innovation for Teachers and Trainers,” Mary weaves her experience in leadership, technology, and supply chain management into compelling presentations designed with a practical “you can do it” approach. Adept at presenting to audiences that range from entry level through executives, Lewis is a founding member of the CX Speakers Bureau. Mary has an Executive MBA from Rockhurst University, an MA from Webster University, and a BA from Penn State University.