About Event

Thank you to our sponsor, NCWIT!

Join us for a feature Winning Talent Togehter, presented by NCWIT, “Tough Talks Made Easier”

Do you dread the conversations that matter most? Silence, avoidance, and misunderstandings don't just slow down your team; they actively undermine innovation and trust. Difficult conversations are inevitable, but the stress and uncertainty surrounding them don't have to be.

This session provides leaders and team members with practical, evidence-based approaches to transform stress-inducing moments into opportunities for genuine connection and positive change. We'll explore the psychological, emotional, and cultural dimensions of communication, leading to actionable strategies to create an environment where truth can be spoken and heard. Learn how courage, clarity, and compassion can invite deeper meaning and make our difficult conversations count.

Learn More with this NCWIT Blog Post, Managing Tough Talks at Work.

Speaker:

Andrea Bowens-Jones, Ph.D. External Relationships Manager, Center for Technology Workforce Innovation, University of Colorado (Boulder), NCWIT

Dr. Andrea Bowens-Jones, a polymer chemist by training, is a former P&G Research & Development Director. She has managed multi–disciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to drive technology, formulation, and process development for top personal care brands such as Secret, Old Spice, and Gillette. In 2015, she left P&G to pursue her passion for personal development and workplace inclusivity. Through her transformative coaching programs, Dr. Andrea has assisted hundreds of leaders in expanding their growth potential while continuing to drive change in the workplace through her role at NCWIT.

Agenda:

8:30 AM: Check-In / Registration
9:00 AM: Welcome & Introductions Over Breakfast
9:15 AM: Presentation
10:15 AM: Q&A and Networking
11:00 AM: Adjourn

Venue: Nova Place Conference Center | 700 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Registration Price:

Members – Free
Non Members - $75.00

Want to become a member of the Pittsburgh Technology Council? Please contact Brooke Woznizk, bwoznizk@pghtech.org, for more information.

Thank you to our Sponsor:

Programming Questions: Marie Pelloni, Senior Director of Talent & Workforce Development Initiatives, mpelloni@pghtech.org
Registration Questions: Autumn Ashbaugh, Event Assistant, aashbaugh@pghtech.org
Sponsorship Questions: Ashley Steckel, Vice President of Business Development and Advertising, asteckel@pghtech.org
Membership Questions: Brooke Wozniak, Membership Development Manager, bwozniak@pghtech.org