CHICAGO, March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, March 19, 2010, The Executives' Club of Chicago will host its third Women's Leadership Breakfast and Panel Discussion of the year, entitled "The Feminine Edge – You Don't have to be one of the 'Boy's' to Succeed." The panel will explore the need for women to embrace their power and utilize their cooperative and consensus building leadership styles to move forward in environments that are traditionally male dominated. The panel will also discuss how women are using their unique skill sets to take smart risks and ask questions, navigate the "old boys' network" and achieve work/life balance.

The discussion will be highlighted by the following presentations:

• "The Only Woman at the Table – Thriving in a World of Men" by Kathleen Cronin, Managing Director, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, CME Group
• "Passion: The Fight Inside of You" by Pam El, Marketing Vice President, State Farm
• "Determined Leadership: Traits for Success" by Lori Healey, Principal, The John Buck Company

A panel discussion will follow, moderated by Tsi-tsi-ki Felix, News Anchor for Telemundo Chicago.  

The Club's quarterly Women's Leadership Breakfasts provide a forum for talented women to gather and discuss critical career issues, be inspired by those who have blazed a trail for others and develop the next generation of women leaders. The March 19th program will be held at the Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, in the Grand Ballroom, at 7:00 a.m. The cost to attend is $36.50 for Executives' Club members; $57.50 for non-members.  

For more information about the program, including registration information, please visit the Club's website at www.executivesclub.org.

About The Executives' Club of Chicago

The Executives' Club of Chicago is a business forum for thought leadership, education and best business practices. Founded in 1911, the ECC is one of the oldest and most prestigious business organizations in the Midwest. The Club serves the community by providing information and resources needed to establish effective global partnerships, enhance intellectual exchange, develop diverse civic-minded global business leaders and promote Chicago as a world class business center.  

SOURCE The Executives' Club of Chicago

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