Maria Bartiromo to Moderate Discussion Entitled 'Personal Board of Directors: Building your Powerhouse Network' Hosted by The Executives' Club of Chicago

CHICAGO, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 25, 2010, The Executives' Club of Chicago will host its final Women's Leadership Breakfast and Panel Discussion of the 2009/2010 season: "Personal Board of Directors: Building your Powerhouse Network." The discussion will be moderated by Maria Bartiromo, Anchor of CNBC's "Closing Bell" and Host and Managing Editor of "The Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo."

Ms. Bartiromo will frame the discussions around the importance of building a strong personal support group, particularly  in today's challenging economic climate.  The distinguished panel will share the experiences learned after forming their own "personal board" of former colleagues, professional associates and mentors and how these individuals brought a fresh perspective on their unique strengths, values, goals and professional journey, as follows:

• "Building a Personal Board-- Powerful Relationships that Last" by Carol Bernick, Executive Chairman of the Board, Alberto Culver Company
• "Key Traits to Look  for When Putting Together your 'Personal Board'" by Christy Carpenter, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, The Paley Center for Media
• "Work Your Brand – Don't End up a Generic!" by Michele Coleman Mayes, Senior Vice President, General Counsel &  Chief Legal Officer, Allstate Insurance Company

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 May 25th program will be held at the Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, in the International 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