Getting ready for the WOW! Forum

Here’s a quiz from the book “Selling is a Woman’s Game: 15 Powerful Reasons Why Women Can Outsell Men” by Nicki Joy & Susan Kane-Benson:

Who manages more things at once?

Who puts more effort into their appearance?

Who usually takes care of the details?

Who is a better listener? Who is more inclined to get involved?

Who has better intuition? Who encourages harmony and agreement?

It’s an interesting and thought provoking exercise that will elicit differing points of view. It is not my intention to negate the accomplishments and leadership of our outstanding male counterparts especially because so many of them are in full support of Chamber initiatives both financially and personally.

However, as women continue to have a greater presence in the workplace and in leadership roles, there is a need to provide programs geared toward their personal and professional development. WOW! Are we ever on target in a beautiful way!

Here’s the scoop! Just imagine “The Beauty of Business”! On Oct. 6, downtown Torrington will again be alive with the excitement created by the WOW! Forum at the Carole & Ray Neag Performing Arts Center of the Warner Theatre.

The day has been designed to educate, inform and motivate the hundreds of attendees who will be introduced to an amazing array of special guests truly representing The Beauty of Business.

Vanessa Williams, founder and CEO of Leading Edge Consulting is a global executive coach with experience in Executive Coaching, Leadership Advancement, Strategic Planning and Management. Vanessa will be this year’s Master of Ceremony.

Linda McMahon, Administrator of the United States Small Business Administration will welcome the attendees and kick off her nationwide “Ignite Tour” at

Wow. She advocates on behalf of almost 29 million small businesses in America.

Tim Quinn, a native of Torrington and now part of the Giorgio Armani SheBeauty team, is featured as one of the “25 Beauty Stars” and won a Genius Award as a Genius Makeup Artist.

Jahana Hayes, the 2016 National Teacher of the Year, is the Talent & Professional Development Supervisor for the Waterbury Public Schools.

Nancy Butler is the owner of “Success in Life and Business” and

started a business that grew to $200 million in assets under her management.

Act Natural Health & Wellness was born of Pam Pinto’s passion to life a healthy life. She will be on stage giving us a demonstration on nutrition and healthy living.

What would life be life without music? Phyllis Webb and her husband Dale launched The Magic Fluke, redesigning and manufacturing ukuleles. Yes – beautiful – here in the United States.

Special exclusively for you is a Fashion Show by Chico’s featuring eight of our Wow Steering Committee dressed for this beautiful occasion.

We are confident you will meet individuals who possess the qualities of charm, appeal, attractiveness and brains. It will truly illustrate the Beauty of Business. Register at www.wowforum.org.