TheLink Inspirations

Getting to Next** in the Desert!
Creating a Vision for Your Future and a Game Plan to Get There!
1/9/2008
Cindy Tortorici's desert home in La Quinta, CA
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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Get out of town and use the desert sun and air to focus on YOU!

Hurry and register...only 18 spaces available!

The Getting to Next Workshop is dedicated to helping you maximize your skills, passions and unique purpose to define and chart your future path. A combination of tradition, innovation and imagination is what attracts the brightest and most interesting women to the Getting to Next Workshop.

Join Cindy Tortorici for an interactive weekend that will help you develop strategies to uncover new personal and professional possibilities for a more fulfilling life!

Attendees: Getting to Next will convene by invitation only in La Quinta, California (near Palm Springs) and will bring together business, government, academic, philanthropic and community leaders from around the country who have each made a significant and lasting impact on their industry, community, or organization and now find themselves interested in exploring new or reenergizing current paths.

Format: Successful women are open to reaching out for help. They know that peer guidance and advice is invaluable to future success. Getting to Next workshop offers a structured program within a framework that you personalize for your goals and needs to chart your career transition, expand your business, launch a business or new aspect of your work or life. Importantly, it also provides participants with a powerful network of contacts to help make their new career/life plan a reality.

Fees Include: breakfast & lunch, workshop materials, invitations to special events (including the annual Hyatt Leadership Forum alumni reunion in New York), and access to a professionally diverse network of over 1,000 graduates and growing.

This Workshop is a legitimate business expense. If you plan to get reimbursed by your employer, we can provide you with a program summary emphasizing career advancement potential within your company. If you own a business or if you are in transition, the Workshop is a legitimate tax write-off.

Here's what attendees have had to say from previous programs...
"This was a wonderful day for me! The conference really resonated with me a this point in my life. I loved meeting all of the wonderful women! Very inspirational. I would recommend this conference to any woman who is encountering a transition in her life." ~Melissa McDermott, Managing Partner, Empirical Wealth Management, LLC

"I very much enjoyed having the day to reflect, explore deeper and more closely define the qualities that I want in my career and career options." ~Madelyn Stasko, Principal, The Commerce Bank of Oregon

Seating is limited to 18 so do not delay!

About Cindy
Throughout her 25-year corporate career as a business strategist, merchandising expert and executive for some of America’s most respected brands, Cindy Tortorici has shared with others her passion for excellence, teambuilding and business results. After successful careers at Saks Fifth Avenue and Nike Inc, Cindy created The Link For Women, LLC in 2004 and is the CEO and President. Cindy is also a consultant for companies large and small as well as a coach for senior executives. Among her awards and recognitions, Cindy was named "One of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Town" by the NW Women's Journal in 2007 and the "Volunteer of the Year" by Girls Incorporated of NW Oregon in 2008. Click here for more information.

"I have "gotten to next" at least 6 times in my life and know the challenges and joys of transition. This workshop will help you be confident in your decisions trusting your instincts and recognizing the best ways to use your unique assets!" ~ Cindy Tortorici

**About the Hyatt Leadership Forum
Carole Hyatt is a bestselling author, international motivational speaker, and an expert on career development and women's corporate consulting programs. Cindy and Carole are business partners and dear friends. The Link is honored to present the foundational seminar of the Hyatt Leadership Forum and provide access to over 1000 women worldwide who are "graduates" of the seminar! Click Here for more information.

Cost - All registrations must be prepaid by Jan. 3rd
Members $550/ Non-Members $750
Does not include airfare and lodging
Click Here to become a member

Agenda
Day 1

8:30 am Continental b'fast; get acquainted
9:00 am Morning Session begins
1:00 pm Lunch with a special guest speaker
2:00 pm Afternoon Session begins
4:15 pm Champagne reception/Requests and Offers
5:00 pm Afternoon Session concludes
7:00 pm Dinner (no host)
Day 2
8:30 am Continental b'fast; get acquainted
9:00 am Morning Session begins
1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Afternoon Session begins
4:15 pm Champagne reception/Requests and Offers
5:00 pm Afternoon Session concludes
Click Here to register for event

Location
54-808 Inverness Way
La Quinta, Calif 92253
PGA WEST, Stadium Course

Lodging ideas:
Condos and Houses: www.VRBO.com; www.vacationrentals.com, www.homeaway.com
Resorts/Spas: La Quinta Resort & Club
www.laquintaresort.com;