2025 Women In Business Thrive Series

Master Your Professional Presence: Showing Up as Your Best Self
Elizabeth McMillan, Utah Department of Transportation
March 12, 2025

Event Description

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The 2025 Women in Business Thrive Series is a transformative 12-month program, powered by the Cache Valley Chamber, designed to expand and accelerate women's potential. Through high-impact presentations from Utah's top women leaders, focused networking opportunities, and catered lunches, participants will gain the skills and confidence to achieve their goals. Join us as we empower women to lead, innovate, and inspire.

In today's competitive business world, your professional presence is your most powerful asset.  How you present yourself, both in person and online, can significantly impact your career prospects and success. A strong professional brand exudes confidence, credibility, and trustworthiness, making you stand out from the crowd and attract opportunities.

This workshop equips women with essential tools to elevate their professional presence. By focusing on key elements like a crafted bio, standout resume, professional headshot, and optimized LinkedIn profile, you can be prepared to seize career opportunities as they arise. 

Join us for this transformative workshop and discover how to build a powerful personal brand that sets you apart, attracts opportunities, and positions you as the go-to choice.

Challenge- Headshot, bio, updated resume & LinkedIn profile
Headshots- Kylee Ann Studios is offering professional headshots at the Thrive Workshop! Get three poses for just $20, available onsite before and after the event.
Reserve your time slot and pre-pay HERE.

Resources-
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Implementable Takeaways-
- Identified key components of your personal brand to immediately enhance your professional presence
- 100 word bio that reflects your strengths and career aspirations
- Professional headshot
- Strong resume that is up-to-date highlighting your skills and achievements in a compelling way
​- Optimized LinkedIn Profile for maximum visibility and showcasing your expertise

Sponsor

Cache Valley Chamber

Workshop Agenda:

11:30am Lunch & Networking

11:50am Welcome

12pm Presentation

12:50pm Raffle Drawings & Wrap Up

1pm End

Raffle Prizes
HSA Depot, Cache ARTS and Yard Master Services

Raffle prizes for each luncheon are generously donated by local organizations and individuals and all attendees receive a complimentary raffle ticket. Buy additional raffle tickets for your chance to take home a prize. 100% of ticket sales fund scholarships for local women.
 

About the presenter

Elizabeth McMillan, MAPP, is the director of communication for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). She has worked in the transportation industry for 15 years, with experience in positions ranging from public involvement to policy and legislation. She believes that the government can be a positive institution with the opportunity to systemically improve well-being in communities. 

McMillan earned a Master’s of Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also a CliftonStrengths coach, personal trainer and nutrition coach. McMillan teaches that strength is built through resilience of both body and mind. Through the principles of positive psychology, she seeks to “grow the good” both internally at UDOT, among women leaders and in Utah’s communities.

Get to know Elizabeth McMillan HERE.

Upcoming Workshops*:

April 9: Guidance and Growth: How to Find and Foster Professional Mentorship, presented by Susan Speirs, Utah Association of CPAs

May 14: Scholarship Awards & Jewelry Sale with keynote Prepare and Succeed: Your Foundation for Leadership Success, presented by Nubia Pena, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs

June 11: Leadership Excellence: Drive Success and Inspire Teams, presented by Sharlene Wells, Mountain America Credit Union

*Subject to change.

2025 WIB Thrive Series overview

About Women In Business

Women In Business (WIB) is a program of the Cache Valley Chamber which elevates professional women with knowledge, connections and resources needed to navigate challenges and achieve success in the workplace. Monthly luncheons and fundraising efforts are overseen by a committee of volunteers who are passionate about supporting women through quality professional development, networking, and scholarships.