The CWCC programming committee regularly reviews speaker proposal submissions to determine a good fit, membership interest, and availability. We will reach out via email should there be a good fit or opportunity.

What Are the Speaker's Responsibilities?

• Provide bio and/or speaker sheet and speaker headshot.
• Provide the title of the presentation, a short description, and three key takeaways.
• Have competencies and market-tested experience in high-quality, educational presentations and workshops.
• Tailor presentation for the purpose of information sharing, storytelling, best practice sharing, and skill development… NOT a sales presentation or infomercial.
• Have the willingness to engage participants in small groups in unique and creative ways to encourage hands-on learning and networking opportunities.
• Include time for questions and participant feedback. 
• Arrive 15 minutes early for room set-up (in-person events), technology checks, and general orientation to the space and/or to meet other speakers.
• Have a willingness to share program presentations, materials, and links post-event.

What if you have multiple topics that you speak to? 

• If you have multiple topics or areas of expertise, please submit a speaker proposal form for each one.

Who is a good fit? 

• We want to help our members grow and learn, if you have expertise in a certain field, or topic, or can offer specialized resources to women in business, we want to hear from you.
• We believe in lifting up diverse voices! If you are a person of color, LGBTQ+, a member of an underrepresented community or a woman in a male-dominated field, we want to hear your story.

What topics are most interesting to CWCC members?

• Topics that are interesting to our members typically fall under the categories of: Business and Career Development, Personal Development, and Storytelling:
  • Inspirational stories of women in business 
  • Current trends and industry or ideological shifts in business
  • Resources, tips, and technology to help in business and your career 
  • Resources for entrepreneurs, such as professional services, scaling your business, funding, marketing, sales, etc. 
  • Soft-skill development, such as communication, time management, public speaking, etc. 
  • DEI topics, such as mentorship, sponsorship, allyship, etc.
  • Leadership and management skill development
  • Work/life balance, wellness, mental health, etc.
• We also prioritize speakers from our member businesses. 

  If you are interested in discussing membership, please contact Kate Hazelbaker at khazelbaker@cwcc.org or call 303-458-022.