Previous Ignite & Inspire Speakers

"How to Succeed in Uncertain Times: Managing the Unknown"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025, "How to Succeed in Uncertain Times: Managing the Unknown" [pdf] with John Baird, SJSU Faculty in Residence and Founder of Velocity Coaching. Moderated by Dean Kannan.

Dress for Success: Style, Confidence & Career Readiness

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Thursday, February 27, 2025, "Dress for Success: Style, Confidence & Career Readiness" [pdf] with Cara Harbor, Executive Public Relations Consultant and Corporate Communications Strategist. Moderated by Dean Kannan.

Imposter Syndrome

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 "Imposter Syndrome [pdf]" with Cheick Camara VP, Managing Director ServiceNow, Demetriah Webster, Corporate Responsibility, Ichor Systems, and Suja Viswesan, Vice President Security Software Development, IBM. Moderated by Dean Kannan.

Brand Innovation and Personal Branding

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September 24, 2024 "Brand Innovation and Personal Branding [pdf]" with Yolanda Canny, Founder of the “Girl, Take the Lead!” podcast, Meredith Obendorfer, Executive and Strategic Communications Director at Autodesk, and René Siegel, Advisor and Former Partner at Armanino. Moderated by Dean Kannan.