Corporate magician Joe M. Turner (www.joemturner.com) will kick off the 12th Annual Possible Woman Conference in Atlanta with his special brand of magical inspiration. The Possible Woman Conference, April 21 at the Georgia World Congress Center, also features former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers and Nicki Keohohou, CEO of Direct Selling Woman's Alliance and one of America’s Top 30 Female Entrepreneurs.

“Magic Man” Turner, who has been featured on CNN Headline News, Good Morning America and Nightline, possesses a unique combination of real-world corporate experience and exceptional sleight-of-hand skills. This distinctive fusion of talents has made him a top corporate magician.

The Atlanta-based corporate conjuror blends his change management expertise and theatrical background to create unforgettable presentations. As a former executive with Accenture and Bank of America, Turner has years of experience in training, communication and change management. He writes for Genii Magazine, one of his industry’s major periodicals, and is a contributing author to the upcoming book Hyper-Growth.

“Joe is planning a very special, inspirational, magical kick-off for this Possible Woman Conference,” says Linda Wind, president and CEO of Wind Enterprises and a nationally known expert on leadership development. Debuting in 1996, the Possible Woman Conference is presented by Wind Enterprises.

“Once again, Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker will join me to welcome the hundreds of women -- and a few men -- who are participating in this dynamic event,” Wind says.

From a 7:30 a.m. continental breakfast to a 4:45 p.m. Connection Reception, this Possible Woman Leadership Conference is a day packed with dynamic speakers, interactive question-and-answer sessions, well-qualified panels, informative exhibits and exciting networking opportunities.

The luncheon keynote speaker, Dee Dee Myers, is the first woman and youngest person to hold the job of White House press secretary. Author of Why Women Should Rule the World (Harper Collins, 2008), she follows such outstanding speakers as Elizabeth Edwards, Benazir Bhutto, Erin Brockovich, Gail Evans, Geraldine Ferraro, Judge Glenda Hatchett, Mary Matalin, Deborah Norville, Della Reese, Ann Richards and Dr. Betty Siegel.

Closing keynote for the conference will be an energetic presentation by Nicki Keohohou. She will also moderate a panel on Mastering Entrepreneurship: The View from the Top featuring Atlanta entrepreneurs Elizabeth Gordon of Flourishing Business, Ruth King of Ribbon and Conchita Robinson of C Robinson Associates.

The plenary session, A Women of Power and Vision panel moderated by Pat Falotico of ibm.com Americas, will feature Marsha Sampson Johnson of Southern Company, Belinda Grant Anderson of AT&T, Maria Peninger of Avon Products and Ann Cramer of IBM North America.

How to Prosper in a Down Market will feature Patricia Koehn of Koehn Financial Group; Shelly Nixon of Lefkoff, Duncan, Grimes, Miller & McSwain; and Nancy Frenkel of Gifford, Hillegas and Ingwersen LLC.

Power, Promise and Possibilities: Women Creating the Magic of Change also offers a session on Heart-Centered Leadership by Susan Steinbrecher of of Steinbrecher and Associates, Managing your Boss by Dr. Jennifer Kahnweiler of About You, SuccessMapping™ Your Game Plan to Succeed! by Arlene Johnson of Sinequanon Group and Powerful Woman Are… by Marsha Clark of Marsha Clark and Associates.

The 2009 platinum sponsor for Wind Enterprises and Possible Woman is American Airlines. Gold sponsor is Southern Company. Premier sponsor is AT&T. Silver sponsors are: Atlanta magazine, P&G Pharmaceuticals, WE USA and Blackbox Technologies. Bronze sponsors are: Avon, Blue Med Spa, ExactTarget, IBM, Kroger, Ribbon and UPS. Supporting sponsors include: WIT, Vision-Makers, Koehn Financial Group, Sprayberry Travel, Stewart & Company and ProWin.

“A portion of conference proceeds benefit the Possible Woman Foundation International, a 501(c) (3) organization, we established in 2001,” Wind says. The foundation awards non-traditional academic scholarships to older women in need returning to school and hoping to re-enter the workplace.

For exhibitor information or to register for the April 21 Possible Woman Conference at the Georgia World Conference Center in downtown Atlanta, please go to: www.possiblewoman.com. Early bird pricing closes March 17.

About Possible Woman www.possiblewoman.com — The Possible Woman Conference has become the premier regional women's leadership conference in the Southeast, offering world-class leadership conferences and events that provide valuable insight for those in Fortune 500 companies, professional or corporate women, and women business owners. Many companies send their high-potential employees and management personnel to this one-day conference as a cost-effective vehicle for leadership development. Wind Enterprises leadership conferences attract business and professional women from all walks of life and are known for providing an environment that encourages women to connect with other women leaders and executives.

About Wind Enterprises www.windenterprises.com — Founded in 1996, Wind Enterprises is committed to the personal and professional development of the business executive and career woman. The company offers one-day leadership development conferences and business weekend retreats on land and at sea, as well as customized leadership development programs for corporations. Wind Enterprises has offices in Atlanta and Dallas. A portion of all proceeds benefit the Possible Woman Foundation International, founded by Linda Wind, to award non-traditional academic scholarships to older women in need returning to school. To schedule an interview with Linda Wind, contact Gay Watson at 678-596-2889 or gcwatson@mindspring.com.

Wind Enterprises has strategic alliances and partnerships with these leading organizations: Atlanta Women’s Network, Atlanta Women in Business, Atlanta Women’s Foundation, Commercial Real Estate Women of Atlanta, Georgia Commission on Women, Health Living and Balance, National Association of Women Business Owners, The Joy of Connecting, Pathbuilders, Professional Women’s Information Network, Raising the Bar, Turknett Leadership Group, Women in Technology and Women’s Leadership Network.

Media contact: Gay Watson, 678-596-2889, gcwatson@mindspring.com

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