Panel Sessions

Panel A: Leadership Presence: Sharpening Your Edge

Moderator: Judith Glaser, CEO, Benchmark Communications, Inc., Chairman of The Creating WE Institute

Panelists: Subha Barry, Former SVP and Chief Diversity Officer, Freddie Mac; Adam Quinton, Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs; Mayra Sacco, Managing Director, BNY Mellon.

Discover how other experienced Wall Streeters are advancing their leadership in turbulent times. Our savvy panelists—two women and one man—will draw on their deep experience on Wall Street to help you unleash your leadership potential and sharpen your edge when the stakes are high.  This open and candid discussion will uncover the keys to expanding your influence both in and out of your firm.  You will learn what differentiates those who are successful as leaders from those who are not, ways to increase your visibility and promote your accomplishments effectively, and how to act with confidence in difficult situations.  What are the unwritten rules you need to know to be successful? What does it mean to build a personal brand?  Walk away with proven tactics to create new opportunities and navigate the hurdles that lie ahead.

Panel B: Demystifying Compensation on the Street: What Are You Really Worth?

Moderator: Stephanie Ruhle, Correspondent, Bloomberg Television

Panelists: Amy Margolis, Senior Advisor, The Options Group; David Wechsler, Co-Managing Partner, Wechsler & Cohen, LLP; Darin White, Senior Client Partner, Korn/Ferry.

Life used to be simpler – you got a salary and a bonus. Now there are so many components of compensation that it’s difficult to evaluate if you’re being compensated fairly. Not to mention the challenges of assessing a new job offer. You’ve asked for help in demystifying Wall Street compensation and the negotiation process. Well, help is here. Our three panelists – all recognized experts in their fields – will provide real-time intelligence so you can figure out your worth and prepare for your next “ask.” And it not just about the money, but identifying the essential elements that can make or break your professional success. What is most valuable to you for your goals and what trade-offs are you willing to make? How can you best protect yourself so that any promises made to you aren’t watered down later? What are your male colleagues doing that you can learn from? Knowledge is power. Hear from the experts what you need to know before your next negotiation.

President of Barnard College; Founder of Barnard's Athena Center for Leadership Studies; Director of Goldman Sachs