Calendar of Events

Keynote speaker

Alana M. Hill                       Welcome Video

Alana M. Hill, PMP is international change leadership expert, inspiring professionals to lead change in their lives and their organizations. She is a passionate energy industry veteran who has paved the way for women leaders behind her. Her experience as an engineer and certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) in talent development provides realworld insight into how people and teams can excel, even in uncertainty. Throughout her career, Alana has led diverse teams and delivered high-impact workshops all over the world!
 
She is an engaging and dynamic keynote speaker, appealing to audiences of various types and sizes. Alana makes a lasting impact at conferences, corporations, retreats, schools and churches, delivering high-energy, principle-based content. Her programs will move you to overcome adversity, build resilience, and convey empathy. She is the author of What’s Your Catalyst? The Power of Managed Change where she guides her readers to discover how purpose and passion can impact their leadership at home and at work.
 
With over 20 years of corporate leadership and training expertise, Alana helps individuals and organizations accomplish their goals by utilizing sharp analysis, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills development; and she promotes behavior styles and conflict resolution techniques to improve team dynamics and performance. Alana provides her clients with a combination of critical thinking and compassionate leadership, which she labels “Leading Change the Ms. Engineer Way”.  Her clients have included Fortune 500 companies, small technology firms, churches, and non-profits. Her adaptability makes her an asset across the professional spectrum.
 
Before establishing 2Hill Consulting Services in 2006, Alana enjoyed a colorful career with Schlumberger advancing from a Field Engineer to a Program Manager. In her tenure with the oilfield services giant, she not only managed multiple technology implementations, she also learned to drive an 18-wheeler!  Alana holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and has numerous accomplishments in talent development.

What’s Your Catalyst? The Power of Managed Change 

        We learned in science that change needs a catalyst, but what about in life? In this inspiring program about what catalyzed her own changes, Alana demonstrates how purpose and passion can reinforce your personal, family, and career goals. Through engaging activities, she will take the audience on a journey to discover their passions, talents, and path. They will be moved to establish their “WHY” while gaining key insight into objective- setting and priorities. This interactive program will leave you with immediate steps to grow you into a resilient change leader. Leading change…the Ms. Engineer Way.

Participants will learn how to: 

• Apply self-discovery strategies to uncover who they are and what they were made to do 
• Create action-items and a strategic PLAN to create change in their lives 
• Gain clarity for the unchangeable and perspective to persevere 
• Leverage proven techniques to create and sustain lasting change

A. Kellow

Alissar is a strategist, motivator, and experienced healthcare leader with a passion for bringing forth the best in individuals and transforming teams through strategic planning and leadership development. Her passion found her throughout her fifteen years of experience in consulting, coaching, and leading strategic projects for HealthNet, Pacific Gas & Electric, Blue Shield of California, multiple local and international non-profits, and most recently Ochsner. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Philosophy, attended Medical School and when she realized that Medicine was not her calling; she completed her Master’s in Public Health. She is PMI Certified. Alissar moved to New Orleans from the bay area with her husband and two children in 2014, and is proud to call New Orleans home.

Topic:

Protecting your Personal Scope: Boundaries and the art of being selfish.

Topic description:

How do you stay true to your priorities, protect your personal “scope”, and preserve your mental, physical and emotional currency by knowing when and how to say no, and when to venture outside of your comfort zone

Julie Couret

Julie Couret is the Chief Executive Coach of her management consulting firm, 7602 Business Performance and has been training leaders and developing team communication and problem solving skills for 15+ years. She helps leaders reach their most effective potential through focused and results driven coaching and training. Additionally, Julie facilitates for strategic action planning sessions her client’s executive committee and board of directors. Active in business community Julie serves as President of the Greater New Orleans Executive Association and serves on both the Board of Directors for the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and the Advisory Council of the New Orleans Baby Cakes. Learn more at www.7602coach.com. 

Mark Hehl

Project Manager, Consultant, Author, Public Speaker  

Mark Hehl is an international consultant, project manager and public speaker. He is author of the newly released book Amusing Confessions of an International Consultant which chronicles his experiences at various worldwide locations. His efforts have helped companies successfully set up and improve operations in various countries including India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Korea, The Philippines, France, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, The Dominican Republic, The USA and Ecuador. These GRIT projects have resulted in significant reductions in operating costs along with improved schedule performance, service levels and quality. In recognition of his contributions, the Timex suppliers in China honored him with the award of the Chinese name: Ho Man Kai.  

Mr. Hehl holds a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology and a MS Degree in Management and Behavioral Science from the Polytechnic Institute of New York. He has taught management, behavioral science and international business courses at Harper College. Mark is a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at various worldwide locations. He has conducted multiple webinars for Industry Week. Mark is a frequent guest on National Public Radio and is listed in the United Who’s Who Executive Directory.

Perseverance and Passion - Using GRIT as a change catalyst to drive project teams to new heights

It has been demonstrated that IQ, intelligence and talent are not the prime determination of outstanding achievement. Perseverance and passion (GRIT) is the true secret to success. This program examines GRIT and provides the Project Manager with time tested methodologies to drive oneself and project teams to peak performance.

Workshop

Ensure Schedule Performance using LEAN-6 SIGMA tools as a change catalyst

Project Managers are usually confronted with situations and events that have a negative effect on the established schedule and they are still expected to bring the project in on time. One proven method to improve schedule compliance is to employ select 6 SIGMA methodologies to selected processes. This analytical improvement technique provides project teams, who play to win, with an avenue to reduce the time required to complete a selected process without reducing quality.