Atlanta Image & Brand Consultant To Speak at International Linkage Women’s Leadership Summit

Nov. 3, 2010 - PRLog -- Sarah Hathorn, a professional image and branding consultant and the founder of Illustra Image Consulting, will join the faculty of Linkage Women’s Leadership Summit 2010 when the event convenes November 8-10 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California. The annual convention brings together exceptional women from around the world who have distinguished themselves as globally minded business leaders and successful entrepreneurs.

Hathorn’s 90-minute presentation, “L.E.A.D. – Leverage, Empower, Achieve & Deliver!” will be given on November 8th during a segment of the Linkage Summit event called “Communicating with Impact.”

A former executive with Macy’s Inc., Hathorn now consults with Fortune 500 companies and individual clients to help executives and top achievers develop into effective and influential leaders. She offers innovative image and brand strategies while teaching the finer points of polished professional presence, international business etiquette, and influential verbal and non-verbal communication.

“I am really honored to have this privilege and opportunity to encourage women in leadership positions to acknowledge and develop their high potential,” says Hathorn. “Today’s women leaders need an influential multi-dimensional presence that includes a mastery of an entire repertoire of personal and organizational image and branding skills.”

During her presentation Hathorn will share her proprietary concepts with practical tips and secrets to give women the poise and confidence necessary to step into the leadership spotlight as recognized experts in their respective industries.

Detailed information about the event and Hathorn’s appearance are also available via iPad and iPhone, thanks to a newly launched high-tech app available at http://ativsoftware.com/company/press-release-2010/wil201.... “Our world-class Women in Leadership summit attracts top executives and leaders who deserve the best event program experience available,” explained Seth Resler, Marketing Campaign Manager for Linkage Inc. “The mobile app saves them time through interactivity and personalization as well as a way to receive important messages and alerts directly from us.”

About Sarah Hathorn, AICI CIP, CPBS:

Speaker, trainer, author, and blogger Sarah Hathorn is a Certified Professional Image Consultant and Brand Strategist, a Master Trainer at the London Image Institute, a member of the National Speakers Association, and President of her own successful Atlanta-based firm, Illustra Image Consulting.

About the Linkage Conference:

The Linkage Women’s Leadership Summit has earned the reputation of being the best in the industry by setting the highest standards and delivering truly distinct learning experiences. The mission of this year’s summit is to equip women to lead effectively. Corporate sponsors of the conference include McKesson, WOLF, Fed Ex, and Institute of Women’s Leadership.

About Linkage:

Linkage is a global organizational development company that specializes in leadership development. Linkage provides clients around the globe with integrated solutions that include strategic consulting services, customized leadership development, assessment services, and benchmark research.

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