Interactive Workshops

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
 

Workshop Selection Process
When picking up your name badge, you will be given a dot sticker to place on your badge that corresponds with it's respective workshop. Placards describing the workshop and it's color will be at the front desk with the stickers in front for your choosing. You will only be able to attend one workshop, so only use one sticker

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Aysha Saeed, Founder, AYSHA NY

Strategic Wardrobe Planning for Executive Presence
This session, presented in partnership with a professional stylist and corporate-focused clothing brand, offers guidance on assembling a wardrobe that reinforces credibility and presence in high-stakes professional settings. Participants will receive instruction on how to curate versatile, investment-worthy pieces, align personal style with firm culture, and adapt outfits for various M&A-related environments—including boardrooms, conferences, and offsite events. The workshop will also address current trends in professional dress codes and how to navigate them with authenticity and polish.

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Emily Loewus, EmLo Wine & Hospitality
Commanding the Table – Wine Literacy for the Corporate Setting
This workshop, led by a certified sommelier, is designed to equip participants with foundational wine knowledge and strategies for navigating wine lists with authority. Attendees will gain practical skills in ordering wine at business dinners and client meetings, including how to assess a wine list quickly, select wines appropriate for the meal and setting, and handle common service scenarios. Emphasis will be placed on increasing confidence and decision-making in traditionally male-dominated environments, where wine selection can influence perception and leadership dynamics.

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Deirdre Bolton, Head of Executive Development, Prosek Partners

 

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Katie O'Reilly, Partner, Head of Network Development, Prosek Partners

Present with Impact – Public Speaking and Personal Brand Development
This interactive workshop focuses on enhancing public speaking and presentation skills essential for M&A professionals managing deal negotiations, investor communications, and internal leadership roles. Led by a communications expert, the session will cover structuring presentations, improving delivery techniques, and refining one’s verbal and non-verbal presence. In addition, the workshop will provide frameworks for building a consistent personal brand that aligns with long-term career goals in the dealmaking space.

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Dr Panta

The Confidence Routine – Skincare as a Form of Self-Care
In the high-performance world of M&A, taking time for yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership strategy. In this session, renowned dermatologist Dr. Panta Schaffer, in partnership with Fig.1 skincare, will explore how intentional skincare can support executive presence, long-term health, and everyday confidence. Learn about the science behind skin health, how to build a results-driven skincare routine, and why self-care is foundational—not frivolous—to showing up at your best. The session will include a live Q&A with Dr. Schaffer, offering personalized insights into how skin health plays a role in personal presentation and professional resilience.