Are you wondering what to do next in your career? How do you know if it is time to move to 'Greener Acres'? How have others dealt with the challenges you are facing? 'Getting Smart', staying competitive, leveraging your wisdom, maturity and work ethic in today's volatile economy are career topics we will address to help you avoid becoming 'Lost in Space.'

Join our team of experts as we examine new ways of managing your career. For more information, email alumnicareers@haas.berkeley.edu.

Key Note Speaker:

Mary Furlong, President of Mary Furlong & Associates will speak on Entrepreneurs in the 40 plus market. For 20 years, Mary has guided the digital marketing strategies of major U.S. corporations for their 45+ age markets. Mary has appeared on CBS, the Today Show, PBS and NPR to discuss issues related to trends in aging and technology. Time Magazine recognized her contribution as chairman of ThirdAge Media by honoring her in 1999 as one of its 'Digital 50.' Visit http://www.maryfurlong.com/ for more information on Mary Furlong & Associates.

Conference Sessions:

Pre-Retirement: Igniting New Careers After Age 50
Martha Edwards, MA, Age Wave

Career Fitness in Turbulent Times: Managing Job Search Readiness
Ron Elsdon Ph.D

Considering Your Own Business? What You Need to Know Before You Take the Entrepreneurial Plunge!
Kathy Klotz-Guest MA, MBA

Self-Esteem and Work
Diane Lawlis, Recruiter

The Mid-Career Professional: Changing Your Career Plan from Success to Significance
Craig Martin, Executive Coach

Martha Edwards Bio: Martha Edwards has combined her extensive experience with Age Wave, a local marketing company focused on future trends in the age 50+ market, with a recent Masters degree in Career Development to become an expert in work concerns and job search tactics for aging Boomers.

Ron Elsdon Bio: Ron Elsdon, Ph.D. (www.elsdon.com) is a founder of Elsdon Organizational Renewal and New Beginnings Career and College Guidance. Ron specializes in the career and workforce development fields, providing individual coaching and career counseling, organizational consulting, public speaking, publishing and lecturing. Ron has more than 25 years of leadership experience at diverse organizations in a broad range of sectors.

Kathy Klotz-Guest Bio: Kathy Klotz-Guest MA, Haas MBA is a marketing expert that combines 14 years of corporate marketing and communications expertise together with a background in sketch comedy and improvisation to help clients get results with communications that are powerfully funny. Kathy shows individuals and organizations how to use the power of humor in daily business communications, in presentations, and in marketing efforts. Visit: http://powerfullyfunny.com

Diane Lawlis Bio: Four the past four years, Diane has specialized in Executive Search for Finance and Accounting professionals. Her industry experience encompasses start-up to Fortune 500 companies throughout the US and Asia Pacific. Prior to working as an Executive Recruiter, Diane spent 10 years consulting and coaching executives on business communication skills, including interviewing, salary negotiation and career development and management. Her graduate coursework is focused on Career and Organizational Development at John F. Kennedy University.

Craig Martin Bio: Craig Martin is an Executive Coach with twenty years line management experience. He works with executives and business owners committed to excellence and balance in their work and life. Craig's previous work experience includes Vice President of Charles Schwab & Co in San Francisco as well as management positions in advertising in New York and San Francisco.