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JCC WIN at the JCC (Women's Initiative Network)

  • Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center 12804 Norwood Road Raleigh, NC, 27613 United States (map)

WIN @ the J supports the diverse professional needs of all working women and the individuals who empower them for success. Our goal is to offer women support, education and mentoring through quality professional development programs, shared best practices and ongoing moral support.  Join us on October 27th for our inaugural event: PERFORM LIKE A ROCK STAR. . . and Still Have Time for Lunch! with Keynote presenter Orna W. Drawas: Author, Speaker & Leadership Mentor.

Rock Stars are icons -- seen as making an impact and performing at the top of their game. Today’s ever-changing world and business environment demands that all professional women perform like Rock Stars to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Orna’s presentation focuses on the key factors that drive Rock Stardom in every aspect of our lives. The program moves the audience through the steps required to develop as a strong leader in a world inundated with conflicting demands and even more distractions. She empowers everyone to become a Rock Stars in their environment; leading and inspiring others to succeed.

Networking will be a key part of this event. - Download the LinkedIn app on your phone before this event and be prepared to connect.  

About the presenter: As a speaker, trainer and coach focused on achieving high priority goals, Orna Drawas trains business professionals to drive towards real and measurable results on a daily basis. Orna’s Professional & Leadership Development courses have been given to well over 1,000 business professionals across the country from companies such as Honda, United Technologies, Amgen Pharmaceuticals, NIH, BCBSNC, and many other large and small organizations.

The concepts of leadership and peak performance are highlighted in her book:  PERFORM LIKE A ROCK STAR and Still Have Time for Lunch which was on Amazon’s list of Top 10 Books for Business Success in 2011; and was featured on a billboard in New York City’s Times Square. Orna’s new book about thinking on your feet: BEFORE YOU SAY ANOTHER WORD, will be released in 2019.

Orna has a BS from Boston University and an MBA from Northeastern University, and lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her family. 

RSVP by October 21, 2019

JCC Members: $18 General Community: $25

The first 100 attendees will receive Orna’s book “Perform Like a Rock Star and Still Have Time for Lunch” an $18 value.

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Later Event: October 28
JCC Mah Jongg Monday