2023 WOMEN IN BANKING CONFERENCE THERE IS POWER AND PURPOSE BEHIND THE PEARLS KBA Education and HR Committee Chair Deanne Engstrom, First Security Bank in Paola, kicked off this year’s annual event held March 21-23, at the Wichita Hyatt Regency Hotel. The first speaker, Dima Ghawi, provided an inspiring, emotion-filled message. Growing up in a conservative small community in Amman, Jordan, Dima was taught, at an early age, to be a follower: quiet and subservient. She shared the struggles and triumphs of dealing with the fear of failure, worries about being judged, and the pursuit of perfection. Dima dared each individual to look deeper into their own internal limitations and take the steps to “shatter” them. The next presenter, Phillip Van Hooser, during his session “Leading with Power and Purpose: Becoming the Leader Others Choose to Follow,” explained that leading effectively has never been a spectator sport — and never will be. The very best Kicking off this year’s event, Deanne Engstrom, First Security Bank, Paola welcomed attendees. Phillip Van Hooser explained how very important it is to lead with power and purpose, commitment, and confidence. During her powerful message of overcoming limitations, Dima Ghawi invited volunteers who wish to shatter their limitations to come on stage and take part in “shattering the vase.” Accepting the challenge are Amanda Rolfs, Central National Bank, Junction City and Stephanie Vanatta, INTRUST Bank, Wichita. 10
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