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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST In Person and Virtual

October Table Topics Luncheon


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What is Table Topics?


Table Topics is an event on the second Tuesday of the month that
features networking, lunch, and a keynote speaker. The October 14th offering is in-person
at The Tosha Miller Group - Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office building
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One Galleria Tower 1 - Training Room A/B - 13355 Noel Road Dallas, TX 75240).
 

Parking/Arrival

Parking is complimentary for up to one hour after the event. There are two entrance options. There are 33 spots that are labeled “2 Hour Visitor*” or “Merrill Lynch Guest” for our use via Entrance 1. Once these fill up, follow instructions for Entrance 2. *Special accommodations have been made for our event and you will not be towed for parking up to 3 hours.

 

Entrance 1 (Recommended): The entrance directly facing Noel Road, between Tower 1 and 3. Upon entering the garage, turn immediately right before entering the gated area of the garage and drive toward the end closest to Tower 1. This is the easiest method, as you’ll be a short walk from the entrance to Tower 1.


Entrance 2: Directly in front of Tower One, you will see a garage entrance that requires taking a ticket to enter the gated area. Once you have entered the garage and parked, you may either walk into the tower via the front entrance on the ground level, or you’ll need to take the garage elevator to level 5 and enter the tower by the same sky bridge that allows mall access. We will provide parking validation.

 



The presentation is live via Zoom as well, especially great for those not able to connect
in person but would like to learn the content and get their questions answered quickly.


For those joining virtually, the presentation begins at 12:00 PM.
While there won't be virtual networking beforehand, you’re welcome to log on starting at 11:45 AM.


All who register for the event will receive the presentation recording.

Questions? Contact WBCS Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Garner.

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Why Working Harder Isn’t Working

Break the Patterns. Lead the Change.
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You’re emotionally intelligent, committed, and capable.
So why does leadership feel like such a heavy lift?

 

If you’re spending more time managing personalities than solving business problems, this conversation is for you. Learn why women with high EQ often end up carrying the emotional weight of the team and how to shift from over-functioning to leading with clarity.
 

You’ll walk away with:

  • A new lens on why your team might feel stuck
  • Tools to shift from reaction to leadership
  • Permission to stop fixing what isn’t yours


For women ready to lead with more clarity, less emotional noise, and greater impact.

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Speaker

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MaryAnn Means-Dufrene
Founder and CEO
Collective Growth

MaryAnn Means-Dufrene, MPA, MSHRM, is the founder and CEO of Collective Growth, a leadership development and culture consultancy. MaryAnn excels in advising, coaching, and facilitating to support leaders and teams. Her focus on aligning organizations for greater engagement, empowerment, and resilience strengthens teams and creates enduring success. Drawing from her extensive background advising senior leaders across sectors, she developed the OPTIMAL Leadership Program, a structured, principle-based development journey tailored for growth-minded leaders seeking greater clarity, resilience, and purpose in their work.

With a foundation in psychology, public administration, and strategic human resource management, MaryAnn’s coaching and advising approach integrates self-awareness, strengths-based development, and values alignment. Through the OPTIMAL framework, she equips leaders to shift mindset, build emotional intelligence, and lead from a place of grounded empowerment. She also hosts Inner Work, a leadership podcast that explores how transformative growth often begins within. Whether working one-on-one or with leadership teams, MaryAnn helps leaders navigate complexity, inspire others, and build cultures of sustained impact.

 
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Agenda

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11:00 – 11:55 … In-person participants network and enjoy lunch

11:45 – 11:55 … Virtual participants log on

11:55 – 12:00 … WBCS Welcome and Announcements

12:00 – 1:00 … Presentation

 

 
 
 
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Pricing

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This event is open to everyone.

Offered in person and virtually, there are several admission options to meet your needs.
The deadline to register for in person attendance at the early bird rate is Monday, October 13 at 12:00pm CST. 
After that, on-site registration is available for a higher fee.
Registration for virtual attendance is available until the minute before the event begins.


What If I Register and Can’t Attend?

Cancellation and Refund Policy
All sales are final. In the event that the registrant can no longer attend, the unused registration is considered a donation to the Council.

Substitutions Welcome
If you have a conflict arise and can’t attend the event, another person may attend in your place at no charge.

Substitutions may be submitted in two ways:
1. via the link and reference # that are provided in your confirmation email
2. via email request to WBCS Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Garner

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In Person

$40 / $50

 

member vs non-member

$5 more on-site
 

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Sponsor

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Each sponsorship level includes event admissions and branding. Contact Lindsay Pittard at lpittard@wbcsouthwest.org to secure a sponsorship. Review options in our 2025 sponsorship catalog

Virtual

$15 / $25

 

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Registrant List

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Abba Staffing & Consulting LLC.SouLam
AMV SYSTEMS LLCAndreaRodriguez
Anderson Asphalt and Concrete PavingPamThompson
Appro IncEstherYi
Ask MarjMarjAtkinson
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Bank of America Merrill LynchCourtneyHardin
Bluebird Creative CompanyAlexKlinedinst
Bracane CompanyCYNTHIABreeden
Bracane CompanyPamNelson
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CapgeminiDesireSanders
Cardinal StrategiesKimAnderson
Career Management Partners (CMP)JuliannaPiña
Career Management Partners (CMP)JediZapata
Coca-Cola Southwest BeveragesMichelleBurgess
Collective GrowthHaleyAndrade
Collective GrowthWilliamAplicano
Collective GrowthIsaacCubero
Collective GrowthAudreyGlynn
Collective GrowthEmilyMcAnelly
Collective GrowthMaryAnnMeans-Dufrene
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Dallas Fan FaresRobbieDouglas
Dee'Tox Life Coaching ServicesCoach Dee Coleman
DFW International AirportSuzanneCruz Sewell
DFW International AirportCathyJackson
doc2e-file Inc.SherryMcManus
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Employer FlexibleTatianaPerry
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Fuse Solutions IncDevonWeddall
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Graphic Installation Team LLCPamOliver
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IMS DigitalAnnetteBlaylock
It's A Good SignGayleGoodman Lynch
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J.P. Morgan ChaseSylviaAndrade
Joyce Florist of Dallas, Inc.LisaAlvarez
JPMorganChaseBelindaMcCarthy
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MarfieldAndreaRowe
MOD: ArchitectureHeatherDonahue
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NOKIAJenniferChesney-Drew
NOKIAMaggiHurlbrink
NOKIAKarinaRodero
Northwest Bible ChurchKatieSmith
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planning MODEDesireeHopper
planning MODEMonicaMurrell
Prestige Maintenance USAMaryMartin
Prestige Maintenance USARachelSanchez
Prestige Maintenance USAOtisScott
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Rhodes Office FurnitureRaniEarp
Ricochet Fuel Distributors, Inc.JasonBorah
Ricochet Fuel Distributors, Inc.JasonCox
Ricochet Fuel Distributors, Inc.BrentHroch
Ricochet Fuel Distributors, Inc.CassPowell
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SirSpeedyMidwayMichaelYarbrough
Southwest Airlines Co.PamelaGlover
Southwest Airlines Co.CeciliaPinales
StratOps Chief SolutionsRuthEllenHeaton
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TransSynergy GroupDonnaHegdahl
Tulsa Pier DrillingCaraCowan Watts
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UniXporter LLCAndreaBautista
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