Pre-Dinner Presentation: Beyond S.M.A.R.T.: A Fresh Perspective on Goal-Setting for Project Management Professionals

Dolon Gundoju is a highly successful, driven, and ambitious Executive Leadership Development Consultant/Coach and President of DB Coaching & Consulting: EmpowerU. “I empower individuals and teams to be successful by providing leadership solutions.”

She worked in corporate America for nearly three decades. Dolon was involved in various roles focused on leadership & organizational development and learning in the U.S., India, China, Mexico, Hong Kong, and Canada. She specializes in leadership development, building high performing teams, mentoring/coaching, change management and facilitation with a “flavor of
neuroleadership.” Dolon worked across industries at Fortune 500 companies.

She also worked as a business process consultant at a global IT consulting firm and as Vice-President of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at a tech start-up. Her leadership at a non-profit organization led to a National Award for Chapter Excellence and a 2003 NASDAQ opening.

During her career, Dolon prepared over 600 managers in leadership roles, preparing them to be a new leader, seasoned leader, and/or transitioning to a new role. She led leadership initiatives for 5000 + employee organizations in-times of significant growth, restructure, and acquisition and drove corporate-wide human capital needs. In China, she taught senior leaders about leadership, focusing on empowerment, change management, motivation, work styles, etc. to prepare them for a successful opening of the Beijing office. Top management was able get their employees up to speed in their role in order to meet business results thanks to her approach.

She holds a BBA in Finance from University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School and a MA in Business Education with a focus on intercultural communication from New York University. Dolon also held an Adjunct Professor position at New York University, teaching instructional design. Dolon is a Board member at McCombs School of Business at University of Texas-Austin’s Center of Leadership & Ethics and Houston Lead for FutureWomenX. She also serves as a Committee Member & Executive Coach with Women Energy Network & Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

Outside the “normal office hours,” Dolon enjoys speaking at conferences. She was a guest speaker at the Women’s Global Leadership Conference, Value of a Veteran, Diversity & Inclusion in Oil & Gas, ATD (Houston Regional) and Energy Conference Network, sharing insights on transitioning to leadership, mentoring, employee resource groups, and women’s leadership. Today, she continues the journey to help empower organizations and people to be successful in what they do.

0.5 Ways of Working & 0.5 Business Acumen PDU

   

Dinner Presentation: Life is Messy: How to Control, Cope and Stay Calm

 
Tina Hazen, RN, is the founder and owner of Think Inside the Boxx, Professional Organizing Services, established in 2008. As a published author, speaker, and coach, Tina draws from her personal experience living with anxiety and ADHD to help others overcome challenges and thrive in both their personal and professional lives. Her mission is to empower individuals to create order and balance, guiding them through life's messiness with practical solutions.

In her spare time, Tina enjoys traveling with her husband of 30 years, visiting their three adult children, and cheering on her beloved West Virginia Mountaineers. A woman of deep faith and passion for organizing, Tina's greatest joy comes from seeing others succeed and regain control of their lives.

PDU Triangle:

0.5 Ways of Working & 0.5 Power Skills PDU