National Keynote Speakers Announced Conference attendees will hear from two national keynote speakers at the fall event. The morning keynote is Joyce Morley-Ball, EdD who will present ”Discovering Your Everyday Super Heroes.” MORNING KEYNOTE – Joyce Morley Ball Dr. Joyce is a talk show host, author, poet, and columnist, and she serves as an expert consultant to magazines, and newspapers. Her book of poetry is entitled “Weary but Not Worn: A Spiritual Reawakening” and her latest book is entitled “Seeds for the Harvest of a Lifetime: increasing Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem, and Improving Relationships.” In addition to teaching women how to recognize the qualities of super heroes in others and grow these super hero relationships, Speaking of Women’s Health will encourage and motivate women to develop super hero characteristics within themselves. Dr. Joyce Morley-Ball was born the youngest of fourteen children. She is the owner and CEO of Morley-Ball & Associates, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education/Psychology; a Masters degree in Counseling, Specialist degrees in Counseling and Education Administration, and a Doctorate degree in Counseling, Family and Work life. She is recognized as a National Certified Counselor and National Certified School Counselor by the American Counseling Association, a Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a Certified Criminal Justice Specialist by the National Association of Forensic Counselors. She engages in motivational speaking, training, executive coaching, relationship coaching, and life coaching at the national, state and local levels, and she serves as a licensed psychotherapist in private practice. She has been recognized by Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Who’s Who among Human Service Professionals, the World’s Who’s Who among Women, and was selected as an International Delegate for the World Mental Health Organization. She serves as an expert guest on local and national radio and television shows, focusing on relationships and other topics. She is affectionately called “Dr. Joyce—the Luv Doctor”. Dr. Joyce is a talk show host, author, poet, and columnist, and she serves as an expert consultant to magazines, and newspapers. Her book of poetry is entitled “Weary but Not Worn: A Spiritual Reawakening” and her latest book is entitled “Seeds for the Harvest of a Lifetime: increasing Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem, and Improving Relationships.” In addition to teaching women how to recognize the qualities of super heroes in others and grow these super hero relationships, Speaking of Women’s Health will encourage and motivate women to develop super hero characteristics within themselves. AFTERNOON KEYNOTE The afternoon keynote is Nancy Coey “What Would I Do If I Did Remove the Mattress Tag? Attitude is Everything -” Effective women are willing to discard the unnecessary, let go of things that hold them back, and start living with purpose in the present. This program will help you remove self-limiting behaviors and show you the way to step into the jet stream of possibilities. More important than what happens to us is how we view what happens – and what we decide to do about it. In this fast-paced presentation filled with specifics and down-to-earth examples, learn some strategies for viewing your life and your circumstances in the best possible way. Warm, witty and honest, Nancy Coey has the unique ability to see the extra-ordinary in the ordinary. With her conversational style and common-sense content, audiences come away feeling that she has spoken directly to them. Nancy developed her keen insight from more than twenty years of teaching the dreaded freshman English at Ohio State University, the University of Hawaii, and North Carolina State University. Her work has been highlighted on the PBS Series, “Excellence in Teaching.” In helping students, “train their eyes,” Nancy trained her own. As a result, her programs are filled with original material- material you will hear nowhere else.” In over ten years as a motivational keynote speaker, Nancy has built a reputation for original and memorable stories. Her book, Finding Gifts in Everyday Life, a collection of true stories from her own life, is in its 5th printing and is a B. Dalton “Book of the Week.”