Wilka Toppins

The Business Crisis in Texas

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:39:32 +0000

Wilka Toppins and Brent Clanton discuss the Business Crisis in Texas.

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Making a Difference in Our Community

marisol — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:20:07 +0000

The Indiana LULAC Women’s Committee would like to express our sincere gratitude for your participation as the keynote speaker, at our 2010 Indiana LULAC Women’s Conference on March 6, 2010 in Highland, Indiana.
Your outstanding message on “Leadership at Home and in the Community” inspired the women in attandance. I am certain your words on the importance of continued education, motivated women to pursue and continue a higher education so they may one day join you in the boardrooms of Corporate America.
With utmost pride and sincerity, we thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to make a difference in our community.

Alicia Rios
Indiana LULAC Director
Of Women’s Activities

Blog Intro Video

marisol — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:55:55 +0000

Diversity Thought Leader

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:30:05 +0000

“I consider Wilka Toppins a thought leader in the areas of diversity and talent management. I have known and have worked with Wilka for the past 5 years and have found her to be a true professional and leader. While a fellow board member at the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), Wilka was a tremendous asset to the HACE Board and she was instrumental in helping HACE develop and implement its turnaround strategy. At Macy’s, I know Wilka has had a tremendous impact in spearheading several innovative diversity initiatives that are aligned with the organization’s business strategy. She has the utmost integrity, an excellent team player and has a strong history of accomplishments. I give Wilka my highest reccomendation.”

Dr. Robert Rodriguez
Assistant Dean and Director
Center for Corporate Learning
Kaplan University

Wilka on your Team

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:22:27 +0000

“I have had the good fortune of working with Wilka on several community projects and found her to be thoroughly professional and effective. Her knowledge of theHhispanic community and what is relevant for continued growth and success is extensive. Having Wilka on your team is a sure step towards success”

Ed J. Goldberg, Regional Vice President External Affairs, Macy’s Inc.

Visionary and Energetic

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:06:33 +0000

“Visionary, Energetic and Unforgettable are words I would use to describe Wilka V. Toppins. With every project, Wilka is able to navigate complex corporate structures and implement institutional changes while maintaining her infectious positive spirit. Whether she is speaking to an audience of students or making a presentation before corporate executives, Wilka will make lasting impressions and motivate monumental change in individuals or institutions.”

Jason Riveiro, Ohio State Director, LULAC

The Corporate Latina – Achieve Professional Success On Your Own Terms!

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:54:55 +0000

This keynote presentation is designed for highly motivated Latinas who are currently in a management position and desire to advance their careers to the next level and for those Latinas that need help in designing a career path in the corporate world.

Focus

Wilka shares practical advice collected after 20 years as a senior executive in Corporate America and as the CEO of several closely held companies. You will leave this presentation prepared to implement a career strategy that works for you as a professional Latina or woman of color in Corporate America.

How To Effectively Recruit, Train and Retain Latino Talent

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:54:33 +0000

Latinos bring unique management and work skills to the workplace yet many companies struggle on how best to attract this group and retain it. Learn why the struggle and how to change it for optimal results. This topic can be a keynote or presented as a working workshop perfect for talent managers, human resources professionals, recruiters and trainers.

Focus

Wilka discusses out-of-the-box strategies and techniques to attract and succesfully interview top Latino candidates. They work! Participants leave this workshop/presentation fully understanding the Latino cultural insights necessary to succesfully implement and develop a hiring and retention program.

The Corporate America Club- Latinas Need Apply!

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:53:43 +0000

Research shows that Latinas and women of color hold post-secondary and post-graduate degrees more than ever, yet, statistics still show that Latinas and other women of color are missing in the upper ranks of Corporate America. If these women are qualified and motivated to assume executive leadership positions in the corporate world, how come they are missing? Are Latinas motivated to apply for membership in the Corporate America club? Why should they apply?

Focus

First, Wilka shares current demographics and statistics on the status of Latinas and other women of color in Corporate America. Then, in that context, Wilka raises awareness and creates a sense of responsibility and urgency concerning this business and social issue. Wilka discusses how women of color can formulate and deliver greater and broader economic and social impacts for their communities via a senior corporate position. Wilka ends the presentation offering 10 strategies to ensure you reach executive leadership positions.

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admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:42:34 +0000

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