Cox, a St. Charles County resident and public relations graduate of Missouri State University, will focus on empowering women to be strong, confident, independent, assertive and successful individuals. She will teach participants how to change one's internal dialogue by releasing perfectionism, remaining assertive in stressful situations, taking pride in oneself and one's decisions, projecting confidence and letting go of irrational thinking patterns and fears. To learn more about Cox and her company, visit www.itsentertraining.com.

Maria Everding, author of Panache That Pays, will be featured at the luncheon. She will enlighten the audience with the ins and outs of dining etiquette that can make or break a career. For more information about Everding, visit www.theetiquetteinstitute.com.

The cost of the conference, including lunch, is $129. For more information or to register, call 636-922-8233 or visit www.stchas.edu/learnforlife.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences, and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.