The excitement is building at the VAST Institute as we prepare to deliver our 2nd  Conscious Commerce Conference – Using Business for Good.

 

On March 12th guests, thought leaders and inspired colleagues throughout the business community convene in Seattle WA to build a community of enlightened business leaders who subscribe to the notion that how one interacts in their business, matters promoting harmony or discord.

 

In addition to the outstanding speakers and presentations outlined,we’ve added Ann-Marie Archer to the program. Ann-Marie is the founder and CEO of Archer & Associates, a highly-regarded Seattle executive search, leadership development, and coaching services firm. After 20 years in corporate America Observing and experiencing the tedious and unpredictable hiring process, as well as gaps in effective leadership, Ann-Marie chose to launch a firm dedicated to leadership development and an authentic and holistic “right fit”philosophy.

 

After graduating from Western Washington University,Ann-Marie served as a business manager at BEST Consulting, where she oversaw the hiring and management of more than 400 individuals. She honed her capabilities and insights as Director and Branch Manager for Inteliant, where she led a $75 million project consulting business unit. Before launching Archer& Associates, Ann-Marie served, through the Ascentium Corporation, as theon-site Director of Consulting Services at Microsoft.

 

She serves on the Board of Directors for Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and the Executive Advisory Team for IgniteWA, a digital equity and readiness initiative for small businesses. She is also the former co-chair of Executive Women in Technology (EWIT) for the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), teaches Performance Management at Bellevue College, and has had the honor of coaching the CIO of Washington State and many other leaders in state government.

 

Ann-Marie will participate on the “Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Conscious Commerce” panel, and will focus on how character affects commerce.

 

It truly is good business to use business for good.