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Challenging Leaders to Take Measurable Steps to Create Belonging
Eleni and Kevin will lead a discussion on belonging. We will explore the topic starting with a brainstorming session to engage as many participants as possible. Eleni and Kevin will then set up a business challenge with an introduction in which Kevin will talk about the importance of keeping belonging tangible and Eleni will highlight distinctions between one’s goal of fostering belonging without taking on responsibility for others’ emotions and experiences. Kevin and Eleni will then pose a leadership challenge, so participants work together in break-out groups with questions to answer about the first steps to take.
Portraits: Conversations on Imposter Syndrome
Portraits are images that convey both how we see ourselves and how we appear to the world. Much like portraits, imposter syndrome can cloud perceptions and cause us to question our capabilities, particularly when perception does not match reality. Whether we are young or a seasoned veteran; a virtuoso; author; physician; professor; or business executive; a mom, sister, or daughter; many of us have crossed paths with it. Imposter Syndrome affects high achievers, male and female alike, who often doubt their abilities and accomplishments in the workplace and feel 'like a fraud.'
Join the discussion as a variety of panelists tell their stories, share their expertise, and offer advice for conquering imposter syndrome once and for all.
Design Thinking for Innovative Problem Solving
Design Thinking is a creative approach to problem-solving utilized across industries by many of today’s most innovative and competitive companies and organizations. Its emphasis on empathy, iterative prototyping and testing are essential for designing novel solutions with and for the intended users.
During this session, you will be introduced to the principles of design thinking as well as examples of how and why it is being used today. You will also have an opportunity to flex your creative problem-solving skills with some hands-on practice with design thinking tools!
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the iterative five-step design thinking process and its application in research and problem solving
2. Apply some design thinking principles and activities to a given challenge
Pivoting, Managing, and Growing Your Career: An Interactive Discussion
Women make career shifts for myriad reasons: new challenges, glass ceilings, burnout, and life balance. Professional pivots are even more common post-pandemic—in 2022 career transitions for women were up 54% from the year before. Join a session which is equal parts discussion and networking. Gather tools, tips, and strategies to navigate your potential, or inevitable career pivot for a positive outcome.
AI 101: The Good, The Bad, The Reality-A Users Guide
Ready or not, AI is here, already having an impact on our daily lives. So, what's next? Join a discussion about the advantages, unintended consequences, potential dangers, and ways you can leverage and use the tools to improve both your personal and professional life.
Beyond The Generational Divide: Empowerment Through Inter-Generational Learning and Synergy
As our professional ecosystem has become increasingly diverse, it is more important than ever to develop a good understanding of generational differences, and to build effective workplace relationships that transcend generations and other multiple intersecting identities. Join us for an interactive session with women from different walks of life, to collectively reflect on a variety of narratives on identities, including, but not limited to, age and gender. Participants will share their experiences and strategies on navigating work-life balance and creating more inclusive space for growth and development in professional spaces.
Building Resilience: Powering Your Motivation and Inspiration After Disappointment
Emily Jansen states, 'you were born with dreams, and those dreams have a purpose. Every dream that resides in your soul is worthy and changes you forever if you choose to follow your heart.' If Emily is correct, then why do we often self-sabotage and consider ourselves unworthy? How do we stay true to ourselves, push through our failures and fears, and continue to stay motivated to pursue our wildest dreams?