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Upcoming Events2024-2025 Annual Theme: Grit, Growth, Gratitude
The journey of a woman, especially professionally, is an ever-evolving experience that, while integrated in the world, is still very unique to each of us. Women strive to break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and pave the way for future generations through their careers. This journey entails embracing and representing grit, growth, and gratitude. For many women, particularly in the STEM industries, grit means tackling challenges head-on. Through grit and determination to continue the journey, women embody an infinite growth ability. Professionally, growth is not just about accumulating knowledge but also about evolving as individuals and as leaders. This means seeking out opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and continuous education. This the mission that WEST seeks to fill, and one of the many facets of the WEST community that our members love. As women grow, we reflect on the grit, growth, support, and opportunities required to get where we are, and embrace gratitude. \For WEST, gratitude extends past the individual journey and leads us to generously give back to the community that has empowered us. After much reflection, as well as looking ahead to the future, these tenets, grit, growth, and gratitude, have been selected as WEST’s Annual Theme for 2024-2025.
mar31 Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Working for Yourself: Independent Consulting, Coaching This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferrable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps. Panelists will include: Erin Deemer - Organization Development Consultant, Independent Location: Zoom
Cost: Free to All apr4 Women's Health with Keynote Speaker Dr. Julia Edelman We are excited to host an event featuring Dr. Julia Edelman, a board-certified gynecologist, renowned menopause expert, and founder of Women’s Health and Gynecology of New England. Dr. Edelman has dedicated her career to helping women ages 18 to 60+ live healthier, more vibrant lives. Join us for the opportunity to get your burning health questions answered! Dr. Edelman will be tailoring this event to the questions submitted by attendees. If you've ever had a women's health question for yourself, a loved one, or how leadership can consider women's health in workplace culture and day-to-day decisions, this is for you. Location: Lab Central, 700 Main St., Lobby, Cambridge, MA
Cost: Free to All apr9 WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking The WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking series has become one of our most popular! These events are great opportunities to network with other STEM professionals while enjoying drinks and appetizers. Location: Monte Rosa Therapeutics, 321 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA
Cost: Members: $0; Non-Members: $10 apr16 Storytelling for Leaders Telling the right story at the right time can help you build trust, advocate for yourself, and advance your career. The workshop will include opportunities for participation, reflection, and Q&A. Participants will leave with actionable steps to enhance how they tell stories to inspire both themselves and others to take action. Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 may1 Empowering YOU: How to Be a Great Coach or Mentor Embark on a journey to uncover the key points of coaching & mentoring in the workplace. Explore the nuances (differences and similarities) between the two powerful approaches while digging into the foundational elements of the coaching relationship. Discover how to create an intentional coaching alliance setting the stage for success for you and your team. Dive into practical, hands-on exercises (on active listening and powerful questioning) to immediately kickstart and get the most out of your coaching and mentoring journey. Plus, learn invaluable techniques for giving and receiving feedback from all stakeholders. Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop where learning meets action! This session will be led by Pallavi Srivastava and Karin von Hodenberg. Location: Be Biopharma, One Kendall Square, Bldg. 200, 3rd floor, Be Bio Cafe, Cambridge, MA
Cost: Members: $15; Non-Members: $30 may7 How to Have Difficult Conversations with Ease Have you ever dreaded having a conversation you knew you needed to have? Whether it’s addressing an awkward situation, standing up for yourself, delivering unpleasant news, or asking for a promotion, it’s not always easy. As a professional woman in the STEM field, how do you handle difficult conversations with grace & ease? This session will be led by Mary Cheyne. Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 may13 Rethinking Networking for Introverts: A Strategy Session for Mindset and Behavioral Shifts We've invited three coaches in our community to share strategies and new perspectives on how to navigate an evening of networking without the worry and dread. WEST Board members Laurie Bohn and Pallavi Srivastava Srivastava along with WEST Past President Etta Jacobs will share key insights, strategies and stories of success. You will also get to hear directly from a senior leader, a self-described introvert, who has found ways to prepare herself ahead of time so she can show up with confidence. She's learned that it's all about the preparation! At the end of the in-person session, you will:
Location: Just A Start, 430 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Cost: Members: $15; Non-Members: $30 may21 WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking The WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking series has become one of our most popular! These events are great opportunities to network with other STEM professionals while enjoying drinks and appetizers. Location: Beam Therapeutics, 238 Main St., Cambridge, MA
Cost: Members: $0; Non-Members: $10 may29 Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Regulatory, Clinical Trials, Technical Clinical Writing This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferrable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps. Location: Zoom
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