Apr 24

Equity Compensation
April 24, 2019, 6:00 - 8:30 PM 

Location: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Cambridge, 300 Third Street, Bella A, Cambridge, MA 02142
Cost: $0 for members, $5 for non-members

Register  Add to Calendar 04/24/2019 06:00 PM 04/24/2019 8:00 PM America/New_York Equity Compensation Do you have any stock options? Do you know what restricted stock units are all about? Do you understand the tax implications of options, RSU’s, and vested stock? Do you want to understand how your equity compensation might (or might not!) help you build wealth? Equity compensation can be a confusing topic. To unravel some of the mysteries, please join Judi Reed, Financial Advisor, and Robert Peretti, Equity Compensation Specialist, of Morgan Stanley, for a workshop to discuss the basics and the nuances that could impact you financially. To understand equity compensation in a broader context, they will also discuss the importance of having a financial plan to help you achieve your personal goals as well as build wealth through your 401k plan and other investment vehicles. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Cambridge, 300 Third Street, Bella A, Cambridge, MA 02142

May 15

Finding your Voice Among all the Chatter
May 15, 2019, 6:00 - 8:30 PM 

Location: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Cambridge, 300 Third Street, Bella A, Cambridge, MA 02142
Cost: $15 for members, $40 for non-members

Register  Add to Calendar 05/15/2019 06:00 PM 05/15/2019 8:30 PM America/New_York Finding your Voice Among all the Chatter We all have an inner dialogue that can sabotage the best of intentions. Just because we want to say something, doesn’t mean that we are able to. Sometimes our body does something different! Have you ever gone into a meeting determined to speak your mind or prepared to take a stand and when you have the chance, you feel like you can’t? We all have that internal chatter that speaks so loudly it takes over our voice sometimes. Oftentimes, that voice is the voice of other people from our past. Our mind can be very good at recalling instances when we were shut down or shamed paving the path for our body to repeat those patterns. In this workshop, Andrea will share practices and strategies for you to take that step to speak your voice.  We will explore the historical and habitual patterns we have adopted that have shaped who we are and have the opportunity to reflect on our experience with fellow learners.Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Cambridge, 300 Third Street, Bella A, Cambridge, MA 02142

May 22

Career Book Club
May 22, July 17, September 18, November 20, 2019, and January 15, 2020 6:00 - 8:30 PM 

WEST is offering a book club for WEST members focusing on women's career advancement. We will have a meeting with a new book every other month. We would like participants to commit to four sessions to create a supportive community. We will have a facilitator for each discussion group who will have read the book, so even if you don't finish the whole book you should still attend and enjoy the conversation. We understand people get busy at certain times of the year and may not get to finish every book. The books were selected based on surveying the WEST community and include You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero, Being Strategic: Plan for Success; Out-think Your Competitors; Stay Ahead of Change by Erika Andersen, Grit by Angela Duckworth, Ditch Your Inner Critic At Work: Evidence-Based Strategies To Thrive In Your Career by Susan Peppercorn, and How Remarkable Women Lead: The Breakthrough Model for Work and Life by Joanna Barsh.

Change. It can be unexpected, feel pushed on us, or have consequences we wish were different. Yet, change presents an opportunity to thrive: To build your advocacy muscles, hone your strategic thinking, and stand up for what's right. During this interactive workshop, you'll learn a three-phase system for assessing, designing, and implementing your best responses to change. You'll leave with tools, strategies, and an initial plan for handling the next unexpected change you encounter. This workshop will be followed by a panel discussion with panelists sharing how they manage change. 

Corporate Culture is a hot topic these days especially in our ever-changing world. As an employee, manager, or executive, have you ever asked yourself:

There are many questions and maybe even more answers. To learn more and engage in the dialog, please join us for a provocative and lively panel discussion about "Building Your Company Culture and Developing Your People” on June 20th.

Are you looking for an opportunity to network with senior women leaders? If so, this is THE event for you. Enjoy a light breakfast accompanied by lots of conversation with Charlotte Allerton, Senior Vice President and Head of Medicine Design at Pfizer and Joanne Kotz, Cofounder, President and CEO of Jnana Therapeutics. Registration is for WEST MEMBERS ONLY and will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants to ensure an intimate experience.