Networking, the Power and Benefits of Belonging to a Professional Organization, and Women in Leadership

Career Background B.S. Computer Science Technology Roles Consulting Roles Woman Entrepreneur Aspirations

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Women In Leadership What are we really good at? What are we not so good at? Why Matters? Why mentor women? Why coaching women? Why champion women? How can you make a difference? Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world Emerson

Networking Keeping Connected Fear to Connect Maintaining Relationships Professional Organizations True desire to connect with other people Networking Attitude Opening Doors Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world Emerson

Career Risks Career Paths Traditional Paths Male Dominated Technology Women in Leadership Entrepreneur “Some of my worst failures have been successes” Pearl Bailey

Success Factors Work Hard – Always Give 110% Your reputation will create opportunities Use the Golden Rule Treat everyone as you would want to be treated Continue to Learn Take every training opportunity Read books – management, current events Build your network of contacts Meet people – inside and outside of work

Personal Challenge  Network – connect with someone new at least once a month  Give back to other women  Take hard look at your best skill sets  Determine how you want to have made a difference when you retire  Make a pitch at your organization for the role you want or change jobs  Take Action  Have No Fear I came. I saw. I conquered Julius Caesar

Questions/Answers Amy Fowler Managing Partner Lewis & Fowler