NEWIEE Events Calendar

WEST’s What Is Your Leadership Style?

While many of us intellectually recognize that there are different leadership styles in the workplace, in times of stress or uncertainty, we risk making emotionally-based assumptions about others’ motivations, behaviors and styles that undermine our relationships and productivity. In this interactive session, WEST will explore the Deloitte Business Chemistry Profiles model to better understand your […]

WEST’s Speak Up & Be Heard: How to Speak Up at Work Without Fear of Being Judged

Have you considered how your fear of being judged for speaking up is negatively impacting your career? The 2019 McKinsey Women in the Workplace report, which surveyed 329 companies & more than 68,000 employees, found that 50% of the surveyed women experienced being interrupted or spoken over, and 38% had others take credit for their ideas. Whether you’re speaking […]

WEST’s How to Cultivate a Winning Mindset as an Introvert

Virtual

If you identify as an introvert in our society, it is so easy to remain stuck trying to "fit" in a supposedly extroverted world. What if there was a different approach that allows you to design a life that feels more authentic to you? In this workshop, we will: Discuss beliefs and discover how they […]

WEST’s WoW – WEST on Wednesdays Networking

730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio 730 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ready to get back to in-person networking? Join us for appetizers, drinks, and some fun networking with your fellow STEM professionals. This networking event is hosted by Suffolk University.

WEST’s Work-life Jenga: How to Make the Best Out of Every Moment

This workshop is inspired by an article written by social justice advocate Stacey Abrams. She reflects on what it takes to fit in all the pieces of our lives without feeling like we'll topple over from the effort of trying to balance everything. Abrams "rejects" the idea of work-life balance. Balance is impossible! ​Consider how […]

WEST’s Nurturing Confidence: The Path Through Courage and Authenticity

While there are tons of articles, videos and books on confidence, the process of how to nurture and grow one’s confidence feels vague. In this coaching style workshop, the goal is to bring more clarity to this process so that you can take clear action towards it. In this hands-on workshop, you will have time […]

WEST’s WoW – WEST on Wednesday Networking with Johnson & Johnson Innovation Center & Deal Make(hers)

Johnson & Johnson Innovation Center 225 Main Street, 7th floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ready to get back to in-person networking? Join WEST for appetizers, drinks, and some fun networking with your fellow STEM professionals. This WoW event will feature women leaders from Johnson & Johnson sharing their career journeys and a couple facilitated networking activities. This networking event is hosted by J&J in honor of the 10th year anniversary […]

WEST’s Accelerate Your Career Through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself

Do you know your story and are you prepared to share it with passion and purpose? Are you comfortable marketing your talents, accomplishments, and value, both live and virtually? Learn the 3 Ps marketing technique and empower yourself to identify, build, and enhance your personal brand. Lead your journey and own your career. In this […]

WEST’s Leadership Strategies to Advance Your Career in Science

Pfizer 610 Main Street, Cambridge, MA

Sandra Glucksmann, President & CEO at Cedilla Therapeutics, will share stories of her career challenges and successes. She will discuss how to best apply your scientific and analytical abilities to develop influence and negotiation skills. Sandra will share her learning experiences as she transitioned from bench scientist to manager, and from manager to executive in […]

WEST’s Managing Uncertainty, Creating Meaning

In this interactive webinar, WEST will open up the conversation to identify the strategies to help you stay on track as obstacles and opportunities show up in your careers. WEST will discuss the importance of maintaining your networks and the practices that strengthen relationships, serving the needs of your organization and your career growth.

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