Massachusetts Conference for Women

Imagine a place, dedicated for senior executive women, where you get to meet and network with fellow women board directors from across the globe. A mixture of women who are on boards and who aspire to become board ready. A community of support, encouragement, and equipped with relevant board knowledge and trends to help women gain a seat at the table AND STAY THERE! That is exactly what How Women Lead's #GetOnBoard Week is all about. How Women Lead's network of 24,000+ senior executive women are claiming their seats in c-suites and corporate boardrooms and as investors. They know that when women are in positions of power and influence, it is better for people, profits, and the planet. Join them at their 5th Annual #GetOnBoard Week and build your network on October 21-25, 2023 for How Women Lead’s 5th annual hybrid board summit. Register here: https://bit.ly/3yWbM90 #GetOnBoard #HowWomenLead #GOBWeek #WomenInLeadership #BoardDiversity #GetOnBoardWeek2024 #GOBWeek2024 #Diversifyboards #WomenExecutives #BoardDirectors #CareerDevelopment

“And I know it will be no surprise to any of you in this hall that achieving far beyond your mother's wildest dreams is what most of us have managed to do.” At the 2005 Massachusetts Conference for Women, former Governor of Texas Ann Richards captured the spirit of progress and empowerment that women have fought for over generations. The late Governor reminded us how far we've come—not just in terms of career and education, but in breaking through barriers our mothers and grandmothers could only dream of. She called upon the Conferences for Women community to look inward and continue to push our boundaries further. Richards also offered a timeless call to embrace ownership of our happiness and reject the notion that external circumstances or others determine our joy. “And I am here to tell you now that no one can make anyone else joyful or happy, but that person and that includes you. If you're sitting around telling yourself that if this happened, or if that happened, or if he just would, or if she hadn't said, whatever it is, I would feel better today, the only one in control of your feelings is you. So get over it. Give it up. And give yourself the comfort of knowing that for the rest of your life, you're gonna be the best company you have.” For 20 years, #MassWomen speakers like Governor Richards have shared stories of chasing dreams, working through challenges, and making change happen. There is #PowerInUnity, and the best way to forge forward is together. The 2024 Massachusetts Conference for Women is now sold out. If you missed out on tickets, we hope to see you at the 2025 National Conference for Women! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4cQjC2d #ConferencesForWomen #WomenSupportingWomen #WomensEmpowerment #WomenInPolitics

The Conferences for Women community has spoken: 📣 #MentalHealth matters in the workplace. 📣 In fact, 97.63% of those we surveyed said health and well-being in the workplace were “extremely important” or “very important”. This first-annual 2024 Conferences for Women report, “Women and the Health & Well-being Gap in the Workplace,” is based on a survey of women’s opinions about health and well-being in the workplace conducted in February and March 2024. A total of 4,385 women responded to the survey. The vast majority of respondents identified as college-educated. Approximately 58% held positions ranging from middle management to the C-suite. Most said they were 30 years old or older. And 49 states were represented. Women were asked about how important health and well-being in the workplace are to them; how they think mental health impacts their job, and how their job impacts their mental health; how comfortable or uncomfortable they are discussing their mental health in the workplace; their perception of employers’ support for mental health and well-being; and the existence of mental health programs in the workplace, whether they use them, and their perceived effectiveness. In honor of #NationalWellnessMonth, read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3Apddxa

It’s “back to school” time for many. But who says only children should hear a good, motivating talk from a favorite teacher? Or embark on a bold new growth experience? This is a great time for new beginnings. So, this month, we are presenting three new offerings to help you build confidence, prepare yourself for a career transition, and make yourself heard at work — all building blocks of personal and professional growth.

In our latest "Ask the Recruiter" session, Lynneea Brown, CDR, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Hologic, Inc., shared her responses to YOUR most pressing career inquiries. Turns out, being "the right kind of active" is key for the career growth, advancement, and satisfaction that was at the heart of many of your questions. Swipe through to see what it means to be "the right kind of active," and watch the entire session for free right now by logging in to the FREE Career Connections Program environment. You'll find a link to the video in the CCP lobby! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3yFiX5v #CareerAdvice #CareerGrowth #JobTips #JobSearch

“How wonderful it would be to travel around the world, talking about your successes. My reality is that I travel around the world and I talk about the mistakes.” In 2011, former Olympic athlete Marion Jones spoke candidly to the Massachusetts Conference for Women about rebuilding trust with others, self-forgiveness, and moving forward through life with positive choices. “I've learned to make the most of second chances. At times, I know that many people may misinterpret this as not being contrite or remorseful. However, it's not that I'm trying to avoid my past. But I recognize that I can't go back and change those things. There's no delete button in my life. So the only real thing that I can do now is focus on the now and the future. So the only real thing that I can do now is ask myself, ‘what can I do today?’” What a powerful message about growth, and how—despite our biggest mistakes and failures—we still have worth. For 20 years, #MassWomen speakers like Marion Jones have shared stories of chasing dreams, working through challenges, and making change happen. There is #PowerInUnity, and the best way to forge forward is together. The 2024 Massachusetts Conference for Women is now sold out. If you missed out on tickets, we hope to see you at the 2025 National Conference for Women! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3M19fxg #WomenInSports #WomenEmpoweringWomen #Olympian #PersonalGrowth

The Massachusetts Conference for Women is now SOLD OUT! We look forward to celebrating 20 years with 10,000+ of you in Boston this December! Did you miss out? You can still join thousands of others online at the March 5, 2025 National Conference for Women! Your $125 National Conference ticket provides virtual access to #MassWomen speakers Oprah and Gayle King this #WomensHistoryMonth, plus icons like Gloria Steinem and more amazing speakers to be announced! PLUS, choose from over a dozen practical session offerings — all with 30 days of on-demand playback. Early bird pricing for the National Conference for Women ends September 15th — so save your spot today! 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4ccj6Lu #PowerInUnity #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenEmpoweringWomen

As #DisabilityPrideMonth comes to a close, explore the non-apparent limitations and challenges experienced by those in the disabled workforce with Diversability® founder Tiffany Wu - including stalled career growth, misunderstandings and exclusion. Watch: https://bit.ly/3SlXuoR

Academy Award-winning actress and advocate Marlee Matlin became deaf at 18 months old. Then one day, at around eight or nine, she was watching TV and noticed a deaf actor signing — or, as she put it, “speaking my language.” Immediately, she thought, “If she can do it, why can’t I?” Marlee spoke with us in 2022 about making your voice heard, not letting fear stand in your way, and the things she wished she knew sooner. Here's what she had to share: https://bit.ly/4bTqc7q

"Wonder Woman deserves a crew too." Happy birthday to the Rt. Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern, who at last year's Massachusetts Conference for Women, reminded us we do not need to "do it all" on our own. Being our best self takes a community. For 20 years, #MassWomen speakers like Jacinda Ardern have shared stories chasing dreams, working through challenges, and making change happen. This is our history. Join us December 12th to find your community and be a part of our future. Register today: https://bit.ly/4chbozT There is #PowerInUnity, and the best way to forge forward is together.