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GET TO KNOW WIC 💥⁠ ⁠ Meet WIC Vice President, Josephine, who joined us back in 2020!⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Josephine below...⁠ ⁠ 🌟 What is your advice to anyone wanting to support women in tech?⁠ ⁠ It's a really important role you’re playing – the benefits far outweigh the investment.⁠ ⁠ 🌟 What is your go-to spot in Canberra?⁠ ⁠ A walk around Lake Burley Griffin is beautiful all year-round.⁠ ⁠ 🌟 What is the best career advice you’ve ever received?⁠ ⁠ Be bold.⁠ ⁠ 🌟 Is there a book you’ve watched or podcast you’ve listened to recently that inspired you? If so, what were your key takeaways?⁠ ⁠ ‘Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away' by Annie Duke. My key takeaway was that quitting something shouldn't be seen in a negative light. Success is not achieved by sticking to things that are not worthwhile.⁠ ⁠ 🌟 What is your favourite WIC event?⁠ ⁠ The Dinner Debate. It's always so much fun. It's a real celebration of the year and provides great recognition for our award winners. #womenintech #meettheteam #volunteer #canberra

🌟 The National Women's History Alliance Can Help Your Organization Highlight Women’s History 🌟 As a non-profit organization that helped establish Women’s History Month in the U.S., the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) is committed to the belief that “Our History is Our Strength.” Since 1980, NWHA has worked tirelessly to bring unheralded stories of women's achievements into the spotlight, positively impacting society. We are available for both in-person keynote presentations and online webinars. With a background in social justice, I can tailor my presentation to fit your organization's needs, making women’s history come alive for your audience. Topics can include: ✨ The Importance of Women’s History Month ✨ The Equal Rights Amendment: Past, Present, and Future ✨ Unseen and Unsung: Women of Color in History ✨ The Power of Women in Civic Leadership ✨ Amplifying Multicultural Voices in Women’s History ✨ Using Women’s History to Inspire Future Generations 🤝 NWHA values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we offer a sliding scale honorarium for presentations, ensuring accessibility for organizations of all sizes. Let’s collaborate! Partnering with NWHA connects you with a network of like-minded individuals and organizations dedicated to amplifying women's voices in history. 📧 Contact me today to book a presentation or discuss collaboration: jill@nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org #WomensHistory #GenderEquality #DiversityAndInclusion #SocialJustice #WomensLeadership #InspireFutureGenerations #WomenOfColor

As a non-parent, it's really refreshing to see EY taking the time to consider the needs of an often ignored group in both the workplace and society. On average 25% of a workforce/team will not be parents for a variety of reasons, some of them temporary. That's a large group of people in every organisation. My experience is that we are often marginalised, not deliberately, but because the assumption is that non-parents couldn't possibly have any specific needs at work. Have you thought to ask us..? #InclusionMatters #BetterWorkingWorld

"We have observed a disconcerting pattern where Black women leaders are vacating their roles." One of several reasons why I founded the TooREL Institute for Social Change (TISC), and collaborated with Dr. Nkiru Nnawulezi to establish the Transforming the Gender-Based Violence Movement...Project. As a Black woman who has held several "leadership" positions in the non-profit sector, specifically the movement to end gender-based violence, I can absolutely share a personal story (or several personal stories) for every core theme identified in this report- with the exception of #9 (Donor relationship). Donor interaction was never really a part of my "assigned" roles. "What measures must be taken to provide Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders with the support, resources, and infrastructure they need to thrive as they lead?" Reach out to our team at TISC (toorelinstitute.org) to learn more about meaningful strategies to change the narrative and the trajectory of Black women leaders in the movement to end gender-based violence. "Black women are tired of being tired!"- Participant (Transforming the GBV Movement...Project) "Women of color are seen as the "doers, but not the "thinkers" in the movement." - Participant (Transforming the GBV Movement...Project) #2024 #goingbeyondDEI #roots #equity #liberation #traumahealing #pathwaysforleadership #workplacewellness #antiracistpractices #inclusivespaces #mentoring #accountabilitymatters

My latest report on impactful women of Kenosha County

Great news! Origin7 Digital Academy are a finalist in the Women in Business NI awards in the Best New Start up category sponsored by Go For It. 🎉 It has been a busy start for us and this recognition is super, thanks to all who have helped over the first few months to get Origin7 Digital Academy launched and our fantastic global clients who have invested in upskilling and knowledge building in the #digitalconstruction, #informationmanagement and #BIM space! Origin7 Digital Construction Live

👭 Feeling isolated as a woman creating or running a business? It’s time to break free from that isolation and embrace the power of collaboration! 🔗 Pre-register for Board Women and join a community where accountability circles become your personal board of directors. I created Board Women to help you take action, hold you accountable, and celebrate every win—big or small. 🌱 Imagine the possibilities when you have a circle of women advocating for you, pushing you to be your best, and reminding you that being you is more than enough. Let’s create better results, together! 📅 Don’t wait—pre-register now and be part of something extraordinary. Together, we’re unstoppable! 💥 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epMaskMB #WomenInBusiness #Accountability #Support #BoardWomen #TakeAction #WomenEntrepreneurs #GrowthMindset

Know a female difference-maker in the Upstate? It's your last chance to nominate them for our annual GSA Business Report Women of Influence recognition. Details below!

CELEBRATING WOMEN’S MONTH! Join us in recognising and appreciating the hardworking women who make our organisation what it is today. Your strength, resilience, and brilliance make all the difference. Meet Mrs Sancha Van Heerden Sancha is our Senior Business Developer, responsible for developing and maintaining  relationships with other organisations. Her responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, developing innovative business solutions and services, overseeing business administration, managing contracts, and providing comprehensive reports. Sancha also works directly with organisation's management, sales, and marketing teams, analyse current market trends and present new revenue-generating strategies. She also oversees responses to relevant government tenders and grant applications that are aligned with our core business. What’s the significance of Women’s Month for Sancha? “Women’s Month is an important day to reflect on the importance of women in our society. Traditionally, men have been bred to be rulers, leaders, fighters, protectors, hunters, defenders, and breadwinners. The woman performs the role of wife, partner, organizer, administrator, director, disburser, economist, mother, disciplinarian, teacher, health officer, artist and “queen” in the family at the same time. Women and men cannot live without each other. Each gender is equally important when it comes to children and society. Since every other day is a man’s day in a male-dominated society, Women’s Month is an important reminder of the importance of women in the mix”. “I don't go by the rule book. I lead from the heart, not the head.“ Princess Diana #WomensMonth #WomenInBusiness #EnterprisesUP #Empowerment #Leadership #ResearchAndConsultingSolutions

This International Women's Day, I'm filled with gratitude. Today, I stand in solidarity with the remarkable women who've joined me on WinsDay, a platform dedicated to the art and science of sales and marketing. We talk about the strategies, challenges, and innovations shaping the B2B landscape through the lens of some of the most influential women in the industry. Together, we're posting a video collage to not just celebrate influential women but to start a global conversation around the theme of "Inspire Inclusion." Inspiring inclusion isn't just a theme for one day. It's a commitment to making sure every woman feels seen, heard, and valued. From the boardroom to the grassroots, inclusion means creating spaces where every woman's presence is not just welcomed but essential. Join us as we: 💜 Reflect on our individual and collective efforts to contribute to a more inclusive world. 💜 Share learnings and the impact of embracing diverse perspectives. 💜 Highlight what's working in our respective fields to create an environment where every woman can thrive. 💜 Discuss new initiatives we are exploring to further the cause of women's inclusion. Let's pledge to make inclusion not just an initiative but a part of our identity. Because when we lift each other up, we all rise. Here are the women in the video I want to lift up by tagging: Adrianna Vidal Alexine Mudawar Alexis Rivera Scott Alina Vandenberghe Amelia Taylor Brentney Hutchinson Brianna Doe Caroline Maloney Charlotte Lloyd Cindi Cohn Cynthia H. Deborrah Ashley, MBA Elise Vue Elizabeth Ionita Emily Mireault, PMP® Gabrielle “GB” Blackwell Heather Frady ⭐️ Heather Monahan ✊Heidi Solomon-Orlick Jackie Hermes Janelle Amos Jen Allen-Knuth Jenn Lederer Julie Hruska Julie Raeder 🔥 Kate Erwin Katherine Caldwell Kathy Guillory 🎁 Katie Penner Kayla Hodges Kelsi Navalta Kirsten Granados Lauren Surman Leslie Greenwood Leslie Venetz Lydia Hutchison Maddie Bell ⚡️💬🗓️ Mandy McEwen Maren Erickson 🍜 Maria Bross [I've exceeded how many I can tag so please check the comments for the rest of the list.] #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion P.S. Let's keep the conversation going. Share your story, your actions, and how you're inspiring inclusion in your corner of the world.