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🔔 Today, we're introducing a completely new series on our social media platforms. Get to know IT Insights by Strong Women in IT! In our report, we asked the respondents the question: "What surprised you the most when you started working in the IT industry?" 🤔 As the first, we present the response from experienced leader Kamila Cichocka - Marketing Director, Central Europe at Microsoft. 🔥 🔹 "When I started working in the IT industry, I was surprised by the diversity and dynamism of the field. I learned that IT is not only about coding or programming, but also about solving problems, creating value, and working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines. I was impressed by the range of projects, technologies, and domains that I could work on and learn from. 🔹I also enjoyed the fast-paced and constantly changing nature of the industry." Kamila Cichocka, thank you so much for this insight, and for sharing your experience with us! It is worth adding that the pace of change and dynamics of work in the IT industry is an issue often mentioned in our report - on the one hand, it is an important advantage of working in IT, but in the long run, it can be demanding.  💪 📥 We encourage you to download our report, where you can find more insights from our Strong Women in IT leaders: https://lnkd.in/eJhTXGQY #SWinIT #StrongWomeninIT #womenleadership #leadership #diversity #inclusion #career #community

Empower Your Career: Women in Tech Problem: Struggling to strategically influence and negotiate for career success? Unlock your potential with our course designed for women in tech. Learn how to: 🔹Influence key decision-makers and stakeholders to drive change and achieve your goals. 🔹Negotiate confidently for promotions, raises, and high-impact assignments. 🔹Articulate accomplishments and impact effectively, increasing visibility for advancement opportunities. Solution: GET PRIMED 💪 Our course incorporates the powerful PRIMED framework, focusing on: 🔹Optimized PERFORMANCE 🔹Building powerful RELATIONSHIPS 🔹Boosting professional IMAGE 🔹Developing growth/leadership MINDSETS 🔹Managing perceptions/EXPOSURE 🔹Navigating organizational DYNAMICS Take the next step in your career journey. ENROLL NOW! https://lnkd.in/gFnTYuH7 #WomenInTech #CareerGrowth #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #TechWomen #GetPRIMED

Ready to uncover leadership secrets from powerhouse women? Celebrating Women’s History Month, Analuisa D., Director of Ads Policy at Reddit, Inc., Victoria Cacicedo Ordonez Senior Director at UKG, and Hilary Kay, Head of Marketing Campaigns at Vimeo shared insights on empowerment and being a girl’s girl. No worries if you missed it, here’s some sprinkled wisdom! ✨ 👩💼 Leading with Intent: • Hilary: Lead by example and understand individuals’ unique needs. • Victoria: Lead by intent. Set clear goals and visualize the path to success. Climb the mountain little by little. • Ana: Provide tailored feedback to support personal and professional growth. 🌱 Mentorship and Empowerment: • Ana: Seek out mentors and sponsors actively. • Victoria: Find a sponsor, someone at your company that will advocate for you even when you’re not in the room. • Hilary: Communication is key. Be vocal about what you want and are striving for so others can help you. 💪 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: • Ana: Reflect on your accomplishments and focus on personal growth. • Hilary: Remember that imposter syndrome is common and focus on your expertise. • Victoria: Congratulate yourself on your wins and actively listen to others. 🚀 Empowering Women in the Workplace: • Hilary: starts with self awareness. Foster diversity and support diverse voices. Champion diversity! • Victoria: Dedicate time for empowerment sessions to help everyone grow. Take charge of your career. You have power. • Ana: Create a safe space for women to speak up and advocate for equal treatment. ⭐️ Favorite Takeaways: • Ana: Identify your strengths and use them to your advantage. Everyone has an edge! • Hilary: Don’t hesitate to ask questions and showcase your knowledge. • Victoria: Find a sponsor who advocates for you even when you’re not in the room. These leaders emphasized the importance of fostering diversity, empowering individuals, and cultivating supportive environments for everyone to thrive. If you’re a lady in leadership, what advice would you give? If you’re a woman in tech, how do give and receive support? 🤔 Sprinkle your wisdom below! ✨ Let’s continue to uplift and support each other, it can be as easy as starting a conversation. 🫶 Thank you BrainStation for organizing, and the great leaders who took the time to share! #womenleaders #womenhistorymonth #empowerher #growth

For women who want to accelerate their careers, there's a lot of noise out there about how hard it is. Now I'm not denying the structural issues and biases that are hurtful and challenging... But these narratives often make it hard for us to believe it's even possible, wonder if it's worth it and fear that we'll put in all of this energy and effort and not get what we want. One of the areas my clients feel that they struggle is in fitting in and acting the way other people want them to... Sometimes we don’t know how and sometimes don’t want to! But in my experience, as long as we deliver results and generate value in the organizations and businesses we work in, people care less about the how. Every day, in my work as an executive coach, I see women committed to: - Leading with empathy and emotional intelligence - Providing exceptional customer experiences - Optimizing processes and procedures - Creating inclusive and diverse workplaces And the results speak for themselves! We shouldn't have to change who we are to be successful - And for every one of us who shows up as ourselves instead of being someone we’re not, we’re slowly changing the world. 🤩 #careersuccess #womeninleadership

Dive into the inspiring stories of women IT leaders who have shattered barriers and climbed to the top in this must-read article from CIO Online: "Women IT Leaders on Their Climb to the Top." Discover the unique journeys, challenges overcome, and valuable insights shared by these trailblazing professionals. It's a celebration of resilience, innovation, and the positive impact women bring to the tech industry. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eVyUw37u Let's continue to support and celebrate the achievements of women in IT leadership! #WomenInTech #LeadershipJourney #ITInnovation #Empowerment

In honor of Women’s History Month, I wanted to expand on some advice I gave recently during a Q&A for women entrepreneurs, including many taking on the responsibility of the CEO role: “Be intentional about building strong professional connections with men and women who look to learn and who appreciate the unique perspective of every leader. Unite with those who seek the best ideas in the room, regardless of their source.” Here’s the thing – As a female CEO in the tech industry – and before that a woman working in a STEM field – I've learned the importance of intentional networking and building strong professional connections. It's not just about expanding your network for the sake of it, but rather fostering meaningful relationships with individuals who value learning and appreciate diverse perspectives. ✅Seek mentors who will challenge you as much as support you.  ✅Engage in your wider community (if you make an interesting connection at a conference, follow up with that person!) ✅If you have the opportunity to work collaboratively across teams, across industries, or even internationally, jump! And then learn from those people. In this tech landscape, collaboration and inclusivity are paramount. By intentionally cultivating a network of individuals who value learning and embrace diverse leadership styles, we not only enrich our own professional growth but also foster a culture of inclusivity within the industry. #diversityintech #inclusiveleadership #womeninstem #womenintech #womenshistorymonth

“The moments that feel like failures or heartbreaks today have the potential to become powerful lessons and launching pads if you let them. Go all in on the journey of learning, and you'll be amazed at your capacity to grow and evolve.” 💜 This wonderful advice comes from our newest WW feature, Catie Ivey, the Chief Revenue Officer at Walnut. She’s on a mission to elevate the worlds experience with software, empower the next generation of sellers and sales leaders, and find ways to propel more women into the highest levels of leadership. Catie is also passionate about making her team wildly successful and fostering cultures that produce exceptional results. Her TedTalk would be on 👉 How to understand and tap into our true capacity! “I believe so fiercely that most of us are capable of doing and accomplishing so much more than we believe we are. We settle for less because we're scared to believe for more. It's a human problem (not just a female one) but I see it 10X across women in virtually every field, who believe false narratives they've been told and never reach their full potential because of it.” ⭐️Follow Catie and learn more below. ___________________ Wednesday Women’s weekly features are powered by Commsor 🦕, a company supporting a human-first future for business, networking, and success. Enjoyed this post? 💜 Help us amplify the voices of outstanding women with likes, comments, shares, and follow Wednesday Women to meet more inspiring women weekly. 💜  #wednesdaywomen  #leadership #womenempowerment #womeninsales #womeninrevenue Leslie Greenwood Melissa Moody 🦕

There is an incredible power that comes from a group of driven, supportive women coming together. It's a unique energy that sparks creativity, fuels ambition, and fosters the courage to take bold steps forward. We are holding our Amazing Women Empowerment Virtual Coffee event tonight - a gathering designed to tap into this collective energy. This is not just another networking event. It's an opportunity for you to connect with like-minded women who have faced similar challenges, who understand your journey, and who genuinely want to see you succeed. Whether you've recently experienced a job loss or are feeling unfulfilled in your current role, this is your chance to immerse yourself in an environment of empowerment. Share your experiences, gain insights about mindset shifts, and draw inspiration from others who have turned obstacles into opportunities. More importantly, it's a safe space for you to be your authentic self. It's a place where you can share your dreams without judgment, explore new possibilities, and receive support as you navigate your career journey. The changes that can occur when we come together in this way are extraordinary. Ideas are generated, connections are formed, and doors to new opportunities open. So, if you're ready to step into a space of empowerment and possibility, join us tonight from 7-8 pm EST. Click the link in my bio to sign up for this free event. Remember, when amazing women come together, incredible things happen. Let's make those things happen for you! #hiring #WomenInLeadership #Careerchange #SelfBelief #ConfidenceBoost #WomenEmpowerment #businessmindset #leadership #selfdevelopment #successmindset #achieveyourgoals #selfimprovement #focusonthegoal #persistence #leadershipdevelopment #solopreneur #businesswomen #womeninbiz #womeninbusiness

Women's History Month is coming up in March. For organizations looking to arm their teams with new mindsets and practical skills they need to lead confidently and thrive in today’s world of work, reach out. As an award-winning thought leader on mental well-being and high-performance in the workplace, I've spoken to organizations like Amazon, Adobe, Discover Financial Services, Grainger, Accenture, Burberry, Walmart and more. My most popular talks include: 💡 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼 & 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Women excel in collaboration, but there’s a fine line between cooperation and overextension. This talk has been called a "game-changer" because it empowers women to make strategic choices about where they invest their energy and skills, including specific scripts and strategies. 💡 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Women tend to be conscientious and thoughtful. And let's be honest, they also tend to shoulder more responsibilities and stress, all of which can lead to overthinking. This talk will help you team make better decisions faster. 💡 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗨𝗽, 𝗕𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱: This talk tackles the challenge of assertive communication in a landscape that often undervalues women's voices. It’s not just about being heard; it’s about articulating ideas with confidence and clarity, crucial for leadership and professional growth. Are you ready to bring real change to your workplace this March? Then I'm your speaker. Let's make this Women's History Month count. Reach out, and let's get this conversation started. #womenatwork #womenempowement #womenshistorymonth #employeeresourcegroups #keynotespeaker #leadershipskills

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #inspireinclusion, which makes me think immediately of PowerSpeaking’s Owner and President, Mary McGlynn. I don’t know anyone who lives and breathes inclusion, collaboration, and community the way Mary does. So proud and grateful to be a part of this awesome woman-owned company. In honor of International Women's Day, Mary and I, plus the entire PowerSpeaking team, would like to share a gift with you: 🎁 our complimentary white paper, “Circles of Light: Women’s Wisdom.” Gain powerful insights and advice from women executives we interviewed on how to be a more clear, confident, and courageous communicator. Here are a few samples to invite you in: “Here are the magic two words that will help every woman do better about owning their success: Just say, ‘Thank you.’ That’s it.”  Cindy Solomon, Courageous Leadership Institute “If you can’t communicate the project that you’re working on or the goal of what you’re trying to accomplish, then it’s going to go unnoticed.”  Lynne Zaledonis, Salesforce “Own it. You’re capable, and you need to stand up and show what you can contribute to this world … Stand up and make your presence felt.” Rajani R Shailender, Concentrix Catalyst And if you’d like expert help to elevate your or your team’s communication skills, check out our Confident Speaking for Women™ program: https://lnkd.in/g_c88vsM #powerspeaking #communicationskills #iwd2024 #inspireinclusion #womanownedbusiness