Events

Join us for a Panel Discussion with Women in STEM Leadership as they discuss how the Great Resignation is impacting women in STEM. The pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of the workplace. Click here to register for an introspective discussion around the disruption happening in STEM – and the impact on women and women leaders everywhere. When: November 1, 2021 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WMsy4jNqT-KjqI33_wGDcw

Sheryle Gillihan is committed to her values and is purposeful in her work. She is owner and CEO of CauseLabs (causelabs.com), a Dallas Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree, a social enterprise advisor, a speaker, and a purpose ambassador. She uses technology as a force for good by working with nonprofits and socially-responsible companies to amplify positive impact. Sheryle fuses her hope for a better, brighter future with over 15 years of leadership, operations, and technical management experience. Ranging from military to corporate to nonprofit sectors, her career path led her to CauseLabs in 2010, where she brought immense perspective and coordination for delivering web services for positive impact. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rIVKocV6SMKYtJZCT4Osyw

Join us for a Fireside Chat with Nicole Calhoun on Wednesday, January 19th @ 1 pm CST. Click here to register https://lnkd.in/eZj-usar Topic: The Courage to be Uniquely You As women, sometimes we struggle with where we are in life. We struggle with the roles we play. We’re frustrated that we didn’t get the promotion or the raise or even the recognition. We think that to get where we want to be, we need to become more like our male colleagues, like “one of the guys”. Becoming like one of the guys is not the solution, the solution is having the courage to be uniquely you. During this talk, Nicole will share the importance of: Knowing Who You Are • Understanding your passions • Assessing your skills • Tracking your accomplishments • Defining how others should treat you Owning Who You Are • Tackling Imposter Syndrome • Increasing your confidence • Developing Executive Presence • Being unapologetically you About Nicole Calhoun: Nicole is a high-energy and results-oriented professional who has worked with diverse multi-cultural teams around the world. She brings 25 years of corporate and technology experience to her training workshops. Nicole’s technical experience includes enterprise level technology systems with such roles as Software Engineering, Business Systems Analysis, Project Management, and Technology Controls & Risk. Her industry knowledge includes Financial Services, Merchant Services, Retirement Services, Payroll Processing, Manufacturing and Automotive. Nicole’s work experience includes companies like: JP Morgan Chase & Co., General Motors, Delphi, Detroit Diesel, National Steel Corporation and Electronic Data Systems (now DXC). As a certified John Maxwell Team trainer and coach, Nicole is prepared to deliver content that adds value through an inspiring, engaging, and exciting experience that you will enjoy. SC Calhoun Coaching & Consulting www.sccalhoun.com

Join Boeing at their in-person networking event on August 4 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Tacoma International Airport between 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. PT. They’re hiring engineering, IT, and program management professionals. Relocation and sign-on bonuses are available for some positions. The ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance is required. This event is open to all.

About Presenter: Dr Susan McGinty: Biography Dr Susan McGinty is an award-winning scientist and highly regarded leader and leadership coach, with 25 years’ experience in STEM, Defence and National Security, who is inspired to transform the profile of leadership for women in STEM- and security-related organisations. Susan has a PhD in Medicinal & Organic Chemistry and a Master of Leadership. Following over ten years in research, Susan spent 14 years (12 of those in leadership positions) in Defence and National Security leading a range of specialised scientific and technical teams, managing key international Defence and national security partnerships and advising on key Defence domestic and international strategic, operational and scientific policies. Inspired by the challenges of her own leadership journey, Susan is passionate about increasing gender diversity in STEM and security leadership. As the Founder and Director of Aya Leadership, she works with women in these professions to master their leadership purpose, skills and experience through education, resources and coaching. She also works with organisations to develop strategies and deliver training to ensure they have the leaders they need now and into the future. Susan understands the challenges women in STEM and security- related professions can experience on their leadership journey, and delivers practical, actionable strategies that makes a real difference. Susan has fifteen years’ experience in adult education, coaching and mentoring in the university, research, corporate, government and community sectors. She is an author, speaker, certified coach, certified NLP Practitioner and is accredited in the MSCEIT Emotional Intelligence Test and Strengths Profile assessment. Susan was identified by The Australian Business Journal as one of the 20 Australian leadership experts to watch in 2021. She is a strategic partner of the Australian Women in Security Network and an Executive Member of Women in STEM Leadership.