If you’re like many people these days, you’ve been dealing with change as you never did before—changes that you didn’t seek out as the next positive step in your career or personal life but had thrust on you by outside circumstances. But here’s a little good news: The skills you need to deal with today’s […]
A Futurist’s Predictions about the Coming World of Work
In times as uncertain as these, there’s something calming about speaking with a futurist—someone who, as Lisa Bodell describes it, knows how to marry strategic planning with scenario planning about possible, probable and preferable futures. So, here are three things Bodell, award-winning author and CEO of futurethink, are possible outcomes we will see in the […]
What Challenging Times Have Taught This Young Gender and Disability Advocate
In her young lifetime, Aria Mia Loberti has faced more challenges than many of us. In the third grade, she was taken out of school because her teachers were unable to accommodate that she was blind—or, more to the point, they forbid her from using a cane, saying she might trip other students; locked her […]
What Challenging Times Have Taught This Young Gender and Disability Advocate
In her young lifetime, Aria Mia Loberti has faced more challenges than many of us. In the third grade, she was taken out of school because her teachers were unable to accommodate that she was blind—or, more to the point, they forbid her from using a cane, saying she might trip other students; locked her […]
Navigating Transitions in Unpredictable Times with Erica Williams Simon
Making a career pivot can be scary and paralyzing, especially when events transpire that force an unexpected transition. Covid-19 has left many with lost jobs and time to reflect and reevaluate life and priorities. Others are struggling to succeed at remote work with a disrupted structure and, in many cases, no available childcare. In this […]
Authentic Activism: How to Create Lasting Change | 2018 Session
Franchesca Ramsey became an online sensation when she transformed her “viral moment” into a platform for social justice and ultimately became what she describes as an “Accidental Activist.” In this session, she moderates an engaging discussion with a panel of pioneers to discuss their personal journey to a forging a life of meaning. They offer […]
Some Nerve: Leadership Lessons on Becoming Brave with Patty Chang Anker | 2016 Session
Whether change has been thrust upon you, or you’re feeling stuck and ready to grow, stepping into the unknown can be a little, er…scary. If the thought of a new direction makes you want to head for the hills, then join fear-facing expert Patty Chang Anker. Discover how to de-escalate fear’s power so you can […]
Who Do You Want to Be When This Is Over?
There’s a difference between being a go-getter and being gutsy, Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code, observes in her book, Brave Not Perfect. “So many women stick to doing only the things at which they excel, rarely going beyond what makes them feel confident and comfortable,” she writes. But what happens when we’re outside […]
Finding Your Bravery Now: A Conversation with Reshma Saujani
Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code and author of Brave, Not Perfect, recently spoke with the Conferences for Women, about perfectionism and bravery in a world turned upside down. The conversation has been edited for brevity. CFW: You’ve talked about striving for perfection as an impediment to growth. In today’s extraordinary circumstances, […]
How to Be Brave, Not Perfect with Reshma Saujani
In this special episode, Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, talks with guest host Laysha Ward, executive vice president and chief external engagement officer for Target, about her new book, Brave, Not Perfect. This conversation took place before the outbreak of COVID-19. But we’re airing it now because it clearly speaks to the challenges many […]