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 […]
Live Richer: Lessons on Financial Wholeness from Tiffany Aliche (The Budgetnista) | 2019 Session
When Tiffany Aliche (a.k.a “The Budgetnista”) started writing her book at age 25, she was a teacher earning $35,000 a year and, within two years, managed to save $40,000. She has since dedicated her life to financial literacy and helping others live richer lives. In this session, you will learn her invaluable money management system: […]
Your Pathway to a Richer Life With Jean Chatzky | 2019 Session
What do we want from our money? Some of us look for independence and security, while others desire more choices and a better way of life. But all of us want to experience less stress around money. In this session, TODAY‘s financial editor and best-selling author Jean Chatzky will present her three-part plan for understanding […]
Drop the Ball—Achieving More By Doing Less With Tiffany Dufu | 2017 Session
Responsibilities at work and home often leave women without the bandwidth to succeed—and wondering if their career and personal goals are unachievable. In this session, Conference for Women speaker Tiffany Dufu, one of Fast Company’s “League of Extraordinary Women” and once the poster child for doing it all, will offer a progressive approach to addressing […]
Selena Rezvani | LinkedIn LIVE Thurs., April 16 – How to Set & Maintain Personal Boundaries
From Selena’s newsletter: Well… how are you managing? So much has changed in the last month, and yet we leave our homes less than ever. It’s an odd combination, isn’t it?! I now have 2 seven year-old twin “office mates” who are really keeping things lively — and demanding — at home. They bring a […]
Hyperfocus: Productivity in a World of Distraction With Chris Bailey | 2019 Session
The research is clear: the state of our attention determines the state of our lives. Yet our attention has never been as overwhelmed or in-demand as it is today. In this session, Conferences for Women speaker Chris Bailey shares actionable tips to help you reduce distractions; increase focus; and better prioritize—no matter what is going […]
The Fix: Overcoming the Invisible Barriers to Create Cultures of Equality at Work
For years, we have heard that to succeed at work, we have to change—lean in, negotiate like a man, hold back on being nice. But Michelle King, Director of Inclusion for Netflix and author of the new book, The Fix, says we don’t need to fix women, we need to fix work—for the sake of […]
The Biggest Danger Women Pose to the Status Quo
Start 2020 strong with Pat Mitchell, first female president of CNN Productions and PBS, co-founder and curator of TEDWomen, global advocate for women’s rights, and author of Becoming a Dangerous Woman. Scroll down and click Play to listen in your browser. Or subscribe to Women Amplified wherever you get your podcasts, and take advantage of […]