Complexity is killing companies’ ability to innovate and adapt, and simplicity is fast becoming the competitive advantage of our time. “Why Simple Wins” enables leaders and teams to move beyond the frustration and futility of unproductive work to create a corporate culture when valuable, essential work is the norm. By learning how to eliminate redundancies, communicate with clarity, and make simplification a habit, companies can begin to recognize which activities … [ more ]

No matter your age, life stage, bank account balance, or career level, you can learn how to pivot strategically into your next opportunity. Career change doesn’t have to be a crisis, and plateaus don’t have to be a problem. In fact, if change is the only constant, now more than ever as it relates to our economy, it behooves us all to get better at it. Your best chance of … [ more ]

Whether you are a young woman who just landed your first job, a stay-at-home mom who is known as your son/daughter’s chauffer or an executive who is jet-setting around the globe, you may struggle to find time to focus on your health. Taking care of your health can actually make facing life’s challenges a lot easier. What’s more, taking steps to take control of your health can be empowering. Eating … [ more ]

Join this session for a dynamic discussion to learn how diverse collaboration leads to innovation in times of uncertainty. Economist and best-selling author Caroline Webb will help us get to know Jennifer Davis, who leads internal and external communications for Dell’s Client Solutions (PC) business and also founded the company’s marquee entrepreneur initiative, the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network. Diving deep into Jennifer’s real-world experiences, we will explore best practices and … [ more ]

Do you want to finally break the never-ending cycle of feeling like you didn’t accomplish enough in a day and spend more time on self-care, family, travel and the social interactions that you’ve been longing for? Attend this interactive session/ fireside chat to learn how to create your personalized routine for daily success. Using practical advice from productivity expert Jamila Payne, along with real-life best practices and lessons learned from … [ more ]

The key to good storytelling? Being yourself! Join two featured TED speakers from State Street — self-described as a graphic designer by day and a musician by night, and a proud defender of extroverts — for an interactive interview. Charged with practical tips and advice about how to tell your story with confidence and connect with your audience, learn how you can stay true to who you really are — … [ more ]

Life doesn’t stop just because you enter an office every day. Recent benchmarking and employee surveys show there is a true need for organizations to provide support for employees navigating career and juggling the demands of life outside of work. Doing so will not only improve employee morale but will contribute to the overall success of the business. This interactive session will offer real-life perspectives from successful women and executive … [ more ]

Building a network of people who can help you, advocate for you, and promote you within the workplace is critical to your advancement and is as important as building your external networks. How do you care for this network in a strategic and thoughtful manner? Do we apply a framework into growing this network? Wherever you are coming from, whether it is a small organization or a large one, this … [ more ]

Click Play below to listen. Learn how to pivot strategically, and you’ll see change as an opportunity rather than as a crisis. In 30 minutes, Jenny Blake, author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One, will share her four-stage method for moving forward, which you can cycle through every time you hit a plateau or want to shift direction. You’ll come away knowing how to • identify new … [ more ]

Click Play below to listen. Effective, positive communication is the single biggest driver of success at work. In this 30-minute teleclass, Michelle Gielan, author of Broadcasting Happiness and a former CBS Morning News anchor, will share her simple, yet scientifically based strategies to: inoculate your brain against stress and negativity • make impactful verbal and non-verbal changes to your leadership style • fuel performance in others through high-impact praise • … [ more ]