Posts by WOMEN Unlimited, Inc.
A “Fireside Chat” with Siemens Energy, Inc. & WOMEN Unlimited Inc.
What a unique and impactful experience it was to gather with 25 Siemens Energy, Inc. WOMEN Unlimited Inc. alumnae last week in Orlando, FL. The event was a ‘fireside chat’ with the head of Global Operations for Siemens Power Generation Services, Gaelle Hotellier. Many in the room did not know Gaelle, but by…
Read MoreDiversity and Leadership Development Go Hand in Hand
In a recent CLO Magazine article, president and CEO of WOMEN Unlimited Inc., Dr. Rosina Racioppi, discussed the critical need to marry diversity and leadership development. As Racioppi explored many business articles and columns she became disheartened with the absence of diversity in leadership development programs. “I was disheartened that none of the…
Read MoreShowcasing a Remarkable WOMEN Unlimited Participant
“Many women lack confidence and self-worth and seeing the effect that #IamRemarkable had on the group really was eye opening for me. I want to be able to help women and make an impact, so I signed up to become a facilitator. It is amazing to see people leave the room after a session with…
Read MoreConfidence, Starting Early in Career, is Key for Female Talent
Confidence, starting early in career, is key for female talent KPMG’s recently published a Women’s Leadership study that calls out the success factors for women in the workplace – such as gaining confidence, having mentors and asking for what they need. It highlights that getting encouragement from managers, mentors, and leaders early…
Read MorePartnering to Make Communities Better
Susan Kendrick, WOMEN Unlimited’s Manager of Communications, Marketing & The WUN | Alumnae Network, is passionate about partnerships that help others in her community. She and her certified dog, Ocean, partner with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) to visit patients in hospitals, rehabs and nursing homes. Over and over, Susan and Ocean ease the burden…
Read MoreExclusive Webinar from the C-Suite Vantage Point: Creating Pathways for Women to Succeed
On April 30, 2019, WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. hosted a moderated panel discussion via webinar exclusively for our corporate partners. This blog post will give you a flavor of the shared interview between myself and Cassandra Frangos, Ed.D., Author and C-Suite Succession Expert.. Just a few of Cassandra’s qualifications include researcher, author of Cracking the…
Read MorePartnering to Inspire Girls
Sydney Davis, as Founder/Executive Director of Girls on the Run (GOTR) NJ East works diligently to help GOTR fulfill their mission: “to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident with a curriculum that creatively integrates running. We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to…
Read MorePartnering for Parity
As our 25th Anniversary Year gets into full swing, I am proud of, and encouraged by, the strides in gender parity our corporate partners are making. It’s a testimony to their commitment to inclusiveness. The Impact of Partnering for Parity According to a McKinsey study, Women in the Workplace 2018: “Closing the…
Read MoreRinging In Our 25th Anniversary Year
April 18th is WOMEN Unlimited, Inc.’s 25th Anniversary and we are celebrating in style. Thanks to our corporate partner, Colgate-Palmolive Company, who is sponsoring us to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on this special day. In 1994, Colgate became one of our first Corporate Partners to send high potential women…
Read MoreRisk Aversion: Revisited
Risk Aversion—The Real Risk Part 1 I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked myself: “Why do women shy away from job-related risk taking?” As a gender, women are not innately risk-averse. We willingly take risks that we perceive will improve our personal lot. We plunge into the unknown, getting into relationships and marriages—or…
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