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Introducing IMpower
GROW THE TALENT THAT WILL GROW YOUR COMPANY I am thrilled and excited to announce that as of September 1st, WOMEN Unlimited is launching a brand new learning experience for early career female talent. It’s called IMpower, Grow the Talent That Will Grow Your Company and replaces TEAM as our cornerstone offering for talented entry-level…
Read MorePerceptions
MOOREEFFOC There’s an old story, first told by Charles Dickens, about how someone having lunch in a restaurant was dumfounded by a sign across the street that read: “mooreeffoc.” For the life of her, she couldn’t figure out what it meant. Then she stepped outside; crossed the street and it all became clear. She had…
Read MoreOnward and Upward
I’ve always loved the New York State motto: Excelsior: Onward and Upward. It’s especially apt for us at WOMEN Unlimited as we move forward following the milestone of our 20th Anniversary Year. Past. Present. Future—With the Accent on Future Our 20th Anniversary year was marked by a number of events, activities and innovations that both…
Read MoreAn Insider’s Perspective on Asia Pacific
It’s almost here. Our first Asia Pacific TEAM Program gets underway May 21st in Singapore. The hands-on involvement and input of our APAC Regional Director, Em Roblin, makes me confident that TEAM will be spot on in meeting the very specific requirements of both organizations operating in Asia Pacific and their talented women. Em has…
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of Women Leaders
About a month ago, WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. hosted another of our Executive Forums, this one focusing on Harnessing the Power of Women Leaders. Jeanie Coomber, WOMEN Unlimited’s Northeast Regional Director, was our co-moderator. As always, I was thrilled and impressed by both the attendees and the level of expertise and discussion that ensued from bringing…
Read MoreLike a Girl…Like a Woman
I’ve been so impressed and so moved by the recent Always #Like a Girl campaign. The point is a simple one: Don’t use the phrase “like a girl” as an insult. Girls run, throw, play and kick just as well as boys. To demean or diminish an adolescent girl, at a time when she is…
Read MoreDeveloping Women Leaders in Asia Pacific – The Business Case
As President and CEO of WOMEN Unlimited, I often get the question, “Why don’t you expand to other locations or offer more programs?’ As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary year, we have taken a long, hard look at where we are, and where we need to be. Helping leading organizations achieve new levels of success…
Read MoreHappy (or not-so-happy) Ground Hog Day
“What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same?” That was the premise behind the Bill Murray movie, Ground Hog Day. No matter what he did, he just wound up reliving February 2nd over and over. Sometimes, that seems to be the case as we work…
Read MoreWomen – Conspicuously Absent From this “Guide”
From time to time, as those of you who follow these blogs know, I find it necessary to take issue with articles related to women’s career advancement. Women at Work: A Guide for Men by Joanne Lipman recently caught my eye and I felt the need to respond to a number of points. In terms…
Read MoreProud of our Alumnae
On December 2nd, it was my great pleasure to moderate a webcast for our alumnae, Celebrating 20 Years of YOUR Success. Over 300 alumnae participated, including our four high-powered alumnae panelists: Jenny Liu, Global Product Manager, DuPont Chemicals & Fluoroproducts Dovie Majors, Director, Performance Improvement & Interim General Manager, Indiana Harbor Operations, SunCoke Energy Laure…
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