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Please join me and Patricia Browne, MBA for a conversation about board leadership. 🟢 What: Navigating Your Career Path to Board Membership 🟢 When: Thurs., Dec. 12, 2024, 12pm – 1pm EST Virtual Session Members: Free Non-members: $25 Joining a board can be a significant milestone in many women's careers, offering the chance to apply a lifetime of skills on a larger platform. It's never too early to strategically plan your career with the goal of securing a board position. In this session, we will discuss the critical steps to consider when pursuing board membership, including: ✅Understanding board roles ✅ Navigating the board selection process ✅ Preparing your career ✅ Building a strong network and personal brand #womenleaders #boardsofdirectors The Quorum Initiative https://lnkd.in/eNzEvWKm

We don't just say it, we do it. ACADA is committed to creating a safe and equitable place for women to grow and thrive in the aerospace and defence sector. We encourage our members to take measurable action to support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in your workplaces today and all year round.    Take a look at how ACADA is working towards a gender equal world. You can learn more about our programming at www.ac-ada.ca   #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion Graphic text: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2024 How we're inspiring inclusion. Techsploration: We have partnered with Techsploration to inspire young women to explore exciting careers in STEM and Skilled Trades. By connecting them with inspiring female leaders, we are helping build the next generation of leaders. Women's Leadership Retreat: We are LearnSphere / SavoirSphère's Atlantic Canadian partner for their Leadership Retreat for Women in the Defence Sector. Discussion: We don’t shy away from the tough conversations. We incorporate panels about DEIB and being an ally to women in the workplace into our events, and we participate on even more. Support: We have funding to support our SMEs in addressing their DEIB practices within their workplace, including how to create a more inclusive and equal workplace for women.

The United Nations Office for Partnerships commissioned a survey of women from the United Nations worldwide network. A total of 25,854 responses from women in 185 countries were collected from 8 March through 26 April 2024. The survey reports that large numbers of women are aware of serious challenges facing their lives and their fellow citizens and expect that these challenges will become even more acute in the next decade. But they are not pessimistic about the future. They clearly identify pathways for leadership to meet these obstacles going forward and point the way for a greater role for women in global and
local leadership. #WeTheWomen can offer the fresh leadership perspectives the world needs. Learn more at UN Partnerships

Are you a community changemaker looking to strengthen your leadership capacity and expand your network? The CEE Program can help you achieve your goals. ✨ Apply now and join a global community of young leaders who are driving change at a local level. 🌍 👉🏼Go to bit.ly/CEElearnmore #CommunityEngagementExchange #YouthLeadership #CEEProgram #CEE2025 #CEEProgram2025 #Changemakers

Brilliant article by Niven Postma on the need for work politics and a reframing that clearly explains them: "influence and relationships." And also a great reminder, especially for many #women, that "invisible contribution doesn't have value" when it comes to performance review time. #iwd2024 #coaching #payitforward https://lnkd.in/gcwn8r6K

Advocacy Over Advice: elevating women's careers with sponsorship While mentorship has been a cornerstone in professional development, our latest blog dives into why sponsorship is the game-changer women need for leadership advancement. Unlike mentors, sponsors advocate fiercely, opening doors and ensuring their protégés are seen by those who matter most. Research reveals a stark contrast in career trajectories due to the lack of sponsorship, particularly affecting women and underrepresented groups. The shift from giving advice to actively advocating can bridge the gap, propelling women into senior roles and fostering a truly inclusive workplace. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dDm44crU Fa!r tickets still available here: https://lnkd.in/dB4xb3D6 Check the program details here: https://lnkd.in/dyfCrBGm #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #Sponsorship #GenderParity #InclusiveLeadership

🔊 The spectrum of sponsorship at work. An #essential read for #leadership and #individualcontributors alike. From more private to more public career helping relationships for women in the workplace. This must be one of the better articles I have read in a long time - I believe that it is imperative for leaders to read, understand and apply its learnings. 🔋 Classic mentor: provides personal advice and support privately, with no more at stake than the time invested. 💡 Strategizer: shares insider knowledge about how to advance in the organization, outlining a strategy that will help fill in any developmental gaps that may be a barrier to advancement. 🔌 Connector: makes introductions to influential people in their network and ‘talks up’ the sponsored employee with peers. 🥁 Opportunity giver: offers the sponsored employee high visibility projects or roles (for example, giving a key presentation or running an important meeting). 📸 Classic advocate: the sponsor advocates publicly for an individual, typically in a succession contest for a significant role, with his or her reputation at stake. A bit shout out to Fair Barcelona and Oana Iordachescu for the creation and publishing.

WLP Kyrgyzstan, Bir Duino, held a second webinar for women leaders running for office, with support from Friedrich Ebert Foundation Kyrgyzstan! The session highlighted practical strategies for candidates to enhance their public image and emphasized the importance of fulfilling their commitments to voters. Bir Duino also explained how to strengthen a candidate’s chances of success and addressed the systemic barriers that often prevent women from pursuing leadership roles. Additionally, they are launching a hotline to provide legal assistance to candidates and voters!  #PowerinParticipation #WomeninPolitics

We’re thrilled to announce the release of the Empowerment Through Insight resource, created in partnership with Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland and the Women’s Ethnic Network (WEN). This resource equips multicultural women leaders with tools to: ✅ Recognise and respond to domestic and family violence ✅ Facilitate culturally appropriate discussions ✅ Build confidence in supporting women from diverse backgrounds It’s a practical guide informed by expert knowledge, activities, and real-world experiences. We’re incredibly proud of our Workplace Programs Manager, Juliana Mantilla, whose expertise played a significant role in shaping this resource. ➡️ Read more about the Empowerment Through Insight resource on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ga_E2E9c Congratulations to all involved in this vital project. We know this resource will empower, support, and strengthen communities for years to come. #ChallengeDV #EndDFV #DomesticViolenceAwareness #MulticulturalLeaders #SafeCommunities #DFVPrevention #leadership #empowerment #community

How the 50-30 Challenge can help organizations improve representation at the board and senior leadership level @TorontoMetDI https://ow.ly/EMRf50RFxVR @TorontoMet #cdnpoli #SenCA #boarddiversity