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2024-2025 Past Events
Join WEST for an insightful and interactive panel discussion exploring the latest advancements and investments in women's health. Building off last year's momentum around women's health, we are hosting a panel that will focus on real-world innovations shaping the future of healthcare for women. Our expert panelists spanning biotech and investment will dive into key innovation areas such as cardiovascular disease, oncology, and autoimmune disorders. We’ll discuss groundbreaking research and how the investment landscape is evolving in regards to women’s health. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights to close the gap, hear from industry leaders, and explore where the future of women's health is headed. Location: Bayer CoLab, 238 Main St., Cambridge, MA 02142 Giving & Receiving Feedback: Discover How to Make these Conversations Easier - For Both of You! The goal of this workshop is for participants to understand that giving and receiving feedback is not one-size-fits all. They will reflect on what they need to feel safe/comfortable receiving feedback and they'll learn how to customize their feedback for anyone on their team—including their manager.
Participants will learn 4 basic steps to giving meaningful feedback in a way that feels safe for both the giver and receiver.
They'll learn the importance of appreciation in offering feedback. They'll walk away with three questions they can use to start any feedback discussion. Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 More Information: https://www.westorg.org/2025-06-10-giving-receiving-feedback Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking: Regulatory, Clinical Trials, Technical Clinical Writing This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps. Panelists to Include:
Location: Zoom WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking The WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking series has become one of our most popular! These events are great opportunities to network with other STEM professionals while enjoying drinks and appetizers. Location: Beam Therapeutics, 238 Main St., Cambridge, MA WEST Open House: Explore Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities Connect with WEST Board Members and community leaders, and hear firsthand from members about the value WEST brings—from why they got involved to how it’s impacted their careers. We’ll highlight our diverse programming, including professional development workshops, mentoring opportunities, and our vibrant community of women in STEM. You'll also learn about the many ways to get involved, including hosting events by donating venue space, becoming a sponsor, paying for memberships or event tickets for company employees, etc. Discover how partnering with WEST not only supports our mission, but also provides meaningful engagement and visibility for your organization. Location: Zoom Rethinking Networking for Introverts: A Strategy Session for Mindset & Behavioral Shifts Networking. What comes to mind when you hear that word? Do you see a room filled with happy people deep in conversation? Or does it ignite an image of you showing up and not knowing what to say? Are you worried that you won't know how to start a meaningful conversation, or how to join a group deep in conversation? Or are you most dreading the idea of an evening filled with superficial small talk? If any of these images or concerns sound familiar, you have a lot of company. Most people—and especially introverts—find networking challenging for various reasons. We hear this a lot in our WEST community, and we are here to offer effective strategies and new ways of looking at networking to make the experience more meaningful and less stressful. We've invited three coaches in our community to share strategies and new perspectives on how to navigate an evening of networking without the worry and dread. WEST Board members Laurie Bohn and Pallavi Srivastava Srivastava along with WEST Past President Etta Jacobs will share key insights, strategies and stories of success. You will also get to hear directly from a senior leader, a self-described introvert, who has found ways to prepare herself ahead of time so she can show up with confidence. She's learned that it's all about the preparation! Location: Just A Start, 430 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140 How to Have Difficult Conversations with Ease Have you ever dreaded having a conversation you knew you needed to have? Whether it’s addressing an awkward situation, standing up for yourself, delivering unpleasant news, or asking for a promotion, it’s not always easy. As a professional woman in the STEM field, how do you handle difficult conversations with grace & ease?
Location: Zoom Empowering YOU: How to Be a Great Coach or Mentor Embark on a journey to uncover the key points of coaching & mentoring in the workplace. Explore the nuances (differences and similarities) between the two powerful approaches while digging into the foundational elements of the coaching relationship. Discover how to create an intentional coaching alliance setting the stage for success for you and your team. Dive into practical, hands-on exercises (on active listening and powerful questioning) to immediately kickstart and get the most out of your coaching and mentoring journey. Plus, learn invaluable techniques for giving and receiving feedback from all stakeholders. Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop where learning meets action! This session will be led by Pallavi Srivastava and Karin von Hodenberg. Location: Be Biopharma, One Kendall Square, Bldg. 200, 3rd Floor, Be Bio Cafe, Cambridge, MA Storytelling for Leaders Discover the impact stories can have on your communications. Learn to frame stories for impact, tailoring them for your team, boss, or group presentations. Participants will explore how to leverage neuroscience in storytelling, improve messaging to inspire and engage audiences, and shift from fact-driven to human-centric presentations to inspire stakeholders. Telling the right story at the right time can help you build trust, advocate for yourself, and advance your career. The workshop, led by Sophie Wadsworth, will include opportunities for participation, reflection, and Q&A. Participants will leave with actionable steps to enhance how they tell stories to inspire both themselves and others to take action. Location: Zoom WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking - SOLD OUT The WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking series has become one of our most popular! These events are great opportunities to network with other STEM professionals while enjoying drinks and appetizers. Location: Monte Rosa Therapeutics, 321 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA Women's Health with Keynote Speaker Dr. Julia Edelman We are excited to host an event featuring Dr. Julia Edelman, a board-certified gynecologist, renowned menopause expert, and founder of Women’s Health and Gynecology of New England. Dr. Edelman has dedicated her career to helping women ages 18 to 60+ live healthier, more vibrant lives. Join us for the opportunity to get your burning health questions answered! Dr. Edelman will be tailoring this event to the questions submitted by attendees. If you've ever had a women's health question for yourself, a loved one, or how leadership can consider women's health in workplace culture and day-to-day decisions, this is for you. Location: Zoom Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Working for Yourself: Independent Consulting, Coaching This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferrable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps. Panelists will include: Erin Deemer - Organization Development Consultant, Independent Location: Zoom Personal Branding & Marketing Yourself When we use the term “marketing”, most people think of products, services and commodities. How about ourselves – marketing our talents, accomplishments and value – inside our organizations and outside within our profession, industry and community. Are we comfortable talking about ourselves in this way? More importantly, are we prepared to talk about ourselves in this way – packaging our talents, ideas and accomplishments – showcasing them, leveraging them and presenting our value internally within our organizations and externally within our chosen fields, industries & communities? Are we managing our careers as proactively as we help others manage theirs? Identifying, creating and articulating one's “personal brand" empowers us to 'own our career', seize opportunities we aspire to achieve and tell our stories. Personal branding and the ability to market ourselves is an essential ingredient for successful career management at all stages of our careers. Learn how to create a framework to embrace and develop this core competency. Location: Zoom What's Your Communication Style? While many of us intellectually recognize that there are different communication styles in the workplace, in times of stress or uncertainty, we risk making emotionally-based assumptions about others’ motivations, behaviors and styles. This can undermine our confidence, relationships and overall productivity. Using the Deloitte Business Chemistry Profiles model, we’ll explore different communication styles to help you better understand and improve your interactions with others. In this interactive session, we will:
Location: Prime Medicine, 60 First St., Cambridge, MA 02141 WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking The WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking series has become one of our most popular! These events are great opportunities to network with other STEM professionals while enjoying drinks and appetizers. This month, we're excited to be celebrating Women's History Month at this event with several special activities! Location: Zoom Unlock Your Leadership Potential The best outcomes in science and technology don’t just come from brilliant ideas – they come from great leaders who can guide teams, inspire creativity, and navigate challenges. Join Gwen Acton, PhD, author of Leadership for Scientists and Engineers, for an interactive session designed for those in science and technology who want to enhance their personal leadership impact. Whether you're navigating change, leading a team, or preparing for a future leadership role, this session will give you practical strategies to lead with confidence and drive innovation. You'll gain insights on:
Location: Zoom From Self-Criticism to Self-Support: Transform Your Inner Dialogue Based on the Book "Relationship with the Self" Inner critics - the internalized voices of self-doubt and criticism - affect us all. They can negatively impact our careers, relationships, and overall well-being. At work, inner critic voices can sabotage your performance, productivity and leadership effectiveness. Learn how to recognize and overcome these self-limiting voices, in this workshop with the author Pallavi Srivastava. Join this workshop based on the book ‘Relationship With The Self: Actionable Inputs To Personal Growth And Change’ and learn directly from the author:
Location: Lab Central Everything is Negotiable - Do It Skillfully! This session addresses key skills in negotiations to apply at any level - beginner to advanced. As a seasoned professional negotiator, Joy Conley Kacik will share rules, skills, tips and simple actionable steps that bring big returns. Location: Zoom Get to Know WEST - Membership Open House This is a wonderful opportunity to explore more about WEST – what we’re all about, meet fellow members (including Ad Board and Board members), and learn more about upcoming activities and benefits. Come join us and engage in meaningful conversations, and discover all that we have to offer. Location: Zoom Become a More Confident Ally What does it actually mean (and not mean) to be an ally? Many well-intentioned professionals would like to be allies but they’re not sure how. They have concerns about overstepping or misreading situational cues. Or they feel uncomfortable having conversations about what support looks like to others. Regardless of your background, role or level, you can be an ally. In this presentation led by Kim Meninger, we will debunk common myths around allyship and explore actionable steps you can take to become a more confident ally. Plus a panel on what this looks like in the real world. Panelist include:
Location: Zoom, Alnylam, Cambridge, MA Rise & Thrive: Visioning Tools to go from Stress to Success & Achieve Your Dreams Women’s health is disproportionately affected by stress and anxiety. Women have 30% more neurons firing at any given time than men, which supports their having stronger skills such as empathy, intuition, collaboration, and self-control, but it also makes women vulnerable to anxiety, depression, pain, and insomnia. Women leaders need tools that support our cognitive and mental well-being in order to thrive. Location: Zoom Tips From Recruiters & Industry Leaders: Resume Building, Interviewing, and How to Get Your Resume In Front of a Hiring Manager Join WEST, Stratacuity, and hiring managers from Boston-based biopharma companies! Stratacuity, a biotech recruitment firm with over 20 years of experience connecting life science companies with the brightest talent in the Boston area, will bring their expertise in the R&D, Technical Operations/CMC, and Clinical Research/Regulatory spaces to put you in the best position as a candidate to land your next career opportunity. We will also be joined by 3 hiring managers actively working in the biopharmaceutical industry that will provide their perspectives on the following topics:
Location: Zoom Boundaries: Exploring & Setting Boundaries to Reduce Your Stress & Increase Your Confidence In this interactive workshop you will have the chance to explore the ways Boundaries show up in your own life. You will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to set limits on your time that are aligned with your values and what matters most to you. You will be able to identify ways to lead your life so that you can meet all the important commitments first—and do so while being free of the guilt and uncertainty when you say "No" to the expectations. In this workshop, you will have the chance to identify the boundaries in your life that are most challenging for you. Is it saying "No"? Is it making time for self-care? Is it letting go of the guilt for arranging a girls' night out once in a while? Or is it getting creative on finding a way to say "Yes" to projects and goals you've been too busy to achieve? Location: Alexandria Real Estate, 400 North Beacon Street, Engine Room, Watertown, MA 02472 Women & Money: From Exclusion to Empowerment In this presentation, we will delve into the dynamic and evolving relationship between women and their money. We begin by examining the historical forces that have shaped the financial landscape for women, laying the foundation for understanding where we are today. From there, we turn our attention to the present, addressing the pressing question: “Am I Average?” Location: Pfizer, 610 Main St., Cambridge, MA 2024 Landing a Job Through Recruiters Eyes Ever wonder what a recruiter sees after you hit the submit button on your application for a job? The hardest part of the job hunt is often the waiting between submitting an application and getting a response. During the wait we all wonder what a recruiters and hiring managers see, if we're what they're looking for, and if we were able to best convey to them that we very well could be the right candidate for the job. Join us for the second event in this series to hear from hiring managers with decades of experience, learn what they're looking for, and learn some tips to help you make a great first impression. Hiring Managers: Location: Zoom Mental Balance: Navigating Layoffs & Job Changes Are you struggling to cope with the stress and uncertainty of a layoff? It's a tough experience that can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and uncertain about what lies ahead. However, it is possible to navigate through this tough time and emerge stronger and more resilient than before. In this webinar, we'll explore the mental and emotional challenges that come with job loss, and share a mental model that can help you move through these challenges in a healthy and productive way. We'll also discuss the human tendency to seek certainty and avoid uncertainty, and how to embrace uncertainty as an opportunity for growth and learning. Most importantly, we will focus on the state of mind necessary for moving forward and taking action. By cultivating a growth oriented and proactive mindset, you can build resilience and make meaningful progress towards your career goals. Join us for this webinar and gain valuable insights for achieving mental balance during times of change. Whether you're currently facing a job change or simply preparing for the future, we're here to help you thrive and succeed! This insightful webinar will be led by:
Location: Zoom Networking Night Networking is a crucial part of career growth. Spend an evening networking with other STEM professionals all around the Greater Boston Area. Join WEST for an amazing evening of appetizers and networking. This is a professional development event that will be just as much fun as it could be great for your career! Location: Agios Pharmaceuticals, 88 Sidney St., Cambridge, MA 01239 Actionable Tips for Women in STEM to Break Glass Ceilings & Uplift Their Colleagues Join Foley Hoag and WEST, a learning community that provides women in the enterprise of science and technology with the inspiration, knowledge, and connections to reach their full potential, to learn more about the legal aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Affirmative Action in June of 2023. This timely and important conversation will focus on what corporate leaders, business leaders, and those outside the higher education space need to keep in mind regarding the legal ramifications of this decision, early responses to the decision from a legal and political perspective, and recommendations and best practices for pursuing DE&I goals. Together Rosa J. Nuñez, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Foley Hoag, and Chris Hart, Partner, DE&I Counseling, Defense & Investigations at Foley Hoag will discuss key topics. Location: Foley Hoag LLP Seaport World Trade Center West, 155 Seaport Boulevard, 17th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 Launching Leadership: Navigating the Journey of Women as First-Time Executives & Founders Are you a woman leader on the cusp of stepping into executive or founder roles? Join our intimate and insightful forum, specifically designed for women like you. Hear from a panel of accomplished women CEOs and founders who have successfully navigated the challenges and triumphs of leadership. Our 'Launching Leadership: Navigating the Journey of Women as First-time Executives and Founders' event offers a unique opportunity to learn from their experiences, gain practical advice, and connect with like-minded women leaders. This in-person event will feature a panel discussion featuring four experienced women CEOs and Founders, an intimate forum ensuring meaningful connections and interactive Q&A, and a networking session to connect with fellow women leaders. This event will be moderated by Rachele Ryan, Director of Partnerships at LabCentral. Panelists to include: Vered Bisker-Leib, Former CEO of Compass Therapeutics Location: The Termeer Foundation, 1393 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215 LinkedIn for Personal Branding: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market In today's technology-driven age, your LinkedIn presence holds immense power as the primary digital impression you make on potential clients, hiring managers, partners, and colleagues. LinkedIn offers the opportunity to craft a powerful profile, foster meaningful engagement within your network, and harness the potential of an amazing content platform to enhance your visibility and credibility. Discover how to navigate the impact of artificial intelligence while staying true to your personal authenticity. Learn and be inspired to: Location: Lab Central, 700 Main Street, Lobby, Cambridge, MA 02139 Rockstar Breakfast If you would love to learn about industry achievements and experiences first-hand from some of the most respected leaders in their fields, you won't want to miss this event WEST's Rockstar Breakfast. Join us for an intimate event where the panel of leading women in venture capital will share their roles, career journey, professional achievements, lessons learned, inspirations, advice, and more. The panel will feature Sarah Gheuens, Chief Medical Officer & Head of R&D at Agios Pharmaceuticals, Hui Gao, Senior Director of Translational Research at Agios and Megan Wind-Rotolo, Senior Director of Translational Medicine at Agios. Registration for this event is limited to maintain an intimate, engaging environment. Location: Agios Pharmaceuticals, 64 Sidney St., Heliopolis Conference Room, Cambridge, MA 02139 Building Relationship Capital Building a professional network is more than just asking people to connect on LinkedIn or trading business cards at an event. It is about building relationships over time that lead to mutual benefit. Learn how to build your “relationship capital” through a variety of active and passive strategies that ensure your name stays top of mind so opportunities flow your way. This workshop will be lead by Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch.
Location: Zoom WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking The WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking series has become one of our most popular! These events are great opportunities to network with other STEM professionals while enjoying drinks and appetizers. Location: Foley & Lardner LLP, 111 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02199 Work-Life Harmony: Debunking the Myth, Defining Your Balance Join us for an empowering workshop where we'll explore the why, what, and how of achieving work-life harmony. We'll tackle the biggest myth surrounding work-life balance - that it will cost you career success - and discover how balance can actually fuel your professional growth.
Why: Understand the importance of work-life harmony for your career, relationships, and well-being.
What: Define what work-life balance means to you, identify your priorities, and recognize what you need more of in your life.
How: Take small, clear, and specific actions to achieve your desired balance, to enhance success and fulfillment.
In this interactive workshop, you'll:
Leave with clarity, next steps and the confidence to achieve work-life harmony that supports your career and well-being. Register now! This session will be led by WEST's own Pallavi Srivastava, CEO & Executive Coach with The Wellbeing Ways LLC, and Author of the book 'Relationship With The Self.' Location: Zoom Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking: AI & Computational Science In the world of science, careers are no longer linear or predictable. What was once a clearly sign-posted path as you progressed through milestones, a career road map is now circuitous presenting new challenges and opportunities at every bend. Life-long careers in one sector or one company are becoming a rarity as new technologies and shifting social norms disrupt traditional careers. Both employers and employees are seeking more diversity of experience, lifestyle flexibility and alternative paths. This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferrable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps Panelists to include: Maria Moya - Sr Staff ML Engineer, GeneDx Location: Zoom Influence Without Authority It is critical to be able to influence others regardless of position, especially when working cross-functionally and cross-culturally. It is more effective to use personal power to influence others to build commitment, not just compliance. To get things done in today's organizations, we must positively influence others, such as direct reports, colleagues, managers, clients, and suppliers, both inside and outside the organization. Typical influence goals include gaining buy-in for one's ideas, securing cooperation, attuning agendas, and sustaining action. The challenge is to understand how to implement a successful influence plan using the most effective skills. The Influence Without Authority virtual workshop will provide participants with this plan, along with an awareness of the different influence styles that can be applied. Location: Zoom The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier That Holds Successful Women in Place Fireside Chat With Author Ellen Connelly Taaffe Taaffe explains why women reach a certain level and then encounter barriers that prevent them from taking the next step in their careers as expectations rise. She brings a new framework to this conversation, with immediately actionable ideas, identifying the barriers that come from within. Join WEST Advisory Board members and executive coaches Etta Jacobs and Tammy Gooler Loeb for an engaging and enlightening fireside chat with the book’s author, Ellen Connelly Taaffe. Bring your questions and discussion points. You don't have to have read the book to enjoy this conversation and gain insight into breaking your own hidden barriers! Location: Zoom Show Her The Money SHOW HER THE MONEY is a documentary focused on raising awareness about an uncomfortable fact that underpins today's venture capital landscape: each year, startups founded solely by women receive less than 2% of available venture funding in the US. The movie follows four visionary women founders as they endure uphill battles to turn their ideas into reality. In spite of their dedication and passion, as well as constantly being challenged, these women, with the financial support and mentorship of their angel investors, become even more determined, resourceful, and resilient. Each business has the potential to become a “unicorn" - a billion dollar business, and over the course of the film, we witness that exponential growth a it happens. Featuring rock-star female investors who invest in diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations that will change the world, Show Her The Money reminds us that money is power and to achieve true equality, investing in women is imperative. Following the movie, we will host a panel discussion. We are lucky enough to have women from the film joining us for an intimate discussion. Gauri Nair, Senior Director, Business Development at AbCellera, will moderate the panel. Panelists will include:
Location: Agios Pharmaceuticals, 88 Sidney St., Cambridge, MA The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier That Locks Successful Women in Place - Session 3 In this book club series, we will meet during four (virtual) sessions to navigate and discuss the three sections of Taaffe’s book and conclude the series with a session with the author herself. While it is advisable to read each section of the book prior to the sessions, you will benefit from participating even if you have not read the full section we are discussing. This is a no-judgment book club! Come, learn, and share what you know from your own experience. Session 3 - Break Through: To the Gifts Across the Threshold We will step through the mirrored door into our growth with grit and gravitas. As we develop the awareness of our fears, and challenges, we will step forward to apply the strategies we learned, with greater courage and confidence. Most of all, we will have strengthened our sense of community and common language throughout this series, to support one another as we each take steps to carry ourselves in ways that align with our interests, values, and goals. Location: Zoom Networking for Introverts: How to Effectively Connect Networking and connecting effectively are pivotal for professional growth. While some find it intuitive, it can be daunting for introverts who feel drained from vs energized by social interactions. Attempting to adopt extroverted strategies often exacerbates discomfort and even causes some people to dread the idea of networking. To support their networking endeavors, WEST is offering this event tailored to introverts with practical tools and strategies, fostering authentic and confident connections. All are welcome to attend 'Networking for Introverts: How to Connect Effectively' to explore a refreshing approach to networking. In addition to insights from our panelists, introverts who've navigated networking hurdles, attendees will engage in interactive games, facilitated discussions, and open networking sessions. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment where introverts can thrive and connect with authenticity and confidence. Learning outcomes:
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Location: Be Biopharma, One Kendall Square, Bldg 200, 3rd Floor, Be Bio Cafe, Cambridge, MA The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier That Holds Successful Women in Place - Session 2 In this book club series, we will meet during four (virtual) sessions to navigate and discuss the three sections of Taaffe’s book and conclude the series with a session with the author herself. While it is advisable to read each section of the book prior to the sessions, you will benefit from participating even if you have not read the full section we are discussing. This is a no-judgment book club! Come, learn, and share what you know from your own experience. Session 2 - Break Away: Relearning Success Strategies We will focus on five strategies for success that can, at times, unintentionally sideline us. Our discussion will explore the ways in which we can use these strategies to work for us vs. against us. Ellen Taaffe calls these the five perils of success:
We will examine how these strategies might have served us earlier in our careers, and how they can become limiting behaviors as we advance. Then we will explore different skills and new approaches that can serve our goals to grow as leaders. Location: Zoom Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking: Drug Discovery In the world of science, careers are no longer linear or predictable. What was once a clearly sign-posted path as you progressed through milestones, a career road map is now circuitous presenting new challenges and opportunities at every bend. Life-long careers in one sector or one company are becoming a rarity as new technologies and shifting social norms disrupt traditional careers. Both employers and employees are seeking more diversity of experience, lifestyle flexibility and alternative paths. This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferrable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps. This panel will include subject matter experts in drug discovery teams including experts in: biology/pharmacology, chemistry, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, translational development, and toxicology. The panel discussion will be moderated by Siennah Greenfield, Scientist II- Drug Metabolism, Pharmacokinetics and Modeling at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Panelists include:
Location: Zoom The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier That Holds Successful Women in Place In this book club series, we will meet during four (virtual) sessions to navigate and discuss the three sections of Taaffe’s book and conclude the series with a session with the author herself. While it is advisable to read each section of the book prior to the sessions, you will benefit from participating even if you have not read the full section we are discussing. This is a no-judgment book club! Come, learn, and share what you know from your own experience. Session 1 - Break Open: How We See Ourselves We will identify the well-intentioned norms we learned earlier and unpack the socialization that supposedly prepared us for our careers, yet may have also created expectations that did not align well with the workplace cultures we landed in. Some of these experiences may have seeded doubts and held us back professionally or left us feeling unsure how to move forward. We will explore and discuss ways to untangle our expectations to see the strategies for moving our goals forward. Location: Zoom Piloting Your Way Through Chaos: How to Achieve Career Success Amidst Organizational Turbulence Managing your career (and your sanity) is a challenge in the best of times, and messy workplace dynamics only make it more difficult. Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring seasoned leaders who endured workplace challenges and emerged professionally and personally stronger. From navigating bankruptcies to succeeding amidst acquisitions and reorganizations, our panelists have steered their careers through challenging times. Their insights and advice will help you safeguard your career trajectory and preserve your sanity during times of uncertainty. Reserve your spot today and embark on the path to career resilience and success. Elena Spencer - Board President of WEST and Co-Founder, President, & CEO of The Kendall Square Orchestra Location: LabCentral, 700 Main Street, North, Cambridge, MA 02139 Women in Leadership Bootcamp Nucleate and WEST are hosting a virtual Women in Leadership Bootcamp. This event include several hours of workshops and talks from leaders in the life sciences on the topics of leadership styles, building confidence, and effective team dynamics and management. Attendance is limited. 11:00-11:10 AM: Welcome Location: Zoom
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