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:

Kim Meninger is a leadership coach, consultant and TEDx speaker who empowers individuals and organizations to reach new heights by making it easier to be human at work. Kim has coached hundreds of clients and has presented on career advancement and leadership topics to corporate, non-profit and academic audiences. Kim recognizes that the greatest challenges we face in the workplace are not related to our competence but to our confidence levels. She strives to reveal the messy human side of the workplace and provide actionable strategies to help us more confidently navigate our work environments because when we are more confident, we are more innovative, collaborative and inclusive -- and that's better for everyone! Kim also hosts the Impostor Syndrome Files podcast and leads a weekly Leading Humans discussion forum, which is free and open to all. Kim has a BA in psychology and an MBA from Boston College. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach with certifications in career, confidence, executive and leadership development coaching. Kim also holds a certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University. In addition to coaching, Kim serves on the leadership teams of several women’s empowerment groups. She lives in Groton, MA with her husband and two young boys.