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Discussion Series Videos
'Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable'
2020
was a year like no other as we continue to live through a period of history
that we will be talking about for many years. We have experienced a range of
challenges, yet have also been inspired in unexpected ways. There have been
opportunities because of these challenges and many stories of growth and
potential as a result of new norms, new practices and new ways of working. The
resilience illustrated in these stories are promising. Building our resilience
helps us to endure as we continue to work through these challenges as well as
to be there for others who need our support. With that purpose in mind, I
created the following virtual discussion series to explore a variety of topics
with several accomplished leaders. This will be a on-going series on a
quarterly basis on a variety of topics.
"The Panel Discussion Series discussions have provided both valuable insights and guidance as I look to advance my leadership skills and network. They are incredibly valuable and challenging - forcing me to recognize how comfortable I have become and that I need to get uncomfortable!"
You can watch the videos from the meetings below.
LANDING AND STARTING A NEW JOB VIRTUALLY - March 9, 2021, 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Personal stories, lessons learned and effective strategies for searching and on-boarding in a new job virtually, with a panel of distinguished leaders:
Alison Blackburn
Director, Human Resources
Business Partner at Tufts Health Plan
Elaine Chen
Cummings Family Professor of the
Practice in Entrepreneurship and Director, Tufts Entrepreneurship Center
Kate Cox
Senior Director of Client Relations
at Bright Horizons
Deniz Razon
Chief Business
Officer at Servier Pharmaceuticals
Watch the video
What people said about LANDING AND STARTING A NEW JOB VIRTUALLY
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"Thanks for this robust event, and appreciated the perspective of the panelists. All modeling the spirit of IWD!"
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"Great points…good conversation….making me think."
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"Wonderful session - great ideas and suggestions….I am energized."
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - December 2020
Build awareness of triggers, practice self-care, compassion and empathy during challenging times with a panel of influential leaders:
Derek Depelteau
Global Head of Study
Management at Merck KGaA
Gillian Meek
Former President at KEDS USA
Valerie Murray
Head of HR, Enterprise
Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing at Fidelity Investments
Chelse Prejean
Process Safety
Manager at Cabot Corporation
Watch the video
What people said about EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
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"Thank you for a wonderful program and impressive panel - love hearing the message about the value of positivity and optimism; and the wisdom of stopping to think before speaking, particularly in a difficult situation."
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"Thank you so much for sharing and leading this amazing panel on emotional intelligence. It was so insightful and inspiring especially reinforcing the power of gratitude, one of the silver linings of this year!"
PERSONAL BRANDING - November 2020
Stay true to self and enhance personal brand in a virtual world with a panel of esteemed leaders across a variety of career journeys:
Jillian T. Allen, RD
RDN
Research Fellow, United States Army and Whole Balanced Nutrition
Patricia Cotter, Ed.D
Executive Director at
MIT's Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship
Debbie Gustafson
CEO at Energetiq
Nicole Stern
VP of Design at
EverQuote
Watch the video
What people said about PERSONAL BRANDING
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"Thank you for the sharing and inspiration for us to strengthen our personal brands. Being authentic and being comfortable with being uncomfortable!"
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"What a wonderfully honest, inspiring conversation, Rita! Thanks for putting together such a great panel."
RACIAL EQUITY - October 2020
Opportunities for building awareness of biases and unlearning established behaviors with a panel of highly respected experts:
Romina Bongiovanni
Head of Global
Communications at New Balance
Juliette Mayers
President and CEO of
Inspiration Zone LLC
Ann Moritz
Principal of Moritz Advisory Group
Shilpa Pherwani
CEO and Principal of IBIS
Consulting
Watch the video
What people said about RACIAL EQUITY
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"You have all inspired me- great content and thoughts!"
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"Thank you - grateful to have joined. Amazing hour!"
RESILIENCE DURING COVID-19 - September 2020
Personal stories of growth and inspiration with a panel of distinguished leaders:
Laurie Halloran
President and
CEO of Halloran Consulting Group
Dara Lee Lewis, MD
Physician at Lown
Cardiovascular Group and Brigham & Women's Hospital
Ilhiana Rojas
Chief Development Officer at
ALPFA Boston and CEO of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting
Leigh J. Tucker, CPA
Principal, Nonprofit at CLA
Watch the video
What people said about RESILIENCE DURING COVID-19
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"What a wonderful way to start the day - with words of wisdom and encouragement. Thank you Rita and panelists!"
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"The webinar this morning was high quality, a great selection of speakers, and huge insights. So many of the stories they shared were applicable to my own life; taking time to think through how all these transitions are affecting us was very valuable. Congratulations on a high value event."
