2019 Women in Technology Coaching Sessions

Coaching Circles: June 9 - 11, 2019

Time	Speaker	Event Name
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Diana Ackerley	121 - Coaching Circle - WHY ARE WE TALKING PAST EACH OTHER? Research shows that 9 out of 10 conversations miss the mark. Come explore tools that will help elevate the quality of your conversations. More Research shows that 9 out of 10 conversations miss the mark. Come explore tools that will help elevate the quality of your conversations. Reserve
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Marti Evans	122 - Coaching Circle - DO THESE THINGS AND DESTROY YOUR CREDIBILITY AS A LEADER IN A HEARTBEAT! Who you are as a leader is defined by your character, your competency, and the style in which you lead. These three elements ARE your brand. In this s More Who you are as a leader is defined by your character, your competency, and the style in which you lead. These three elements ARE your brand. In this session, we'll unpack the sabotaging behaviors that can occur in each element. We'll talk about WHY these sabotaging behaviors emerge, and how to take charge to ensure you don't undermine yourself as a leader. Reserve
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Gabrielle Hildebrand	123 - Coaching Circle - STANDING YOUR GROUND IN EMOTIONALLY CHARGED SITUATIONS Often when the stakes are high, we are hijacked by our emotions and say things we wish we hadn't, forget a critical communication, acquiesce to someth More Often when the stakes are high, we are hijacked by our emotions and say things we wish we hadn't, forget a critical communication, acquiesce to something we don't want, or lose the ability to speak altogether. Come learn to recognize your most common emotional responses, so that you can have access to your resources and be well spoken and effective in difficult situations. Reserve
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Jovita Jenkins	124 - Coaching Circle - LASER COACHING FOR WOMEN ON THE RISE Women in the workplace tend to believe that hard work will be recognized and rewarded. They feel the Powers-That-Be should just "know" that you should More Women in the workplace tend to believe that hard work will be recognized and rewarded. They feel the Powers-That-Be should just "know" that you should be tapped for new assignments and promotional opportunities. Nothing could be further from the truth! Gain tips on how to gain visibility and be viewed and treated like a rising star. Participants will collaborate to help each other brainstorm, explore different perspectives, and potentially move toward solutions to work-related challenges. Reserve
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Keiko Munechika	125 - Coaching Circle - CRUSHING YOUR FEAR Fear kills more dreams than failure. Fear is the number one reason why people do not take action to take their lives to the next level. We all have fe More Fear kills more dreams than failure. Fear is the number one reason why people do not take action to take their lives to the next level. We all have fear, regardless of how successful we may be. Come learn to identify your number one fear and how to use it to propel you to success. Reserve
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Judy Peebles	126 - Coaching Circle - WHAT ARE YOU REALLY COMMUNICATING? 11 ASSUMPTIONS IN 7 SECONDS When you meet someone for the first time, they are making at least 11 assumptions about you in the first 7 seconds. What are you REALLY communicating More When you meet someone for the first time, they are making at least 11 assumptions about you in the first 7 seconds. What are you REALLY communicating with your Attitude, Posture, Inner Dialogue, Body Language, etc.? What do you WANT to communicate? What can you do to influence these assumptions? Reserve
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Kristy Rogers	127 - Coaching Circle - HOW TO BE EMPOWERED IN MALE-DOMINATED ARENAS This is a thought-provoking and unique point of view to understanding female empowerment. We'll explore differences between "Business Mode" and "Frien More This is a thought-provoking and unique point of view to understanding female empowerment. We'll explore differences between "Business Mode" and "Friend Mode" and how to partner the two modes to bring out the best in all parties involved. These distinctions will increase your confidence and you'll also experience less disrespect and fewer hurt feelings. Applying this information will make you one of the best people to work with and/or to work for. Come learn how to: recognize each mode in yourself and others; switch modes in order to bring out the best in yourself and others; be taken more seriously as a business professional. Reserve
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Siskiyou	Frank Del Fiugo	136 - Coaching Circle - DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE With a template for dealing with difficult people, we'll examine some difficult personality types. You'll learn how to apply time-tested communication More With a template for dealing with difficult people, we'll examine some difficult personality types. You'll learn how to apply time-tested communication strategies to manage challenging personality types, be in charge of our own reactivity to difficult people, and facilitate positive outcomes in a timely fashion. Reserve
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Siskiyou	Carol Evanoff	137 - Coaching Circle - PERSONALIZE YOUR CAREER STRATEGIES Find out where you are in your career and what strategies to use next. We'll discuss each participant's situation and coach you toward your next steps More Find out where you are in your career and what strategies to use next. We'll discuss each participant's situation and coach you toward your next steps. Reserve
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Siskiyou	Kim Meninger	141 - Coaching Circle - BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER Confidence gaps are normal; but, if not managed effectively, they can prevent you from reaching your professional goals. Learn how to manage Impostor More Confidence gaps are normal; but, if not managed effectively, they can prevent you from reaching your professional goals. Learn how to manage Impostor Syndrome and other confidence challenges to maximize your career success. Reserve
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Siskiyou	Heather Furby	138 - Coaching Circle - DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: NAVIGATING COMMUNICATION IN LEADERSHIP In this interactive coaching circle, we'll explore what it means to be a woman of influence in a leadership position and how communication differs fro More In this interactive coaching circle, we'll explore what it means to be a woman of influence in a leadership position and how communication differs from when you were an individual contributor. We will practice examples of "managing up"as well as inspiring your team to bring their highest and best contributions to the workplace. Reserve
Jun 09 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Siskiyou	Renessa Boley Layne	139 - Coaching Circle - CONVERSATIONS IN THE FAST LANE In the mad dash to succeed, many of us find ourselves in the fast lane going in the wrong direction - compromising our health, relationships, passion, More In the mad dash to succeed, many of us find ourselves in the fast lane going in the wrong direction - compromising our health, relationships, passion, and personal satisfaction in the pursuit of achievement. Over time, we can question whether the payoff from our success is worth the sacrifice. Whether finding your "right direction" requires a complete personal or professional u-turn or a mere shift in direction, this thought-provoking session will revitalize your career, business, and personal life design. Reserve
Jun 10 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Donner	Diana Ackerley	211 - Coaching Circle - WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE? In your own leadership development journey, how do you define success? What are the next steps for you? What action would you like to take away from o More In your own leadership development journey, how do you define success? What are the next steps for you? What action would you like to take away from our Coaching Circle? A tool will be provided to explore this topic. Reserve
Jun 10 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Donner	Heather Furby	213 - Coaching Circle - DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: NAVIGATING COMMUNICATION IN LEADERSHIP In this interactive coaching circle, we'll explore what it means to be a woman of influence in a leadership position and how communication differs fro More In this interactive coaching circle, we'll explore what it means to be a woman of influence in a leadership position and how communication differs from when you were an individual contributor. We will practice examples of "managing up" as well as inspiring your team to bring their highest and best contributions to the workplace. Reserve
Jun 10 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Donner	Marti Evans	212 - Coaching Circle - THE POWER OF POWERFUL QUESTIONS We'll delve into why Powerful Questions are a MUST in your leadership arsenal, and why asking the right questions is way more important than having th More We'll delve into why Powerful Questions are a MUST in your leadership arsenal, and why asking the right questions is way more important than having the answers. Whether dealing with a critical project, personal interactions with difficult people, or establishing yourself as a strategic thinker - being known for asking Powerful Questions can set you apart from the pack. Reserve
Jun 10 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Donner	Jovita Jenkins	214 - Coaching Circle - LASER COACHING FOR WOMEN ON THE RISE Women in the workplace tend to believe that hard work will be recognized and rewarded. They feel the Powers-That-Be should just "know" that you should More Women in the workplace tend to believe that hard work will be recognized and rewarded. They feel the Powers-That-Be should just "know" that you should be tapped for new assignments and promotional opportunities. Nothing could be further from the truth! Gain tips on how to gain visibility and be viewed and treated like a rising star. Participants will collaborate to help each other brainstorm, explore different perspectives, and potentially move toward solutions to work-related challenges. Reserve
Jun 10 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Donner	Coleen McCray	216 - Coaching Circle - TRANSFORMING YOUR INTERACTIONS, TEAM, AND CULTURE - ONE CONVERSATION AT A TIME Learn about the power of conversations in regulating how people feel as you interact with them. Experience ways that you can intentionally approach co More Learn about the power of conversations in regulating how people feel as you interact with them. Experience ways that you can intentionally approach conversations to inspire transparency, understanding, and relationship-building to increase your and your team's ability to connect, think innovatively and strategically with others. Reserve
Jun 10 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Donner	Kim Meninger	217 - Coaching Circle - NAVIGATE OFFICE POLITICS WITH CONFIDENCE AND INTEGRITY To fully succeed and thrive in your organization, you need to understand the political landscape and strategically exert your political influence. Lea More To fully succeed and thrive in your organization, you need to understand the political landscape and strategically exert your political influence. Learn what is meant by "office politics," why politics are inevitable in any organization, and how to boost your own political influence at work. Reserve
Jun 10 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Donner	Keiko Munechika	218 - Coaching Circle - SETTING GOALS LIKE A BOSS Success is goal setting; everything else is commentary. What makes super achievers who they are? They set big and small goals when turning their visio More Success is goal setting; everything else is commentary. What makes super achievers who they are? They set big and small goals when turning their visions into reality. Our goals should be purpose-driven, not action. In other words, every goal we set should nurture a core need of our spirit. Otherwise, goals turn into meaningless to-do items. Come learn how to create exciting and challenging goals for every aspect of your life. Reserve
Jun 10 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Donner	Manuela Pauer	219 - Coaching Circle - GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN YOUR CAREER Unfortunately, doing great work is not enough. Many talented and extremely capable professionals are not being recognized and are not able to show the More Unfortunately, doing great work is not enough. Many talented and extremely capable professionals are not being recognized and are not able to show their full potential. Understand the most powerful actions that you can take towards getting to the next level in your career and the #1 thing stopping you from getting there. Leave with an action plan of what to focus on in order to advance in your career. Reserve
Jun 10 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Donner		221 - Coaching Circle - HOW TO DEVELOP MORE "BUSINESS FRIENDS" INSTEAD OF PROVING YOURSELF WITH MORE WORK Too often, business women take on more and more work at the expense of developing their network. We think we have to do more to prove ourselves. What More Too often, business women take on more and more work at the expense of developing their network. We think we have to do more to prove ourselves. What we're really missing is having a strong network in place. Having strong "Business Friends" makes you invaluable. You'll find that work becomes more fulfilling and satisfying when you have several connections supporting you and your goals. Come learn: Tips on how to build more Business Friends; Where to find time to develop more relationships; How to be a Business Friend to others. Reserve
Jun 10 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Donner	Renessa Boley Layne	220 - Coaching Circle - CREATING YOUR "PERFECT WORK" We can all get to a point where we feel bored, burned out, or unfulfilled in our work. You may want more passion, challenge, freedom, meaning, or infl More We can all get to a point where we feel bored, burned out, or unfulfilled in our work. You may want more passion, challenge, freedom, meaning, or influence in your work right now, yet have no idea where to start, what "perfect work" looks like for you, or how to overcome your fear of the risk to get it. This intimate coaching circle will equip you with a systematic process to redesign your ideal career or business and create a winning strategy to get highly paid doing work you love. Reserve
Jun 10 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Jovita Jenkins	252 - Coaching Circle - BUILDING EXECUTIVE LEVEL CONFIDENCE Making the move from middle management to the executive suite requires a healthy dose of confidence. Self-assurance is a must. Yet women, in particula More Making the move from middle management to the executive suite requires a healthy dose of confidence. Self-assurance is a must. Yet women, in particular, struggle with confidence. The "Impostor Syndrome" is real. In this circle, participants will share insights on ways to overcome feeling like an imposter and building their confidence muscles. Reserve
Jun 10 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Diana Ackerley	251 - Coaching Circle - WHAT DOES YOUR TEAM SAY ABOUT YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE THE ROOM? What assumptions do you hold about your team? A tool will be provided to explore this topic. More What assumptions do you hold about your team? A tool will be provided to explore this topic. Reserve
Jun 10 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Coleen McCray	253 - Coaching Circle - AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP: HOW TO USE YOUR BRAIN TO ENACT YOUR LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS Direct the energy from your triggers, motivators, and personality preferences to produce authentic, effective leadership. You'll leave with some key t More Direct the energy from your triggers, motivators, and personality preferences to produce authentic, effective leadership. You'll leave with some key tools made available via neuroscience ... and discuss among us how they're relevant in your current work context. Reserve
Jun 10 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Kim Meninger	254 - Coaching Circle - AUTHENTIC SELF-PROMOTION STRATEGIES TO RAISE YOUR INFLUENCE & VISIBILITY Many women are reluctant to engage in self-promotion because it feels self-serving - but your self-promotion efforts benefit your organization as well More Many women are reluctant to engage in self-promotion because it feels self-serving - but your self-promotion efforts benefit your organization as well. Learn practical strategies to help you authentically promote your value across your organization. Reserve
Jun 10 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Carol Evanoff	255 - Coaching Circle - EDGE OUT YOUR COMPETITORS Learn how to think strategically. Understand how to leverage losses for your future promotions. Learn how to identify future requirements, learn how t More Learn how to think strategically. Understand how to leverage losses for your future promotions. Learn how to identify future requirements, learn how to analyze your competition and get the edge on them. We'll do one-on-one coaching for your specific career path. Learn why white males get promoted, are made leaders, and earn 20% more than their female counterparts. You can learn to level the playing field! Reserve
Jun 10 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner		256 - Coaching Circle - HOW TO BE EMPOWERED IN MALE-DOMINATED ARENAS This is a thought-provoking and unique point of view to understanding female empowerment. We'll explore differences between "Business Mode" and "Frien More This is a thought-provoking and unique point of view to understanding female empowerment. We'll explore differences between "Business Mode" and "Friend Mode" and how to partner the two modes to bring out the best in all parties involved. These distinctions will increase your confidence, and you'll also experience less disrespect and fewer hurt feelings. Applying this information will make you one of the best people to work with and/or to work for. Come learn how to: recognize each mode in yourself and others; switch modes in order to bring out the best in yourself and others; be taken more seriously as a business professional. Reserve
Jun 10 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Donner	Bonita Banducci	257 - Coaching Circle - REALIZE 50/50: BRILLIANT WOMEN AND GREAT MEN IN PARTNERSHIP Open new opportunities for men to discover "what they didn't know they didn't know" ... "competencies" you contribute to accomplishing their goals (an More Open new opportunities for men to discover "what they didn't know they didn't know" ... "competencies" you contribute to accomplishing their goals (and yours) to increase innovation, productivity, and bottom-line results. We'll discuss powerful partnerships that overcome bias and avoid men walking on eggshells around women. Reserve
Jun 11 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Donner	Diana Ackerley	371 - Coaching Circle - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MOVE FORWARD? What's holding you back? If you couldn't fail, what would you be doing? Come explore how to empower yourself and take the next steps. More What's holding you back? If you couldn't fail, what would you be doing? Come explore how to empower yourself and take the next steps. Reserve
Jun 11 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Donner	Carol Evanoff	373 - Coaching Circle - GETTING HELP FROM MENTORS Who are potential mentors? What steps do I take once I identify a mentor? Setting expectations with mentors. How do I use a mentor in work life balanc More Who are potential mentors? What steps do I take once I identify a mentor? Setting expectations with mentors. How do I use a mentor in work life balance? Reserve
Jun 11 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Donner	Renessa Boley Layne	376 - Coaching Circle - CREATING YOUR "PERFECT WORK" We can all get to a point where we feel bored, burned out, or unfulfilled in our work. You may want more passion, challenge, freedom, meaning, or infl More We can all get to a point where we feel bored, burned out, or unfulfilled in our work. You may want more passion, challenge, freedom, meaning, or influence in your work right now, yet have no idea where to start, what "perfect work" looks like for you, or how to overcome your fear of the risk to get it. This intimate coaching circle will equip you with a systematic process to redesign your ideal career or business and create a winning strategy to get highly paid doing work you love. Reserve
Jun 11 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Donner	Jennifer LeBlanc	377 - Coaching Circle - POWERFUL STRATEGIES FOR FEMALE FOUNDERS Women receive 2% of venture funding and make up 9% of VC partners. Learn valuable strategies for reversing some of these issues that make being a fema More Women receive 2% of venture funding and make up 9% of VC partners. Learn valuable strategies for reversing some of these issues that make being a female founder harder. We'll look at some of the research together and you'll learn skills you can put into practice immediately to change the tides to favor your fundraising path, including a key skill that can increase your funding levels by 14x. Reserve
Jun 11 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Donner	Bonita Banducci	372 - Coaching Circle - REALIZE 50/50: BRILLIANT WOMEN AND GREAT MEN IN PARTNERSHIP Open new opportunities for men to discover "what they didn't know they didn't know" - the "competencies" you contribute to accomplishing their goals ( More Open new opportunities for men to discover "what they didn't know they didn't know" - the "competencies" you contribute to accomplishing their goals (and yours) to increase innovation, productivity, and bottom-line results. We'll discuss powerful partnerships that overcome bias and avoid men walking on eggshells around women. Reserve
Jun 11 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Donner	Janet Janssen	374 - Coaching Circle - POWER UP YOUR SALES THROUGH INFLUENCE AND IMPACT Power of Selling starts the moment you step into a room. Learn the principles to build positive influence and impact when you meet someone for the fir More Power of Selling starts the moment you step into a room. Learn the principles to build positive influence and impact when you meet someone for the first time, set the stage to earn trust, and create a future "yes" when you get to the Ask. In this circle you'll learn: three POWER sentences to increase the value of your product/ service; the significance of PLAY to craft innovative solutions to attract more customers; the PURPOSE of listening and pacing skills to increase trust between you and your prospects to gain their attention and interest. Reserve
Jun 11 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Donner	Jovita Jenkins	375 - Coaching Circle - SHIFT YOUR MINDSET: EMPLOYEE VS. ENTREPRENEUR In these uncertain times, the ability to shift your mindset is a key career survival skill. You are the CEO of your life. Collaborate with other parti More In these uncertain times, the ability to shift your mindset is a key career survival skill. You are the CEO of your life. Collaborate with other participants to begin to think like a successful startup: adapt to the future, invest in yourself, and transform your career. Reserve
Jun 11 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Donner	Kim Meninger	*378 - Coaching Circle - YES, YOU CAN BE NICE AND* RESPECTED AT WORK** Nice professionals create more engaged teams, more successful business relationships, and more pleasant work environments. Yet many women worry that t More Nice professionals create more engaged teams, more successful business relationships, and more pleasant work environments. Yet many women worry that their niceness is holding them back. Learn why being nice and being respected is not an either/or proposition. Reserve
Jun 11 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Donner	Keiko Munechika	379- Coaching Circle - MOVING UP THE LADDER Good is the enemy of great. You are here because you're good at what you do. Although it sounds counterintuitive, what got you here (being good) will More Good is the enemy of great. You are here because you're good at what you do. Although it sounds counterintuitive, what got you here (being good) will not take you to the next level (being great). Is it possible you are where you are despite your limitations? How would you like to know about the most destructive habits of world-class leaders? Come learn how to identify and destroy these career-limiting habits before they destroy your career potential. Reserve
Jun 11 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Donner	Manuela Pauer	380 - Coaching Circle - BREAK FREE FROM OVERWHELM, PROCRASTINATION, AND SELF-DOUBT Do you have so many things going on that you're being overwhelmed? Do you ever wrestle with procrastinating or self-doubts? Discover three surprising More Do you have so many things going on that you're being overwhelmed? Do you ever wrestle with procrastinating or self-doubts? Discover three surprising happiness traps that actually keep us from being happy. Understand why we get into feelings of overwhelm, procrastination, and self-doubt and what to do to overcome them, so you can be more effective, successful, and happy in your career. Reserve
Jun 11 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Donner		381 - Coaching Circle - HOW TO DEVELOP MORE "BUSINESS FRIENDS" INSTEAD OF PROVING YOURSELF WITH MORE WORK Too often, business women take on more and more work at the expense of developing their network. We think we have to do more to prove ourselves. What More Too often, business women take on more and more work at the expense of developing their network. We think we have to do more to prove ourselves. What we're really missing is having a strong network in place. Strong "Business Friends" makes you invaluable. You'll find that work becomes more fulfilling and satisfying when you have several connections supporting you and your goals. Come learn: Tips on how to build more Business Friends; Where to find time to develop more relationships; How to be a Business Friend to others. Reserve