This confidence-building session is designed for you to understand how much your appearance and behavior can have an impact on your work performance and how others perceive you, whether you just got promoted to a new position or are on the market for a new job. This session will discuss what’s appropriate and what isn’t,[…]

Volunteer work isn’t just personally fulfilling, but it can also be a career boost. From budget planning to fundraising to marketing and strategies, the skills you learn from volunteering in a nonprofit can mirror the leadership training you need to get to the C-suite. This session is designed to help you maximize career benefits from[…]

Learn how to solve problems by coming up with practical, creative, workable solutions through this human-centered design. This approach to problem solving starts and ends with people. During this workshop, you’ll get a crash course on the process and then go through a mini design challenge to learn how this method can be applied to[…]

This isn’t your typical conversation about breaking the glass ceiling or finding a work/life balance. Join a conversation with women news executives about the unforeseen challenges and rewards of managing a newsroom, the role of mentorship and how we can create a pipeline for future women leaders. Relevant research and resources, courtesy of speaker Rebekah[…]

Career changes start with knowing what you want, and finding the courage to make your dreams come true. If you’re ready to make a change, come to this interactive session where you will practice your networking skills, learn how to promote yourself, and hone communication skills for success. Don’t just look for new opportunities; take[…]

In a world of rapid change and 24/7 connectivity, the new normal means building a life that seamlessly integrates work/career aspirations and personal needs/values. In this session, we’ll consider the challenges created when the boundaries between our professional and personal lives are increasingly unclear. We’ll reassess what we want from work and life; and develop[…]

A great pitch to your boss or funders is more than coming up with a great powerpoint. Learn how to structure your pitch; create a clear, concise, persuasive message that is easily understood and articulated – and what sets an awesome pitch apart from an average one. iCon AAJA 2015 Powerpoint

Negotiating a salary can be intimidating. Whether you’re at your current job or making a leap to the next, this workshop will help shape realistic expectations and compare your performance with others. You’ll learn not just when to discuss your salary, but when not to. You’ll also learn how to negotiate an entire compensation package,[…]