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January 2018
Communicating with Confidence – Open Circle Meeting
Many people think of confidence as a feeling. But in reality, it’s a set of behaviors that you can change and improve over time. By acting confidently, particularly at the start of your career, you can influence how others perceive you and change how you feel about yourself. Hear expert insights and real-life examples from women on strategies to build your confidence from the outside in.We'll be using the "Communicating with Confidence" discussion guide by Jennifer Allyn, Diversity Strategy Leader…
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Building the Leader in You – Venture Cafe session
Join Lean In STL at Venture Cafe as we lead an activity and discussion around what makes a good leader. As a group, we'll discuss the characteristics of leaders that have had a positive impact on our lives and each take a personal leadership inventory to identify our own strengths.We'll be in the James Crutchfield room.https://www.facebook.com/events/1858754221083464/
Find out more »How to Manage Your Inner Critic – Open Circle Meeting
Your thoughts are not necessarily facts. Women often rate their performance and abilities at work more negatively than men (often unknowingly), and when this inner critic is in charge, it can adversely affect your perceptions, decisions, and actions. We'll discuss simple, science-based tools and techniques to challenge those negative, inner critic thoughts and build confidence and self-efficacy instead.We'll be using resources by Greta Thomas, Co-founder of Full Potential Labs.https://www.facebook.com/events/358047411329288/
Find out more »March 2018
How to Talk About Sexual Harassment – Venture Cafe session
Sexual harassment is hard to talk about. If you’ve been harassed, you may experience trauma, shame, or anxiety. If someone you know tells you they’ve been harassed, it can be hard to know what to say. No matter which side of the conversation you're on, this session is designed to help you talk about it in ways that bring comfort and empowerment.We'll be using resources from Lean In and Jennifer Freyd, professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and…
Find out more »Self-Care After Sexual Harassment – Open Circle Meeting
For this meeting, we'll be using a guide designed for people who have been sexually harassed. It will teach you the psychological effects of harassment and help you brainstorm strategies for coping. Each step is based on findings from research in psychology.Resources were created in partnership between Lean In and Jennifer Freyd, professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and a researcher, consultant, speaker, and co-author of Blind to Betrayal. Professor Freyd has spent over two decades researching the…
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