Amanda Blesing FARPI’s Post

🔍 Looking for top talent in STEM? Look no further! Explore the Career Center at womeninstemleadership.org to connect with exceptional women in STEM fields! 💼 👩💻 Discover skilled professionals, diverse perspectives, and future leaders ready to make an impact in your organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to diversify and strengthen your team! 💪 #Recruiters #STEMTalent #DiversityinSTEM #WomenInSTEMLeadership

Feeling inspired by the incredible women and young girls I've had the privilege to engage with recently, as well as my women friends and colleagues who are excelling in their careers. From confident 11-year-olds to ambitious 25-year-olds , fantastic colleagues I work with everyday and my friends who are touching new heights in their fields -- their courage, confidence and passion are truly admirable! As we look to the future, here are three key areas I believe women can focus on: 1) Self-Advocacy: Embrace your worth and advocate for yourself in all aspects of life, whether it's negotiating salaries, speaking up in groups, or pursuing your passions. 2) Continuous Learning: Stay hungry for knowledge and seek out opportunities for growth and development. Lifelong learning is key to unlocking your full potential and staying ahead in an ever-changing world. 3) Support Networks: Surround yourself with mentors, allies, and peers who uplift and empower you. Cultivating a strong support system is essential for navigating challenges and achieving your goals. Together, let's continue to empower each other and pave the way for a brighter future. Keep shining, ladies! 💪🌟 #FutureLeaders #EmpoweredWomen #womenleadership #leadership Vinita Sahasranaman Annu Talreja Sachi Krishana Priyanka Shrivastava, PhD Priyanka Goswami Aakanxa Pandey Antara Jha Deepanvita Upadhyay Stephanie Robotham Omgita Awasthi Krati Seth Stephanie Roodhouse Laura Sanchez-Chaparro Sreeshna Sreekishan

🙋🏽♀️ What is the most frequently asked question I get when talking about our work at ExponentialChangemakers? ➡ 𝐼𝑠𝑛'𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑦 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑟? People are always surprised when I tell them about the #earlycareer #gendergap. This well-documented problem is the leading reason why most companies will never achieve workplace #genderparity. Although men and women are nearly equally represented in entry-level roles, only 38% of first-level managers are female. That’s because men are 25% more likely to be promoted from entry-level roles to first-level managers within the first 2-3 years of their careers. This ‘broken rung’ is when #women begin to fall behind. The good news? This is a problem that can be solved. In addition to creating an inclusive & high-functioning work culture, the same tools used to crack the glass ceiling can help close the early-career gender gap. These include growing a professional network, accessing #career & #leadership development experiences, and engaging in #coaching to support growth. ExponentialChangemakers is on a mission to close the early career gender gap - Will you join us? Thank you Kristen Weatherby, and my cohort of fabulous #femalefounders, for all of your support during the Breakthrough Labs #incubator. Valerie Sutton

A sad statistic despite the efforts of many tech businesses is that only 25% of the workforce is female, a stat that worsens at leadership - with only 11% being female. I find that one of the hardest things about being a woman is learning how to master the art of having difficult conversations (something i'm still pretty crap at myself) 🙄 Yesterday I attended a panel discussion hosted by Women in Tech forum (Ladies... you need to get involved!) on how to prepare for difficult conversations. I thought i'd share some takeaways for you: 🌟 Trust yourself - Imposter syndrome is a real thing... but your gut is very rarely wrong! 🌟 Difficult conversations are essential to growth - no change happens in your comfort zone. 🌟 You are the expert in your own role - Don't let anyone make you feel differently. 🌟 It's being in moments of discomfort that propel you forward in your career 🌟 Last but not least... always have empathy and validate peoples feelings It was an amazing talk and I think all my amazing female network should get involved! Thankyou Angie Vaux, Morgan Lewis, MBA, PHR, Morta Tyree and Caris Young 💖 #leadership #learning #womenintech