Leadher QC

Thank you for joining us last night at our Poised for Success Huddle! It was an incredible evening filled with impactful stories, genuine connections, and so much inspiration!??? A huge thank you to our amazing presenter, Heather Honig Schwenneker, and her mentees—Ashley Allen Smith, Jen Askew, and Jacqueline Houtekier—for sharing their expertise and insights on professional presence, and facilitating meaningful conversations.?? Each attendee walked away with actionable steps to enhance their professional presence and move closer to achieving their career goals.???? Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community of empowered women. Thank you for making the evening so memorable!?? #LeadherQC #PoisedForSuccess #StrikeAMatch #WomenEmpoweringWomen

?Meet Our Presenters!? It's not too late to join us tomorrow evening for Poised for Success: Own Your Professional Presence this Wednesday, November 20th, and learn from this incredible lineup of inspiring women! They’ve put together a dynamic and interactive session designed to help you take immediate action on enhancing your professional presence and achieving success in your career.?? ?Heather Honig Schwenneker, Ph.D. is a Leadership Development Consultant and Lead(h)er’s 2024 Mentor of the Year. Heather holds a doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and prior to shifting to freelance, spent 20 years at John Deere, primarily in Leadership Development. ?Ashley Allen Smith is the Community Engagement Manager for the City of Moline. She has a strong passion for service and community improvement, and is committed to making a meaningful impact. ?Jacqueline Houtekier is the Assistant Vice President of Learning & Development at Empeople Credit Union. Jacq is a dynamic and experienced development professional with a passion for developing individuals to a high level of performance. ?Jennifer Askew is the Product Marketing Manager for Retail Acquisition and Expansion at Inmar Intelligence. Jen is a passionate marketing and sales professional with experience in business and the agricultural sector. Doors open at Royal Neighbors in downtown Rock Island at 5:30 PM for networking & refreshments, with the program starting at 6 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, grow, and empower yourself and others!?? ?? RSVP today at the link below:?? https://ow.ly/9QNh50UahYu #LeadherQC #WomenSupportingWomen #QCNetworking #PoisedForSuccess

??THIS Wednesday is the night!?? Join Lead(h)er for Poised for Success: Own Your Professional Presence!?? ??Doors open at 5:30 PM at Royal Neighbors in downtown Rock Island for networking & refreshments, and the program kicks off at 6 PM. Participants will gain actionable insights into enhancing their professional presence and meet other like minded QC women at this event.??? Our Huddles are free and open to all women in the QC workforce—but seating is limited, so RSVP today at the link below to secure your spot!?? ?? RSVP here: https://ow.ly/4RT250U9lcz Help Lead(h)er make a difference in our community!?? This is a special Huddle as we're also hosting a Hygiene Drive benefiting the YWCA Empowerment Center. Bring a donation to help those in need—items will be collected at registration.?? Together, we can uplift our community while empowering other women.?? We can't wait to see you there!?? #LeadherQC #PoisedForSuccess #Professional Development

?What is a Huddle?? Join us next Wednesday, November 20th, and find out!?? Lead(h)er Huddles are our signature, all-women networking events designed to equip women in the Quad Cities with the tools and connections they need to thrive in the workforce.?? ??Our Huddles are completely FREE and open to all QC women, regardless of profession. Huddles are designed to fuel YOUR fire and help every QC woman excel in their careers and hit their professional goals. Whether it's your first Lead(h)er event or you’re a regular, you’ll be welcomed into an inspiring community focused on success, growth, and supporting one another!?? ??Mark your calendar, invite a friend, and come see what the buzz is all about!?? ??Doors open at 5:30 PM for networking and refreshments, with the program starting at 6 PM. Consider bringing a donation to help those in need--we'll be hosting a Hygiene Drive benefiting the YWCA Empowerment Center, (donations will be collected at registration).?? ??RSVP now: https://ow.ly/7zVp50U79PR #LeadHerHuddle #Networking #WomenSupportingWomen #QCEvents

?????ONE WEEK AWAY!????? Our Huddle, Poised for Success: Own Your Professional Presence, is happening NEXT WEEK on Wednesday, November 20th!??????????? This FREE professional development event is designed to help you enhance and elevate your professional presence while connecting with other QC women.?? ??Doors open at 5:30 PM for networking and refreshments. Our program kicks off at 6 PM with impactful insights, interactive discussion and practical takeaways. You’ll leave with a better understanding of your own professional presence and actionable steps to elevate it right away!? ??Consider bringing a donation to help those in need--we'll be hosting a Hygiene Drive benefiting the YWCA Empowerment Center, (donations will be collected at registration).?? ??RSVP today at the link below to secure your spot! Don’t miss this chance to grow and connect with amazing women in the QC! ??https://ow.ly/SEmo50U6rZY

??It’s Friday—set aside some time for your future self and professional growth by marking your calendar for our next Huddle! ?? Join Lead(h)er on Wednesday, November 20th for Poised for Success: Own Your Professional Presence.??Expect an evening filled with powerful insights on enhancing your professional presence, meeting incredible women from the QC who are passionate about connecting and supporting each other, and walking away with actionable steps to level up your career! ?? Our speaker, Heather Honig Schwenneker—2024 Mentor of the Year and Leadership Development Consultant—will lead an engaging and dynamic session alongside her inspiring Strike a Match Mentees: Ashley Allen Smith, Jen Askew, and Jacqueline Houtekier. Be sure to bring business cards as you will have a lot of opportunities to connect with other like minded women at this event!????♀? ??Doors open at 5:30 PM for networking, refreshments, and a special Hygiene Drive to fill the YWCA Quad Cities Empowerment Center’s Hygiene Pantry! Please bring any hygiene item donations to support those in need. The Program begins at 6 pm and seating is limited! RSVP today to save your spot at the link below: ??https://ow.ly/k6lk50U3v0J

The Women Lead Change QC Conference team did it again—what an electrifying day!??Our executive director and volunteers loved connecting with attendees and sharing about our Strike a Match Mentorship Program!?? ??Interested in learning more? Check out our website at https://lnkd.in/d_UiFMP. Strike a Match and apply to be a Mentee or Mentor today!?? Plus we couldn’t resist the most GORGEOUS photo op with The Snap Wagon Photo Booth!??????

??Hey QC Women, are you ready to level up in your career?!?????? Join our FREE Strike a Match Mentorship Program and Lead(h)er will hand pick a Mentor for you based on your professional goals.? A Strike a Match Mentor can empower you to gain confidence and take your career to the next level.?? ??Our Strike a Match Mentorship Program fuels career and community engagement for QC working women. How does it work??? You apply, we match you with a Mentor based on your application, and you meet with your Strike a Match Mentor for one hour a month for the next 18 months, working together to reach your personal and professional goals!?? Don’t wait—apply now, and Strike a Match???? ??Apply for a Strike a Match Mentor here??: https://lnkd.in/d_UiFMP ?? #StrikeAMatch #MentorshipMatters #LeadherQC #FueltheFire

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?? Let’s Huddle Up, QC! ?? Join Lead(h)er for Poised for Success: Own Your Professional Presence on Wednesday, November 20th! ??Our speaker, Heather Honig Schwenneker—2024 Mentor of the Year and Leadership Development Consultant—will lead an engaging and dynamic session alongside her inspiring Strike a Match Mentees: Ashley Allen Smith, Jen Askew, and Jacqueline Houtekier. Expect an evening filled with powerful insights on enhancing your professional presence, meeting incredible women from the QC who are passionate about connecting and supporting each other, and walking away with actionable steps to level up your career! ??? ??Doors open at 5 PM for networking & refreshments. Program begins at 6 PM. Seating is limited! RSVP today to save your spot at the link below: ??https://lnkd.in/g65YvCFD #LeadherHuddle #WomenSupportingWomen #QuadCitiesNetworking #PoisedForSuccess