WISE — Women in Sports and Events

?? WISE/R PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT! ?? Ready to join us March 18 in New York City for the 2025 WISE/R Symposium? You won't want to miss this panel — PWHL: Skating to Success. Join moderator Sarah Spain alongside senior executives from the league, panelists Amy Scheer, Jayne Bussman-Wise, and Mandy Gutmann, to examine the #PWHL's strategic approach starting with their #CBA, #talent pipeline development, and innovative business model. What you’ll learn: ?? Single entity model vs local market #investors. ?? Tailored player systems for the unique #sports ecosystem. ?? Community engagement strategies. ?? Future plans. Register today to save your spot! https://lnkd.in/emC4namm #wiseworks #wisemove #getwiser #womeninsports #womeninbusiness #womeninsportsbusiness #womenleaders

Do you have a plan to thrive? Join us at the MONEY ROOTS session with?Jacqueline Howard?at WISE/R 2025 and learn how to identify your core values—and create financial #goals that align with them. The #spending, #saving and #investing decisions that you make today are influenced by your earliest experiences with money. Money Roots is a financial education program designed to help you uncover the “why” behind your #money behaviors, so you can do better and live your best life. You can’t rewrite history, but by understanding it, you can change your financial future for the better. Register today for our annual WISE/R Symposium, in New York City March 18. One day can truly change the course of your career. https://lnkd.in/emC4namm #WISEmove?#WISEworks?#getWISER?#womeninsports?#womeninbusiness?#womenleaders?#womeninsportsbusiness

?? New WISE/R Session Added ?? Power Presence with?Dethra U. Giles: Own the Room, Command Your Voice, and Nail Your Elevator Pitch Owning the room involves both confident speaking and attentive listening. True influence comes from understanding what's needed to add value when you speak. Whether pitching an idea, negotiating, or making a first impression, your words must be timely and impactful. This interactive session will teach participants how to master presence, refine their elevator pitch, and develop strategic awareness for purposeful communication. Through coaching and feedback, participants will learn to own any space and conversation, including: ?? A refined, high-impact elevator pitch ?? Strategies to command a room with presence and purpose ?? Greater confidence in knowing when, where, and how to speak ?? The ability to listen strategically and respond with value. Register NOW for?#WISER2025?here: https://lnkd.in/eB9XQSDg! #wiseworks?#getwiser?#wisemove?#womeninsports?#womeninbusiness?#womenleaders?#womeninsportsbusiness

?? Tickets are on sale now for the WISE event of the year! ?? Come celebrate the 2025 WISE Women of the Year on March 19 in New York City. Buy your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eZxYWz5j #WISEmove?#WWOY2025?#WISEworks?#womeninsports?#womeninbusiness?#womeninleadership

?? It's?#WISEWednesday?and we're here to tell you about an opportunity you don't want to sleep on. ?? Have you been wondering how to level up your career? Have you ever thought about getting your MBA or pursuing graduate studies in the field of sports management? Well, today is your day, and this is your year. Every year, two WISE members receive TUITION-FREE admission to UMass Amherst's Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management. The WISE/McCormack Scholars receive this on campus scholarship opportunity for their choice of degree: a two-year MBA/MS or a one-year MS. Don't wait -- apply now: https://lnkd.in/dSFuav4w The application deadline is February 1, 2025.

It's #mentormonday! And as the year winds down and you begin thinking about what shape 2025 will take, we hope you mark your calendars for the annual WISE National Speed Mentoring Roundtables event on January 29. Join us for an unforgettable evening of meeting and connecting with new mentors who will help you level up your career in the new year. #WISEworks #womeninsports #womeninsportsbusiness #womeninleadership #WISEmove

WISE is thrilled to announce the 2025 WISE Women of the Year! Congratulations to FanDuel CEO Amy Howe; USA Gymnastics President & CEO Li Li Leung; cbssports EVP Patty Power; and Morgan Stanley Managing Director Sandra L. Richards! Save the date and celebrate with us on March 19, 2025. #gamerecognizegame #WWOY #WISEworks #WISEmove #womeninsports #womeninsportsbusiness #womenleaders

#motivationmonday: Did you know that each year, two WISE members are awarded tuition-free admission to UMass Amherst's Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management for their choice of either a two-year MBA/MS or a one-year MS? It's an incredible opportunity to accelerate your career trajectory. Get all the details here https://lnkd.in/dSFuav4w, and apply for your spot before February 1, 2025.

Calling all WISE Women! We need your best recs for a special edition of the WISE Up Newsletter … what's the quote you keep pinned, the travel hack that gets you through the toughest trips, the leadership advice you'll never forget, the book you love to pass along, the podcast that motivates your mornings … you get the idea. Share your faves with us here (https://lnkd.in/e26ZKhCG) so we can feature you in a future edition of WISE Up!

NEW PANELIST ANNOUNCED! ?? Indiana Fever President Allison Barber joins our Summit with the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) Presidents at WISE/R West in July 18! Don't miss this master class with four leaders who will share invaluable insights on what it takes to lead in this ascendant league, at a pivotal moment in history for #women and #womenssports. Registration extended to July 11! Reserve your ticket now ???? https://lnkd.in/eWc594CX and tell us: What would you like to ask the panel? Drop your questions below ?? #WISEworks #WISEmove #getWISER #womeninsports #womeninbusiness #womeninsportsbusiness