"Abbott Elementary" Namesake Joyce Abbott Has Some Advice for You
Texas Conference for Women
Our annual one-day conference features inspirational keynote speakers, breakout sessions and networking.
Greetings, Conferences for Women Community!
It’s “back to school” time for many. But who says only children should hear a good, motivating talk from a favorite teacher? Or embark on a bold new growth experience?
This is a great time for new beginnings.
So, this month, we are presenting three new offerings to help you build confidence, prepare yourself for a career transition, and make yourself heard at work — all building blocks of personal and professional growth.
We hope you enjoy them!
“When you have confidence, you've won even before you started. It can be difficult, but you can do it. Know that you can do it. And be consistent,” says Joyce Abbott, the much-awarded teacher, former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, and namesake of the hit show Abbott Elementary.? She recently joined us for a delightful conversation about excellence, confidence, and encouragement.? Watch it here . Or read the highlights here .
With plenty of women considering job changes these days, we thought you’d also appreciate career expert and author Kimberly Brown’s insights into how to make your next best career move.? Says Brown: “It is never anyone else’s job to see that you're good. You have to be able to articulate why you're good. What is your impact? What is your value? What does someone get by having you? You are responsible for the trajectory of your career in the workplace.” Discover her tips here. ? ?
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“There’s a reason why NASDAQ and other organizations want more women in the boardroom,” says Lucinda Crabtree, Ph.D., a seasoned biotech executive and Chief Financial Officer at MorphoSys. “We have strong qualities and unique perspectives to bring to the table — our differences add value and should be viewed as assets,” she says.? To help others bring their perspectives to the table, Crabtree recently shared some advice about improving your communication skills and effectively dealing with obstacles like being talked over. Read it here.
The Texas Conference for Women on October 2 is nearly sold out!
The National Conference for Women returns on March 5, 2025
Experience powerful keynote & breakout sessions curated from our in-person Conferences —?plus exclusive new?sessions! Your $125 National Conference ticket provides virtual access to?Oprah Winfrey?and?Gayle King?this Women's History Month, plus icons like?Gloria Steinem?and more amazing speakers to be announced! If you are registered for the 2024 Texas Conference for Women, you already have a ticket to next year's National event. If not, register here!
Early bird pricing ends soon!
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