What non-CFOs need to know about finance
Coco Brown
FOUNDER, CEO & BOARD MEMBER – Advisor & Thought Leader | Speaker & Author | Recognized as an Expert in Shaping the Modern Boardroom and Modern Leadership
Finance for the non-CFO
What non-CFO executives need to understand about finance
Our new guide will help you prepare yourself for success in the C-Suite and boardroom. In collaboration with?Carol Coughlin, host of Athena’s Financial Acumen Series, learn the top areas of finance an executive is expected to understand and articulate (from audit to board-level finance to the earnings calls).?
Carol will help you understand:?
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Announcing Athena's new advisory board
We're thrilled to announce the formation of Athena’s Advisory Board. The advisory board will work directly with Athena's CEO and leadership team to evolve the offerings that enable our premier learning community. They are a diverse (in all ways) set of great minds coming together to share ownership over Athena’s success and future.?Learn more here .
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If board diversity laws are struck down, then what?
In California, laws AB979 and AB8 were put in place to ensure gender and racial diversity on boards. Similar laws are in legislation in Maryland, New York, and Illinois, with six additional states considering making the move. As the constitutionality of such laws are challenged, the questions remain... Do we need them? Is removing these laws a set back, a slap in the face of progress? And, where do we go from here??Join us on Wednesday, October 4 ?for the conversation with former California Senator?Hannah-Beth Jackson.
The power of reciprocity
Reciprocity plays an important role in the development and continuation of relationships. It’s human nature to want to reciprocate, and approaching networking from a place of reciprocity is a great strategy. Hear from highly accomplished corporate executive and board director?Betsy Atkins?about her experience with the power of reciprocity?on October 20 .
The strength of weak ties
A?recent LinkedIn study ?showed your acquaintances are more likely to help with your career advancement than your close ties, such as family and close friends. In a world that is more virtual than ever, there couldn’t be a better time to exercise the strength of your own “weak ties”. Join Athena Coach?Cate Goethals?on October 26 ?as she speaks on harnessing the power of your weak ties.
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The changing dynamics of modern leadership – from the C-suite to the boardroom
Join TA Associates & Athena Alliance on Tuesday, October 4th for the inaugural?Women's Leadership Speaker Event , where Athena Founder & CEO?Coco Brown?will shape our understanding of the changing dynamics of modern leadership. Learn how upper middle management leaders are preparing for and advancing into the modern C-suite, and walk away with tips and tools to help you on your personal journey to the top ranks of leadership.
From Our Community
Introducing the Empowered CMO Board Book
With women holding only 14% of US board positions and marketing expertise needed more than ever in the boardroom, the?Empowered CMO Board Book ?provides a curated list of more than 60 women CMOs who are highly qualified to serve on boards.
How to have patience in fast-paced industries like tech
Athena member Abby Kearns is a veteran tech executive, board director, and angel investor. In a recent episode of the?From Code to Company?podcast,?Abby tells all ?– including in-depth conversations on security (is open source more secure?), how to hire great people and get out of their way, and having patience in an industry that moves as quickly as tech.
How are you holding yourself back in your career and life?
Like any skill, composure is something you can learn and cultivate. Athena Coaches Kate Purmal & Lee Epting are releasing their audiobook, Composure: The Art of Executive Presence, for free on their website.?The audiobook offers ?powerful tips from dealing with Impostor Syndrome to setting powerful intentions and developing your executive presence.
Member News & Celebrations
Congratulations to our members on their recent achievements
Welcome new members
We are thrilled to welcome this week’s new members to the Athena community. They include VPs, CFOs, and Senior Leaders in marketing, talent, sales, and customer success. They come to us from leading organizations such as?Google,?JPMorgan Chase & Co, and?Sumo Logic.
Athena Alliance is the premier executive development community that makes it easy and accessible for women leaders to learn from their peers.?Learn how ?Athena helps women leaders level up their careers.