--- title: WEST Wisdom (2) description: (2) --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [If You’ve Been Laid Off, Read This](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-youve-been-laid-off-read-this) Posted by [Angela Justice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/angela-justice) on Apr 25, 2025 12:15:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/6+reminders+after+a+layoff+_+Justice+Group+Advisors.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-youve-been-laid-off-read-this) Layoffs suck. It’s a fact. But if you’re sitting there feeling like you’ve lost your way, it’s time to hit reset. Don’t waste your time on “just get another job” advice that doesn’t take into account the reality of a layoff—and what’s really at stake for your career. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-youve-been-laid-off-read-this) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-youve-been-laid-off-read-this#comments-listing) Topics: [Best Practices](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/best-practices), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Choice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/choice), [Job](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/job), [Resources](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resources), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Challenges](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/challenges), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Grit](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grit), [Clarity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/clarity) ## [Earth Day Every Day: Leading In Daily Sustainability Practices](https://info.westorg.org/blog/earth-day-every-day-leading-in-daily-sustainability-practices) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Apr 22, 2025 3:04:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/earth%20day%20Everyday.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/earth-day-every-day-leading-in-daily-sustainability-practices) In the greater Boston area, we are surrounded by world-class biotech and pharmaceutical innovation. Yet with this progress comes a responsibility: to match scientific advancement with environmental stewardship. As we mark another Earth Day, it’s time to ask ourselves—not just as individuals, but as a community within life sciences—what can we do *daily* to care for the planet? [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/earth-day-every-day-leading-in-daily-sustainability-practices) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/earth-day-every-day-leading-in-daily-sustainability-practices#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Influence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/influence), [Making a Difference](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/making-a-difference), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Focus](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/focus), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [Sustainability](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/sustainability), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [STEM Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-leadership), [Passion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/passion), [Earth Day](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/earth-day) ## [How to Prepare for Consulting—Before You Have To](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-prepare-for-consulting) Posted by [Angela Justice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/angela-justice) on Apr 3, 2025 4:09:56 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2025-03-31%20Blog%20Post.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-prepare-for-consulting) Key Themes and Takeaways from WEST’s Independent Consulting Panel Whether you’re navigating a layoff, eyeing a career shift, or just wondering what else is out there, consulting can feel like both a lifeline and a leap. WEST’s recent panel of independent consultants offered a candid, insight-rich conversation on how to make the transition thoughtfully—and sustainably. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-prepare-for-consulting) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-prepare-for-consulting#comments-listing) Topics: [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Value](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/value), [Relationships](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/relationships), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [Boundaries](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/boundaries), [Independent Consulting](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/independent-consulting) ## [Grit, Growth, and Gratitude: Celebrating Women’s History Month with WEST](https://info.westorg.org/blog/grit-growth-and-gratitude-celebrating-womens-history-month-with-west) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Mar 7, 2025 9:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Womens%20History%20Month%20blog%20image.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/grit-growth-and-gratitude-celebrating-womens-history-month-with-west) March is here, bringing with it an opportunity to honor, celebrate, and elevate the extraordinary contributions of women in STEM. At WEST, Women’s History Month is more than a tribute to the past—it’s a call to action for the future. WEST’s annual theme this year of **Grit, Growth, and Gratitude** highlights the attributes that fuel the journeys of women in STEM and beyond. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/grit-growth-and-gratitude-celebrating-womens-history-month-with-west) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/grit-growth-and-gratitude-celebrating-womens-history-month-with-west#comments-listing) Topics: [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Annual Theme](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/annual-theme), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [Female Representation STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/female-representation-stem), [International Women's Day](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/international-womens-day), [Women's History Month](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/womens-history-month), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women), [Grit, Growth, Gratitude](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grit-growth-gratitude) ## [From Self-Criticism to Self-Support: Transform Your Inner Dialogue](https://info.westorg.org/blog/from-self-criticism-to-self-support-transform-your-inner-dialogue) Posted by [Pallavi Srivastava](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/pallavi-srivastava) on Feb 10, 2025 3:44:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2025-02-26%202x1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/from-self-criticism-to-self-support-transform-your-inner-dialogue) Have you ever felt stuck in your own head? Maybe you faced a situation or decision that you felt conflicted about and did not know what to do because you felt pulled in different directions internally.  It’s a common experience and can leave one feeling stuck and lost. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/from-self-criticism-to-self-support-transform-your-inner-dialogue) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/from-self-criticism-to-self-support-transform-your-inner-dialogue#comments-listing) Topics: [Mindfulness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mindfulness), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Author Chat](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/author-chat), [Challenges](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/challenges), [Book Club](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/book-club), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Overwhelm](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/overwhelm), [Growth](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/growth) ## [Finding Success at the Intersection of Joy & Skill](https://info.westorg.org/blog/finding-success-at-the-intersection-of-joy-skill) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Jan 31, 2025 5:23:57 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2025-02-04%202x1-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/finding-success-at-the-intersection-of-joy-skill) Burnout is becoming more and more common. Statistics, especially among women, have shown a dramatic increase in employees that feel burned out or close to burnout. Women reported higher levels of burnout than men at 46% over men’s 37%. (CNBC). Focusing in on the WEST community event further, 82% of employees in tech feel close to burnout (spill). With such high levels of burnout, it leads to the question: “How did we get here in the first place?” [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/finding-success-at-the-intersection-of-joy-skill) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/finding-success-at-the-intersection-of-joy-skill#comments-listing) Topics: [Mindfulness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mindfulness), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Strengths](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strengths), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Purpose](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/purpose) ## [Exploring & Setting Boundaries to Reduce Your Stress & Increase Your Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/exploring-setting-boundaries-to-reduce-your-stress-increase-your-confidence) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Jan 8, 2025 4:01:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2025-01-021%202x1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/exploring-setting-boundaries-to-reduce-your-stress-increase-your-confidence) We all strive for a state of life where our work-life balance is perfect, we feel rested, and fulfilled. We might even have a vision of what this perfect balance looks like. Yet we all struggle to reach this balance. Why can’t we achieve this perfect balance? One reason is that it's the wrong question. Balance implies equal time or a consistent, static state. Our lives are far too complex and changeable to be able to find one right answer on how to honor all of our commitments. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/exploring-setting-boundaries-to-reduce-your-stress-increase-your-confidence) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/exploring-setting-boundaries-to-reduce-your-stress-increase-your-confidence#comments-listing) Topics: [Workshop](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/workshop), [Insight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/insight), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [goals](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/goals), [Growth](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/growth), [Boundaries](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/boundaries) ## [A Grateful Reflection on 2024](https://info.westorg.org/blog/a-grateful-reflection-on-2024) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Dec 12, 2024 3:57:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2024%20Gratitude%202x1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/a-grateful-reflection-on-2024) In everything there is an opportunity to practice gratitude. Studies show that practicing gratitude can increase happiness with one’s life. In an effort to share joy this holiday season, we thought we’d start the gratitude list!  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/a-grateful-reflection-on-2024) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/a-grateful-reflection-on-2024#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Board of Directors](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/board-of-directors), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [STEM Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-leadership), [Gratitude](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gratitude) ## [WEST's 'Guys Who Get It'](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wests-guys-who-get-it) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Nov 25, 2024 6:39:07 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Guys%20Who%20Get%20It%20Featured.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wests-guys-who-get-it) WEST is an organization focused on supporting women in the equal pursuit of careers in the STEM industries. We are grateful to these amazing ‘Guys Who Get It’ who not only voice their support of equality for women in the STEM industries, but are an integral part of achieving that mission through the WEST organization.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wests-guys-who-get-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wests-guys-who-get-it#comments-listing) Topics: [Gender Balance, STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance-stem), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Gender Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [#MemberSpotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/memberspotlight), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Collaboration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/collaboration), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Organizational Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/organizational-culture), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [Ally](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/ally), [Allyship](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/allyship), [Growth](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/growth) ## [Looking For Career Change Support? Look No Further!](https://info.westorg.org/blog/looking-for-career-change-support-look-no-further) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Sep 23, 2024 3:54:42 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2024-09-25%202x1-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/looking-for-career-change-support-look-no-further) Discovering a career that you love sometimes takes a direct path. We’ve all read at least one story of someone who knew they wanted to work in a particular field from a very young age, spent their years pursuing that dream, and found success and happiness having achieved that dream. Unfortunately, 75% of people experience a quarter life crisis, questioning their career path, by the time they are 33. Additionally, Stanford Psychologist Laura Carstensen reveals that, based on her studies, the perfect age to start a career is around 40. According to one study, the average person will change careers 5-7 times throughout their lifetime.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/looking-for-career-change-support-look-no-further) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/looking-for-career-change-support-look-no-further#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Computing](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/computing), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Grow](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grow), [Academia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/academia), [Clarity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/clarity), [Growth](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/growth) [Previous](https://info.westorg.org/blog/page/1) [All posts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.westorg.org/blog/page/3) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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