--- title: WEST Wisdom (7) description: (7) --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [The Myth of Work-Life Balance & How to Make Time for What Matters Most](https://info.westorg.org/blog/work-life-jenga) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Jan 24, 2023 3:09:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2023-01-25%202x1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/work-life-jenga) A life full of pieces that are important to you can be a truly amazing thing, but it can also be demanding, stressful, and draining. So many things in our daily lives are important to us: our physical and mental health, our families, our jobs, our friends and colleagues, hobbies, and communities we are part of, the list can go on. These are all amazing things that enable us each to build a life that we love. We can love our jobs, our families, our friends and colleagues, spending time practicing hobbies, resting and recharging ourselves, but can we balance doing it all at once? [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/work-life-jenga) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/work-life-jenga#comments-listing) Topics: [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Life](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/life), [You](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/you), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [STEM Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-leadership), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women), [Strong World](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-world) ## [The Journey Starts Now](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-journey-starts-now) Posted by [Suhanee Mitragotri](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/suhanee-mitragotri) on Jan 24, 2023 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Your%20journey%20starts%20here.jpeg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-journey-starts-now) On January 11th, WEST held “The Journey Starts Now: Q&A Sessions With Women in STEM and What You Can Do Starting in High School,” a guest speaker panel moderated by Suhanee Mitragotri (Harvard College 2025. During this event, we had the pleasure of hearing from three incredible speakers: Dr. Cristina Almansa, Dr. Ambika Bajpayee, and Dr. Lesley Chan. Dr. Almansa is the Head of Clinical Sciences, Translational Medicine Immunology at Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. She is leading a team of scientists responsible for the design and execution of early development trials to evaluate the safety and determine the mechanism of action of new molecular entities for the treatment of patients with immunological disorders. Dr. Bajpayee is a professor of bioengineering at Northeastern University. Her lab is focused on nanomedicine and bioelectrics designed for delivery of small-molecule drugs, antibodies, and genetic materials to tissue. Dr. Chan is the Senior Director of Process Sciences and Innovations at bluebird bio. She drives initiatives for implementing new manufacturing processes in gene-modified stem and progenitor cell therapy. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-journey-starts-now) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-journey-starts-now#comments-listing) Topics: [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [Passion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/passion) ## [Senior Leader Interview: Kristine McKinney](https://info.westorg.org/blog/senior-leader-interview-kristine-mckinney) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Dec 6, 2022 1:39:28 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Senior%20Leader%20Interview.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/senior-leader-interview-kristine-mckinney) Kristine has lived all over the country, but after spending time at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute she has decided to continue to call the Greater Boston Area her home. She has spent most of her career studying cancer and working to provide solutions to cancer patients around the world. She came to WEST initially in 2014 for a Career Possibilities Panel focusing on R&D careers. After loving her first experience with WEST, Kristine continued to stay involved and has helped develop events, served as an Advisory Board member and in 2022 joined the Board and the mentoring committee.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/senior-leader-interview-kristine-mckinney) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/senior-leader-interview-kristine-mckinney#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Mentoring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentoring), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [#MemberSpotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/memberspotlight), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [PhD](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/phd), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [STEM Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-leadership), [Conversations](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/conversations) ## [2022 WEST Holiday Gift Guide](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-west-holiday-gift-guide) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Nov 23, 2022 2:25:52 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Gift%20Guide%20Social%20Graphic%202x1%20(2)-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-west-holiday-gift-guide) It's that time of year again! The time of year where the list of people to shop for is much longer than the list of ideas for what to buy for each person. Gift giving can be a truly rewarding experience, but what to buy can be a truly exhausting one. This year, the WEST leadership team is here to help take the stress out of holiday shopping and simply add to the rewarding experience of gift-giving.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-west-holiday-gift-guide) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-west-holiday-gift-guide#comments-listing) Topics: [Giving Tuesday](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-tuesday), [Donation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/donation), [Announcements](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/announcements), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Holiday](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/holiday), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Women in Business](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-business), [Experience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/experience), [Gifts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gifts) ## [Mind Over Matter](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mind-over-matter) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Oct 31, 2022 2:59:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Feature%20Photo%20(1).jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mind-over-matter) There’s a stigma associated with being an introvert. People say introverts are more often shy, soft-spoken, and stay to themselves; “they” say introverts are not good public speakers, team leaders, or marketers. Sure, people say these things, but how true are they really? If the true definition of an introvert is simply that they are re-energized by spending quiet time with themselves, then what do any of those characteristics or skills have to do with being introverted? [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mind-over-matter) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mind-over-matter#comments-listing) Topics: [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Life](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/life), [You](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/you), [Mindfulness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mindfulness), [Leading Ourselves](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leading-ourselves), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [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), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [STEM Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-leadership), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women), [Strong World](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-world), [Introvert](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/introvert) ## [Your Own Uncomfortable Truth](https://info.westorg.org/blog/your-own-uncomfortable-truth) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Oct 31, 2022 10:31:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/kevin%20coleman%20action.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/your-own-uncomfortable-truth) Let’s get uncomfortable for a second. Have you ever noticed something about a perfect stranger that made you think a certain way about them? What about when you look in the mirror? There’s so much to say about the things we focus on when we first meet a new person or see ourselves each day. If you stop and think about those thoughts, you’ll notice what’s called your unconscious bias. These are things you think, but don’t necessarily know that often change your perception. Not all unconscious biases are prejudicial, but none of them help you to truly listen and know another person. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/your-own-uncomfortable-truth) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/your-own-uncomfortable-truth#comments-listing) Topics: [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Coaching](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/coaching), [Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/culture), [Discussion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/discussion), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Change Management](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change-management), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Corporate Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/corporate-culture), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [Equity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/equity), [Conversations](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/conversations) ## [How to Grow a Legal Career Path in the STEM Industry](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-grow-a-legal-career-paths-in-the-stem-industry) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Oct 14, 2022 3:45:47 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/people-1979261_1280.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-grow-a-legal-career-paths-in-the-stem-industry) WEST is excited to continue its Career Possibilities & Speed Networking series with it’s upcoming event focusing on legal career paths. While legal opportunities aren’t the obvious STEM route, there are so many opportunities to grow a very successful legal career with a STEM background. The panelists for this event are prime examples of following a passion for both legal work and the advancing of science and technology in our world.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-grow-a-legal-career-paths-in-the-stem-industry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-grow-a-legal-career-paths-in-the-stem-industry#comments-listing) Topics: [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [Speed Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/speed-networking), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [goals](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/goals) ## [2022-2023 Annual Theme Announcement](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Oct 12, 2022 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20ian-schneider-TamMbr4okv4-unsplash.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement) While we hoped that the COVID-19 Pandemic would come to a full close before the start of 2022, it has lingered on. The effects of this continue to impact how we work, where we work, the world we work and live in, our personal lives and relationships, and so much more. In addition to this, we have seen history come crashing down in Ukraine as the people of Ukraine have had to flee, some even separating from their families to offer the best protection they can for their children.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement#comments-listing) Topics: [Announcements](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/announcements), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Giving Back](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-back), [Global](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/global), [Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/culture), [Annual Theme](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/annual-theme), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Collaboration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/collaboration), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Polarities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/polarities), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Organizational Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/organizational-culture), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [Female Representation STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/female-representation-stem), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women), [Strong World](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-world) ## [Don’t Miss the Power of Inclusive Conversations](https://info.westorg.org/blog/dont-miss-the-power-of-inclusive-conversations) Posted by [Dawn Diperi](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/dawn-diperi) on Sep 28, 2022 12:58:41 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2022-10-05%20Blog%20Pic-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/dont-miss-the-power-of-inclusive-conversations) I have been thinking deeply about how women in STEM can have more seats at the table and not the kiddie table where one goes to do tidying up and office housework. The table where their voices are heard, acknowledged, and acted upon. Working in tech myself, I notice particularly how women of color are under-represented and white men are over-represented. Is this a result of the ways in which women are conditioned since childhood? The subtle messages they receive again and again? Are women being excluded in important conversations and meetings? Are their thoughts discarded or ignored? Are they not being given credit for their contributions? Is a lack of mentorship and sponsorship the problem? Is the motherhood bias compiled in under-represented fields? Do women of color experience this even more than any other intersectionality? In many ways women are made to feel as if they don’t belong and speaking up about it can come at the detriment of one’s job and security. However, this narrative needs to change. If we want more women leaders and more of them at the top, we need to be able to approach these conversations calmly and strategically. We need a framework for having inclusive conversations and with that framework we need to use it as a piece of workplace culture that emanates throughout the rest of the organization. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/dont-miss-the-power-of-inclusive-conversations) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/dont-miss-the-power-of-inclusive-conversations#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/culture), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [Trust](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/trust), [Conflict Resolution](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/conflict-resolution), [Challenges](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/challenges), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Ally](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/ally), [Allyship](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/allyship), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women), [Strong World](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-world) ## [Learning to Beat Your Own Burnout](https://info.westorg.org/blog/beat-your-own-burnout-overcome-overwhelm) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Sep 21, 2022 1:23:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2022-10-13%202x1.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/beat-your-own-burnout-overcome-overwhelm) Another day headed into work, and you’re stressed about it before you even leave the house. You get to work and find that something just isn’t going your way, and you haven’t even finished your morning coffee yet. You’ve been stressed at work, about work, just thinking about work for weeks now and you know something’s got to give. Finally, it does. Your boss sends an email that just sends you over the edge and you decide you just can’t deal with it right now and take an early lunch. At lunch, you find yourself sitting there thinking, “It’s just me. This job doesn’t seem this stressful to anyone else, there must be something wrong with me.” [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/beat-your-own-burnout-overcome-overwhelm) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/beat-your-own-burnout-overcome-overwhelm#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women), [Strong World](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-world), [Overwhelm](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/overwhelm) [Previous](https://info.westorg.org/blog/page/6) [All posts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.westorg.org/blog/page/8) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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