--- title: WEST Wisdom | Be Fearless, Be Brave description: Be Fearless, Be Brave | --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [Senior Leader Interview - Anne Cheung](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on Jun 18, 2020 3:23:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Anne%20Cheung%20Photo.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung) Leadership is shown in many ways, and Anne Cheung has turned working with her introverted nature into a strength, focusing on doing the work and cultivating the passion of others in joining her work. Her style of leadership has resulted in work that improves the lives of others.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Rockstars](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/rockstars), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave) ## [Senior Leader Interview - Katherine Andersen](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on Jun 9, 2020 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20SLI%20KA.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen) Katherine Andersen serves as Head of Life Science & Healthcare Relationship Banking at SVB, which covers growth companies from Series A investment all the way up to Middle Market. She also sits on the Board of Directors for SVB's Joint Venture in China, SPD Silicon Valley Bank. Her team spans the U.S. and focuses on providing advice and delivering specialized solutions in the areas of biotech, tools, diagnostics, healthcare services and IT, medical devices and digital health.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Rockstars](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/rockstars), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Board of Directors](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/board-of-directors), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave) ## [Senior Leader Interview - Mariana Nacht](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-mariana-nacht) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on May 25, 2020 3:01:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Mariana%20N%20Headshot%202020.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-mariana-nacht) Mariana Nacht, Ph.D., is the Chief Scientific Officer at Cereius, a Biotech startup in North Carolina. She has been a WEST board member for 5 years. Mariana works with scientific personnel on science strategy to meet goals, get funding, and build a successful company. 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That is a myth. For many people, especially women, the top fear is public JUDGMENT. As a woman leader or emerging leader, how do you OWN what you’re saying without feeling like a fraud? Whether you’re speaking up in an online virtual conference, a board meeting or giving a presentation, you need to be able to speak with confidence to influence your listeners. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/public-speaking-2020) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/public-speaking-2020#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), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave), [Imposter Syndrome](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/imposter-syndrome), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar), [Fearlessness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/fearlessness), [Public Speaking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/public-speaking) ## [How to Own Your Path Forward by Losing Control](https://info.westorg.org/blog/getting-over-idk) Posted by [Diana K. Anderson](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/diana-k-anderson) on May 6, 2020 1:02:16 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/jochem-raat-qs6EIFUUyXs-unsplash-2500x1250-72.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/getting-over-idk) **When it comes to full shutdowns for public safety, Boston knows how to rally.** A baseline of Boston winters. Those summer days when you deliver your elderly neighbor’s groceries. That zero-hesitation all-in drop-everything was all the difference after the Marathon bombing. Anyone who takes their winters below freezing knows that wasting emergency resources by ignoring a #stayhome order costs lives. That said, it’s a lot easier to stay Zen when the outside world is cancelled when you’ve got the infrastructure and daily rhythms down. When the COVID-19 #stayhome orders came, we’d already pulled out all the winter tricks like restarting Purple Carrot and upgrading a few other subscriptions of choice.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/getting-over-idk) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/getting-over-idk#comments-listing) Topics: [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Own It](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/own-it), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Women in Business](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-business), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave), [Competence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/competence), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar), [Fearlessness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/fearlessness) ## [WEST's May and June Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020q2events) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on May 5, 2020 3:36:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020%20May%2c%20June%20Webinars.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020q2events) Take charge of your development. Take advantage of the opportunity to join events virtually from anywhere. WEST has many exciting upcoming events to help you improve communication, bypass your inner critic in public speaking, practice fearlessness, refine your presentation skills, and much more. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020q2events) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020q2events#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), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Presentation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/presentation), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Mindfulness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mindfulness), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar), [Fearlessness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/fearlessness), [Parenting](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/parenting), [Public Speaking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/public-speaking) ## [7 Quick Tips to Get the Most Out of Personality Tests](https://info.westorg.org/blog/5-quick-tips-for-personality-tests) Posted by [Diana K. Anderson](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/diana-k-anderson) on Apr 30, 2020 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/tom-roberts-dsQEmEfKuFg-unsplash-2500x1325-72.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/5-quick-tips-for-personality-tests) Personality tests can be powerful tools for personal and professional development. Here are seven quick tips to help you go deep with the insights that you get out of your next self-assessment. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/5-quick-tips-for-personality-tests) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/5-quick-tips-for-personality-tests#comments-listing) Topics: [Life](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/life), [Coaching](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/coaching), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Leading Ourselves](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leading-ourselves), [Emotional Intelligence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/emotional-intelligence), [Insight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/insight), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Assessment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/assessment), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Change Management](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change-management), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave), [Competence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/competence), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar), [Personality](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/personality) ## [COVID-19 Fundraiser and Resources](https://info.westorg.org/blog/covid19fundraiser) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Apr 16, 2020 4:04:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020-04-22%20Image.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/covid19fundraiser) As COVID-19 continues to spread in Massachusetts and the Country, we are reminded of how interconnected we are. These are challenging times for us all, and WEST hopes to play a small role to help those in need! WEST is pleased to organize a ***special virtual panel discussion*** with WEST Board and Advisory Board members. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the [Life Sciences Cares COVID-19 Response Fund](http://lifesciencecares.org/get-involved/covid-response/) providing flexible grants to organizations working to meet the emerging and shifting needs caused by this unprecedented outbreak. Panelists will share inspiration, challenges, advice, and ways their companies are addressing issues with COVID-19. Join us to ask questions and share your experiences working remotely. Learn more and register at [https://www.westorg.org/2020-04-22-virtual-covid19-fundraiser](https://www.westorg.org/2020-04-22-virtual-covid19-fundraiser). [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/covid19fundraiser) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/covid19fundraiser#comments-listing) Topics: [Donation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/donation), [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), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar) ## [WEST's Spring Webinars](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020q2) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Apr 10, 2020 3:51:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020-Q2%20Webinars-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020q2) Are you committed to lifelong learning and growing your skills? If so, WEST has some great spring webinar offerings to help you lead with mindfulness, build success with grit, make your ideas irresistible, advocate for yourself, improve communication, and much more. As Eleanor Roosevelt said "I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday." Now is a great time to focus on your personal development and embrace purposeful learning to promote your career and prepare for tomorrow. Join us at an upcoming webinar. 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Anderson](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/diana-k-anderson) on Mar 23, 2020 1:32:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/space-earth-nasa-ON-lights-led-strand-blue-v01-3000x1750-72.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/digital-community-social-distance) If you’re fortunate enough to be at home with work and paycheck, your health and the essentials. **If you’re beyond the basics, then you’re focusing on adapting to the new, rapidly evolving 'normal'. ** [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/digital-community-social-distance) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/digital-community-social-distance#comments-listing) Topics: [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Influence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/influence), [Digitial](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/digitial), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [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), [Influence Without Authority](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/influence-without-authority), [Outreach](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/outreach), [#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), [Women in Business](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-business), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave) [All posts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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