--- title: WEST Wisdom | Insight description: Insight | --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [Rewriting the Story of Your Power](https://info.westorg.org/blog/rewriting-the-story-of-your-power) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Oct 27, 2025 2:40:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2025-11-10%202x1%20.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/rewriting-the-story-of-your-power) We often wait for change to come from outside us- a new job, a better boss, a clearer path. What if the transformation we seek starts not with external shifts, but with internal agreements we’ve unknowingly made with ourselves? [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/rewriting-the-story-of-your-power) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/rewriting-the-story-of-your-power#comments-listing) Topics: [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Coaching](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/coaching), [Mindfulness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mindfulness), [Leading Ourselves](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leading-ourselves), [Insight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/insight), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Strengths](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strengths), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Strategies](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strategies) ## [If You Don’t Create Your Future, Who Will?](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-you-dont-create-your-future-who-will) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Aug 25, 2025 5:29:08 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2025-09-10%202x1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-you-dont-create-your-future-who-will) In the rapidly evolving world of STEM, it’s no longer enough to rely solely on technical expertise. If you don’t create your future, who will? MyndShift offers the transformative toolkit that empowers STEM professionals to take charge of both their careers and personal lives. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-you-dont-create-your-future-who-will) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-you-dont-create-your-future-who-will#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Mindfulness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mindfulness), [Insight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/insight), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Challenges](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/challenges), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Identity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/identity) ## [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) ## [Top Reads This Summer from WEST Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/top-reads-this-summer-from-west-leadership) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Jul 23, 2024 11:51:16 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Summer%20Reading%20List%20cover.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/top-reads-this-summer-from-west-leadership) Summer reads are one of the most popular book searches each year. WEST Leadership is making that search easy for you! Whether you're looking for an enthralling fiction book to take on a vacation with you or looking for something with some life lessons in it, we've got you covered!  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/top-reads-this-summer-from-west-leadership) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/top-reads-this-summer-from-west-leadership#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Work Life Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/work-life-balance), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Leading Ourselves](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leading-ourselves), [Board of Directors](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/board-of-directors), [Insight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/insight), [Book Club](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/book-club) ## [Stress Doesn’t Have To Be Your Truth](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stress-doesnt-have-to-be-your-truth) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Sep 25, 2023 2:30:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2023-09-28%202x1-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stress-doesnt-have-to-be-your-truth) Studies show that we have an average of 6,000 thoughts per day. That’s approximately 6.5 thoughts per minute. Thanks to the Negativity Bias, some estimate that up to 80% of these thoughts are negative in nature, and up to 95% of them are repetitive. What if you could identify your stressful thoughts and question them? What if you could stop them by writing them down, asking four questions, and turning them around? [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stress-doesnt-have-to-be-your-truth) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stress-doesnt-have-to-be-your-truth#comments-listing) Topics: [Life](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/life), [Choice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/choice), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Leading Ourselves](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leading-ourselves), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Insight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/insight), [Strengths](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strengths), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Purpose](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/purpose), [Identity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/identity), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women) ## [Career pivots: a normal part of work-life Jenga](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-pivots-work-life-jenga) Posted by [Susanna Huh](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/susanna-huh) on Dec 9, 2021 9:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021-12%20Blog%20Pic%20WLJenga_EL.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-pivots-work-life-jenga) **When I first considered a career transition from academic medicine to the pharmaceutical industry, it was hard to imagine changing jobs. The hospital I worked at employed many healthcare workers for decades or even their entire careers. I felt disoriented, like the world might fall down: kind of like a Jenga block tower tumbling after pulling out a critical piece. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-pivots-work-life-jenga) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-pivots-work-life-jenga#comments-listing) Topics: [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Work Life Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/work-life-balance), [Success](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/success), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Resources](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resources), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Insight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/insight), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [Support](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/support), [Storytelling](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/storytelling), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Grow](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grow), [goals](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/goals), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women) ## [Are you the science type? A conversation with women in science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-science-type) Posted by [Jennifer Assily](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jennifer-assily) on Dec 6, 2021 4:17:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021-12-09%20Flyer%20Panelists%202x1.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-science-type) On December 9, 2021 at 6:15 p.m., WEST is hosting a free panel discussion to help answer questions like, "what does it mean to be 'the science type'?" and, "how can you recognize your strengths and interests?" Whether you're in high school and beginning to think about your college and career options or an adult pursuing your career as a scientist, this discussion of learning, recognizing your talents, handling adversity, and helping others pursue their own talents will have something for you. You can sign up to join the discussion [on WEST's website](https://www.westorg.org/2021-12-09-making-a-difference-in-science). [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-science-type) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-science-type#comments-listing) Topics: [Gender Balance, STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance-stem), [Gender Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Mentoring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentoring), [Success](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/success), [Inspire](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspire), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Innovation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/innovation), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Discussion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/discussion), [Resources](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resources), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [Making a Difference](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/making-a-difference), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Leading Ourselves](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leading-ourselves), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Empathy](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empathy), [Focus](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/focus), [Insight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/insight), [Personal Branding](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/personal-branding), [Strengths](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strengths), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [Support](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/support), [Storytelling](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/storytelling), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Own It](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/own-it), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Mentor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentor), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [Outreach](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/outreach), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [Stereotypes](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stereotypes), [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), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Voice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/voice), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-parity), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar), [Personality](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/personality), [Grow](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grow), [goals](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/goals), [Equity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/equity), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [Female Representation STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/female-representation-stem) ## [How to Be Inclusive when Differences are Less Visible](https://info.westorg.org/blog/inclusivity-less-visible-differences) Posted by [Jennifer Assily](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jennifer-assily) on Oct 4, 2021 3:42:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021-10-05%20Blog-2.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/inclusivity-less-visible-differences) Join WEST and Ipsen on Tuesday, October 5th for a panel discussion, “How to Be Inclusive when Differences are Less Visible.” Cristina Almansa, the Head of Clinical Development and Medical Scientific Affairs at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, will moderate this conversation with panelists who have broad and deep experience advocating for themselves and others in a variety of professional contexts. Stacey Brewer, Senior Oncology Educator at Ipsen and Paula Cobb, CBO at Affinia Therapeutics will share insights on how to be inclusive of less visible differences. You can sign up to attend the panel and other upcoming WEST events [here on the WEST website](https://www.westorg.org/2021-10-05-inclusion-less-visible-differences).  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/inclusivity-less-visible-differences) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/inclusivity-less-visible-differences#comments-listing) Topics: [Best Practices](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/best-practices), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Success](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/success), [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), [Discussion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/discussion), [Resources](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resources), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [Making a Difference](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/making-a-difference), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [Leading Ourselves](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leading-ourselves), [Empathy](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empathy), [Focus](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/focus), [Insight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/insight), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [Support](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/support), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Voice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/voice), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-parity), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar), [goals](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/goals), [LGBTQIA+](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/lgbtqia), [Disability](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/disability) ## [Relaunching Your Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/relaunching-your-career) Posted by [Rosie Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosie-torcivia) on Mar 11, 2021 3:34:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021-04-07%20Blog.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/relaunching-your-career) Five years ago, we held a panel on launching or relaunching scientific careers after a career break, working in an unrelated field, or after a delayed start. We are bringing back the same panelists on 4/7 to talk about where they are now. This promises to be an excellent discussion about career progression, with each participant giving us a retrospective view of their career path choices, including comments on “what I wish I knew.” [Relaunching careers](https://www.westorg.org/2021-04-07-career-relaunching) in scientific research and biomedical engineering, moderated by Carol Fishman Cohen, will tell stories of women who took career breaks and achieved success. It is possible for women to return to work in scientific research, biotechnology, and engineering and thrive in these fields. This webinar is an opportunity for people to listen to inspirational stories from women and learn from their experiences. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/relaunching-your-career) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/relaunching-your-career#comments-listing) Topics: [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Transitions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/transitions), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Success](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/success), [Job](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/job), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Biotech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/biotech), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Insight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/insight), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg) ## [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. 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