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# WEST Wisdom Blog
## [Taming the Inner Saboteur: Mental Fitness Strategies for Laser‑Sharp Focus & Career Momentum](https://info.westorg.org/blog/taming-the-inner-saboteur-mental-fitness-strategies-for-laser-sharp-focus-career-momentum)
Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Jul 21, 2025 2:17:06 PM
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You’ve got the ideas. The data is solid. You’re ready to contribute. But as your camera clicks on for that high-stakes Zoom meeting, an inner whisper creeps in: *“Don’t blow it.”*
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## [Why Gender-Biased Funding Is Costing Women Their Health](https://info.westorg.org/blog/why-gender-biased-funding-is-costing-women-their-health)
Posted by [Courtney Cyron & Lauren Perna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron-lauren-perna) on Jun 3, 2025 2:12:28 PM
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Did you know that until 1993, women weren’t required to participate in clinical trials? That means until just a few decades ago, many medications prescribed to women may not have been tested on a woman.
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## [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
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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?
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## [(Almost) Nothing Ventured, Much to Be Gained](https://info.westorg.org/blog/almost-nothing-ventured-much-to-be-gained)
Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Sep 4, 2024 5:14:26 PM
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“The returns are actually better when you invest in women,” says the movie Show Her The Money. If that’s so true, then why are women-founded startups only receiving 2% (or less) of invested venture capital dollars each year? Women innovators introduced the electric dishwasher, central gas heating, the medical syringe, bullet-proof fiber (Kevlar), and the list goes on. How much better could our world be if more women-founded startups were getting equal investment funding?
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## [Grit, Growth, Gratitude: Empowering Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/grit-growth-gratitude-empowering-women)
Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Aug 15, 2024 3:56:03 PM
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In the ever-evolving landscape of our careers, women continue to break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and pave the way for future generations. The journey of a woman is often marked by three powerful principles: grit, growth, and gratitude. These tenets not only define our personal and professional journeys but also empower us to make significant contributions to the world of science and technology. These are the defining reasons WEST has selected Grit, Growth, Gratitude as our annual theme for 2024-2025.
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## [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
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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!
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## [If You Eat, You Should Know…](https://info.westorg.org/blog/if-you-eat-you-should-know-)
Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Apr 10, 2024 1:05:51 PM
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STEM is a broad term; it includes all industries that relate to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Often, food and agricultural science aren’t top of mind when it comes to STEM industries. The reality is, these two STEM industries should be one of the first we consider as they impact every aspect of our lives. If you eat, you should be informed about what you eat and what are your best options. You should know about sustainable growing practices, quality of food, and the science behind providing you and your family with the best, most nutritious options.
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## [Stop Wondering & Start Living Into Your Wonder](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stop-wondering-start-living-into-your-wonder)
Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Jan 10, 2024 2:51:43 PM
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When we stop to set goals, especially around the new year, we typically start with a vision of who we want to become, what we want to do, or how we want to improve. Then we’re often left wondering how to achieve those goals. If you’re ready to move your goals out of the wondering stage and into the action stage, you won’t want to miss Judy Goldberg’s upcoming workshop: “Wake Up & Wondershift: A Journey to Personal Transformation.”
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## [Creating Food to Thrive: A Senior Leader Interview w/ Kellye Eversole](https://info.westorg.org/blog/creating-food-to-thrive-a-west-senior-leader-interview-with-kellye-eversole)
Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Oct 16, 2023 5:59:55 PM
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According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 10.2% of households in the US were food insecure at some point during 2021. That means approximately 33 million people, in the US alone, were unsure of where their next meal would come from at least once during the year. The UN reports estimates that between 691 and 783 million people were food insecure, internationally, at least once during 2022. What can we do to decrease those numbers and render food insecurity a problem of the past? What kind of work would it take to address food insecurity on a global scale?
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## [Hispanic Women Leading the Way in STEM Industries](https://info.westorg.org/blog/hispanic-women-leading-the-way-in-stem-industries)
Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Oct 16, 2023 3:34:25 PM
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September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. The WEST community is proud to be diverse and support female STEM careers and female leadership within STEM industries for women of all backgrounds. There are many, many amazing Hispanic female leaders in the STEM industries. Below are a few profiles of Hispanic women that have made major contributions to the STEM industries and are great role models for up-and-coming female STEM leaders looking for experiences they can relate to.
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