--- title: WEST Wisdom | New Opportunities description: New Opportunities | --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [Programming to Help the WEST Community Thrive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/programming-to-help-the-west-community-thrive) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Sep 10, 2025 3:56:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/WEST%20Fall%20Events.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/programming-to-help-the-west-community-thrive) Our legacy is only built through the successes of each and every member of our community. WEST strives to provide opportunities for our community to learn and develop the skills they need to confidently bring their best selves to their profession. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/programming-to-help-the-west-community-thrive) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/programming-to-help-the-west-community-thrive#comments-listing) Topics: [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [25th Anniversary](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/25th-anniversary) ## [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) ## [Mapping Your Career With Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mapping-your-career-with-confidence) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Mar 5, 2024 6:32:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2024-03-12%202x1-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mapping-your-career-with-confidence) Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years? Better yet, do you know why you see yourself there or what it’s going to take to get there? While these are good questions to ask yourself, it leaves a few important details out. How do your strengths, interests, passions, motivations, and work-life balance goals fit into your career plans? [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mapping-your-career-with-confidence) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/mapping-your-career-with-confidence#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [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), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Roadmap](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/roadmap), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent) ## [Building More Than Just a Professional Network at WoW Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/building-more-than-just-a-professional-network-at-wow-events) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Aug 7, 2023 3:00:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2023-08-16%20WoW%202x1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/building-more-than-just-a-professional-network-at-wow-events) About a year ago, WEST launched what has become one of our most popular series: WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking. These events are approximately once per month, with each event usually having a sponsor host in their company’s space. This constant moving of the event allows for a different atmosphere and new people to network with each time. The atmosphere, appetizers, and drinks are all great reasons to attend, but the real value lies within the community that gathers together for each event. “I love when corporations in the heart of the innovation hub here in Cambridge/Boston generously provide their locations. The inspirational surroundings help create a vibrant atmosphere that fosters both professional and personal conversations. Having been a WEST virtual mentor this past year, I particularly enjoyed meeting some of my mentees and fellow mentors at the events, helping to strengthen those relationships,” shares Jocelyn Dunphy, WEST Member.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/building-more-than-just-a-professional-network-at-wow-events) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/building-more-than-just-a-professional-network-at-wow-events#comments-listing) Topics: [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Boston](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/boston), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Relationships](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/relationships), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent) ## [Being on a Board May Be the Career Tip You Didn't Know You Needed](https://info.westorg.org/blog/being-on-a-board-may-be-the-career-tip-you-didnt-know-you-needed) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Jun 14, 2023 2:31:51 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2023-06-21%202x1%20(1).jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/being-on-a-board-may-be-the-career-tip-you-didnt-know-you-needed) Being part of a Board of Directors can seem like an exclusive, illusive position. It can seem like no matter how much you would really love to be part of an organization’s success, how much you’d like to support a nonprofit’s goal, being on the Board of Directors can feel out of reach. For many, it’s not that it’s out of reach, it’s that there isn’t always a clear path or easy to find information on requirements, process, support, or even general guidance on where to begin.  WEST knows the true value that each Board Member brings to an organization. We are always grateful for the insight, excitement, and endless pursuit of our mission that our Board Members and Advisory Board Members bring to WEST. Knowing how important Board Members are to an organization, WEST is thrilled to be bringing the event “Get on Board: Inside the Board of Directors” to our community. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/being-on-a-board-may-be-the-career-tip-you-didnt-know-you-needed) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/being-on-a-board-may-be-the-career-tip-you-didnt-know-you-needed#comments-listing) Topics: [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Giving Back](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-back), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Industry](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/industry), [Business](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/business), [Influence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/influence), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Board of Directors](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/board-of-directors), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent) ## [Learning to Turn Being Laid Off Into an Opportunity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/learning-to-turn-being-laid-off-into-an-opportunity) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on May 24, 2023 11:43:52 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Laid%20Off%20Series.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/learning-to-turn-being-laid-off-into-an-opportunity) You know your company is downsizing, your boss calls you into their office. You go in, sit down, lump in your throat, you know what’s next. The conversation is pretty straightforward. Your boss says something like: “I’m really sorry, but as we downsize we’re cutting a lot of positions, and yours is one of them.” At that point, you’re not quite sure what to say or do, whether you expected it or not. The reality of being laid off leaves so much more uncertainty than you could possibly have prepared for.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/learning-to-turn-being-laid-off-into-an-opportunity) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/learning-to-turn-being-laid-off-into-an-opportunity#comments-listing) Topics: [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Job](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/job), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [Solutions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/solutions), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [Hiring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/hiring), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [Hiring Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/hiring-women-in-stem), [Experience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/experience) ## [Starting Your Career Growth On The Right Track](https://info.westorg.org/blog/starting-your-career-growth-on-the-right-track) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Mar 21, 2023 9:10:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2023-04-26.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/starting-your-career-growth-on-the-right-track) WEST’s Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking series has been incredibly popular. Our first Career Possibilities event of 2023 gave around 100 people the opportunity to learn about STEM communications positions from people that were currently working in that area. We’re thrilled to see the turnout for these events consistently increasing, allowing more and more STEM professionals, and STEM professionals-to-be an opportunity to prepare themselves for their next career move.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/starting-your-career-growth-on-the-right-track) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/starting-your-career-growth-on-the-right-track#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), [Mentoring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentoring), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Job](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/job), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [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), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [Hiring Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/hiring-women-in-stem) ## [How Women Rise and Thrive in the Workplace; Insights About Support Networks](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-women-rise-and-thrive-in-the-workplace-insights-about-support-networks) Posted by [Dawn Diperi](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/dawn-diperi) on Jun 23, 2022 1:38:58 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2022-06%20Blog%20Picture%20-pexels-toni-clavel-8391586.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-women-rise-and-thrive-in-the-workplace-insights-about-support-networks) I have been thinking a lot about the success of women who work in Engineering, Science, and Technology from a post-pandemic lens. As more and more women considered dropping back, or out of the workforce in the past two years, I began to wonder what strategies and behaviors could be used to keep them in their professional careers. There is a large body of work dedicated to uncovering research behind women in the workforce and their reasons for leaving yet not much has been written about the support systems women have that enable their rise in the workforce to be successful. I decided to interview a couple of women in engineering, science, and technology to learn a little bit more about the workforce policies that helped them rise and the kinds of people that have lifted, mentored, or supported them along their journey including both professionally and personally.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-women-rise-and-thrive-in-the-workplace-insights-about-support-networks) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-women-rise-and-thrive-in-the-workplace-insights-about-support-networks#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), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Work Life Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/work-life-balance), [Success](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/success), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Inspire](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspire), [Mom](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mom), [Leader](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leader), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Working Remotely](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/working-remotely), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Relationships](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/relationships), [Resources](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resources), [Solutions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/solutions), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [Support](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/support), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Parenting](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/parenting), [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), [Hiring Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/hiring-women-in-stem), [Experience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/experience), [Ally](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/ally), [Allyship](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/allyship), [Strategies](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strategies), [Reflect, Reimagine, Emerge Stronger](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/reflect-reimagine-emerge-stronger) ## [20 Years, 20 Stories Total](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Nov 2, 2020 12:30:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020%20Stories%20-%20Anna%20Li.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories) Celebrating WEST's 20th Anniversary with 20 stories of impact. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Transitions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/transitions), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/awards), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Giving Back](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-back), [Work Life Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/work-life-balance), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Entrepreneurship](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/entrepreneurship), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [Job](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/job), [negotiation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/negotiation), [Leader](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leader), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Workshop](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/workshop), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/balance), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Delegation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/delegation), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Volunteer](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/volunteer), [Board of Directors](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/board-of-directors), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Book Club](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/book-club), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [Mentor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentor), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [20th Anniversary](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20th-anniversary), [Grow](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grow) ## [20 Years, 20 Stories - Week 3](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-3) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Sep 25, 2020 2:56:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020%20Stories%20-%20Week%203-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-3) Celebrating WEST's 20th Anniversary with 20 stories of impact. This week's stories are from Chesley Chen, Maria Lalioti, Joseph Lehar, Anna Li, Enith Morillo, Makeda M, Liz O'Day, and Elizabeth Wu. 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