--- title: WEST Wisdom | Women in STEM (3) description: Women in STEM | (3) --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [The Great Resignation of Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-great-resignation-of-women-in-stem) Posted by [Dawn Diperi](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/dawn-diperi) on Oct 26, 2021 2:12:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021-10%20Blog%20Post%20Quit.jpeg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-great-resignation-of-women-in-stem) By now you may have heard about the great resignation but if you haven’t it’s the shift from an employer’s market to a candidate’s market and there are now more jobs than there are people to fill them. Companies are especially struggling to attract and retain female employees and this is especially concerning in the STEM fields where womxn are already grossly underrepresented. This blog post attempts to outline what womxn are looking for in a post-pandemic world and how companies can modify their policies to recruit, mentor, retain and promote top talent while addressing burnout and supporting women who are still feeling the effects of the pandemic.   [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-great-resignation-of-women-in-stem) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-great-resignation-of-women-in-stem#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), [Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/awards), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Mentoring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentoring), [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), [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [Empathy](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empathy), [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), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [Retaining Talent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/retaining-talent), [STEM Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-leadership), [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) ## [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) ## [Introducing WEST's 2021-2022 Executive Board Team](https://info.westorg.org/blog/introducing-2021-2022-west-board) Posted by [Jennifer Assily](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jennifer-assily) on Sep 8, 2021 7:15:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021-09%20Executive%20Board%20Image.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/introducing-2021-2022-west-board) Having just concluded WEST's fiscal year, we would like to thank our 2020-2021 Board Officers: Meena Subramanyam, President; Etta Jacobs, Vice President; Meredith Fisher, Clerk; Eleanor Howe, Treasurer; and Chesley Chen, Advisor & previous Co-Chair. Meredith and Chesley completed their board terms in June and we welcomed a few new Board Members to the team in July. Learn more about WEST's [Board of Directors](https://www.westorg.org/staff-and-board-of-directors). [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/introducing-2021-2022-west-board) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/introducing-2021-2022-west-board#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Financial Planning](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/financial-planning), [Wealth Management](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/wealth-management), [Transitions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/transitions), [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), [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), [Discount](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/discount), [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), [Financial](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/financial), [Resources](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resources), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Lessons Learned](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/lessons-learned), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [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), [Decision Making](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/decision-making), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Strengths](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strengths), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [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), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-parity), [Grow](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grow), [goals](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/goals), [Purpose](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/purpose) ## [WEST's Dynamic Pod Mentoring Program](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2021-fall-mentoring-program) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Aug 18, 2021 1:25:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021%20Fall%20Mentoring%20Blog.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2021-fall-mentoring-program) **Program Mission**: To help mentees achieve a personal or career goal by using small mentoring groups (pods) to obtain diverse perspectives that will provide an enriching experience for mentees and enable execution on goals through focused actions.  WEST is now taking applications for mentors and mentees to join our fall mentoring program.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2021-fall-mentoring-program) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2021-fall-mentoring-program#comments-listing) Topics: [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Mentoring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentoring), [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), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Mentor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentor), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg) ## [How to Make Time for YOUR Goals - even when You're Drowning in To-Do's](https://info.westorg.org/blog/make-time-for-your-goals) Posted by [Jennifer Assily](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jennifer-assily) on Aug 17, 2021 11:43:21 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021-08-19%20Blog%20Image.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/make-time-for-your-goals) Please join WEST on Zoom this Thursday, August 19 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. to hear from Jamie Martin, a Transition Coach on a mission to help women put themselves first and go after their dreams. Jamie’s workshop, “How to Make Time for YOUR Goals, even if You’re Drowning in To-Do’s,” will teach you simple solutions for finding the time and energy to pursue your goals. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/make-time-for-your-goals) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/make-time-for-your-goals#comments-listing) Topics: [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [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), [Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/balance), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [Vision](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/vision), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [goals](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/goals), [Time Management](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/time-management) ## [WEST's 2021-2022 Annual Theme: Reflect, Reimagine, and Emerge Stronger](https://info.westorg.org/blog/annual-theme-2021-2022) Posted by [Jennifer Assily](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jennifer-assily) on Aug 9, 2021 3:56:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021%20-%202022%20Annual%20Theme.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/annual-theme-2021-2022) WEST announces its 2021–2022 theme: **Reflect, Reimagine, and Emerge Stronger**. After working through the unforeseen and unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2021, we know how important it is to support each other. As we collectively reflect on what we have been through, we can reimagine what work and life look like in a world with COVID and emerge stronger. Join WEST on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. as we begin to explore this theme with a virtual discussion event, [**Easing Anxiety in the New Work Environment with Self-Care **](https://www.westorg.org/2021-08-10-reemergence-self-care-discussion)with tips from Kim Meninger.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/annual-theme-2021-2022) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/annual-theme-2021-2022#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), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Work Life Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/work-life-balance), [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), [Lessons Learned](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/lessons-learned), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Decision Making](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/decision-making), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Strengths](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strengths), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [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), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-parity), [Grow](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grow), [goals](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/goals), [Purpose](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/purpose) ## [Conquering Imposter Syndrome to Advance Your Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/imposter-syndrome) Posted by [Jennifer Assily](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jennifer-assily) on Jul 13, 2021 12:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Conquering%20Imposter%20Syndrome%20to%20advance%20your%20career%20(2).png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/imposter-syndrome) Join WEST on Tuesday, July 20 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time for a Zoom conversation with Kim Meninger, an executive coach who specializes in empowering women to build their confidence, visibility and influence to advance their careers. Meninger will discuss how to recognize and address Impostor Syndrome, as well as how to effectively manage and mentor to professionals who might have Impostor Syndrome. This event is sponsored by [CareerMode](https://www.careermode.com), a new career management platform customized to your career growth and transition goals. We hope you'll join us on Zoom, and you can hear more from Kim on her podcast, [The Impostor Syndrome Files](https://impostorsyndrome.buzzsprout.com/). [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/imposter-syndrome) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/imposter-syndrome#comments-listing) Topics: [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Mentoring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentoring), [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), [Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/balance), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Vision](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/vision), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Decision Making](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/decision-making), [Strengths](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strengths), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [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), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Imposter Syndrome](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/imposter-syndrome) ## [Building Financial Resiliency: Lessons from Disruption](https://info.westorg.org/blog/financial-resiliency-lessons-from-disruption) Posted by [Jennifer Assily](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jennifer-assily) on Jun 4, 2021 8:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021-06-17%20Small.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/financial-resiliency-lessons-from-disruption) Join WEST on June 17, 2021 to hear from Melissa Nuñez, a Certified Financial Planner TM and Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, as she shares strategies for building financial resiliency and maintaining level financial footing, especially in the face of the unexpected. Melissa will help us reflect on the challenges and changes we have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and help us plan to meet future financial goals, from paying off debt to buying a home to saving for retirement. Tickets for this event are free thanks to our sponsor, CliftonLarsonAllen. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/financial-resiliency-lessons-from-disruption) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/financial-resiliency-lessons-from-disruption#comments-listing) Topics: [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Financial Planning](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/financial-planning), [Wealth Management](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/wealth-management), [Transitions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/transitions), [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), [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), [Discount](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/discount), [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), [Financial](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/financial), [Resources](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resources), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Lessons Learned](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/lessons-learned), [Tools](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tools), [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), [Decision Making](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/decision-making), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Strengths](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strengths), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [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), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-parity), [Grow](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grow), [goals](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/goals), [Purpose](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/purpose) ## [The Anxious Go-Getter: Keep the Achievement, Lose the Anxiety](https://info.westorg.org/blog/anxious-go-getter-keep-achievement-lose-anxiety) Posted by [Jennifer Assily](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jennifer-assily) on Jun 1, 2021 1:00:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2021-06-03%20Blog%20Pic-2.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/anxious-go-getter-keep-achievement-lose-anxiety) Have you ever felt like your productivity and success depend on carrying a load of fear, perfectionism, or anxiety? Are you looking for strategies to continue the work you love without feeling overwhelmed? On June 3, Dr. Courtney Paré, a holistic anxiety and self-advocacy coach and naturopathic doctor, will join WEST to share her personal story of recognizing the anxious go-getter in herself and guide us through her step-by-step process for building a more constructive relationship with anxiety, letting go of perfectionism, and living a values-driven life. 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Lajoie-Lubin is the founder and principal consultant of Lajoie Consulting Group, a firm that works with organizations to transform their workplace cultures through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and supports early- to mid-career professionals through career transformation.  Lajoie-Lubin draws on the concept of a personal advisory board, [outlined here by Natascha Saunders](https://www.umassalumni.com/s/1640/rd17/leftCol.aspx?sid=1640&gid=2&pgid=5716&cid=9526&ecid=9526&crid=0&calpgid=3964&calcid=7696), to develop a holistic view of her clients’ and her own personal and professional goals. Lajoie-Lubin's talk will outline the key roles to include on your personal advisory board to help you gain perspective, build a career strategy, stay personally grounded, maintain financial stability, engage with key communities on- and offline, and create a vision for who you want to be. 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