A life full of pieces that are important to you can be a truly amazing thing, but it can also be demanding, stressful, and draining. So many things in our daily lives are important to us: our physical and mental health, our families, our jobs, our friends and colleagues, hobbies, and communities we are part of, the list can go on. These are all amazing things that enable us each to build a life that we love. We can love our jobs, our families, our friends and colleagues, spending time practicing hobbies, resting and recharging ourselves, but can we balance doing it all at once?
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Career,
Life,
You,
Self-Awareness,
Empowerment,
Self-Reflection,
#WESTevent,
STEM Women,
STEM Leadership,
Strong Women,
Strong World
There’s a stigma associated with being an introvert. People say introverts are more often shy, soft-spoken, and stay to themselves; “they” say introverts are not good public speakers, team leaders, or marketers. Sure, people say these things, but how true are they really? If the true definition of an introvert is simply that they are re-energized by spending quiet time with themselves, then what do any of those characteristics or skills have to do with being introverted?
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Career,
Interview,
Life,
You,
Mindfulness,
Leading Ourselves,
Self-Awareness,
Career Development,
Career Possibilities,
Empowerment,
Self-Reflection,
#WESTevent,
STEM Women,
STEM Leadership,
Strong Women,
Strong World,
Introvert
In today’s increasingly competitive workplace and market, it’s no longer sufficient to get by with a strong resume and cover letter. In order to succeed in your field, you must act on your strengths, diligently build connections/community, and seek recognition in order to set yourself apart.
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Events,
Women,
Tech,
Science,
Transitions,
Career,
Communication,
Community,
Life,
Cambridge,
Inspire,
Women in STEM,
Networking,
You,
Upcoming Events,
Professional,
Presence,
Biotech,
Resources,
Interactive,
Connect,
Influence,
Developing Your Skills,
Engage,
Career Development,
Own It,
Empowerment
Have you ever heard the old adage, “It takes a village to raise a child?” Well it doesn’t stop there. It also takes a “village” to build a career. Your career.
There is a Chinese term, Guan Xi, which translates to “the Chinese form of networking that is built up from family, village and clan kinship. In Chinese business and life in general, the maintenance of face and cordial Guan Xi are prerequisites in ensuring that networks operate smoothly and reliably.”
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Events,
Women,
Tech,
Science,
Transitions,
Career,
Communication,
Community,
Life,
Cambridge,
Women in STEM,
Networking,
You,
Annual Theme,
Upcoming Events,
Professional,
Biotech,
Resources,
Interactive,
Connect,
Career Path,
Developing Your Skills,
Engage,
Career Development,
Speed Networking,
Own It,
Empowerment
Now through December only! Huge member discount for WEST workshops.
Thanks to a very generous donor we are able to offer our members a special discounted rate for workshops through December - workshops will cost only $20 for members, a savings of $30 per event off the non-member rate. Join now and you will quickly cover your annual membership costs while opening the door to our exclusive member-only events.
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Science,
Career,
Community,
Life,
Networking,
You,
Discount,
Membership,
Upcoming Events
Your career needs to be managed strategically and proactively - it does not just happen. Even though good luck, the right network and wicked smarts help, YOU are the only one who can set the direction. WEST’s programming theme this year has been specifically designed to help women in science and technology think about your career advancement strategically and develop your own plan for execution.
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Events,
Leadership,
Women,
Tech,
Science,
Career,
Community,
Work Life Balance,
Life,
Cambridge,
Networking,
You,
Annual Theme
