The past few years have been challenging for many.
From navigating the pandemic and combating burnout, to facing layoffs and adapting to the ever-shifting landscape of in-person, virtual, and hybrid working models, finding success in your career may feel more daunting than ever.
If you are ready to move beyond survival mode to a more holistic way of managing your career growth, this summit is for you.
This summit is for mid to senior-level women technologists looking to grow as leaders while keeping their work/life balance in mind.
Mentorship, collaboration, and interaction are major components of this virtual three-day summit. This is your chance to engage directly with senior leaders and meet others in your field!
Registration closes Tues Jan 23 at 5pm PT.
Personal Branding is one of our most popular topics at WEST! Learn how to market and differentiate yourself effectively, align your personal brand with your career goals, and leverage social media and networking to enhance your visibility and credibility. Get ready to be inspired and take your career to the next level.
Topics: Personal Brand, Owning Your Narrative, Job Search, Onboarding, Elevator Pitch
According to a recent study, a large number of people would prefer to eat LIVE BUGS than negotiate at work. Yet, as scary as negotiation may be, it’s something many of us must do daily. This workshop is designed to give people the tools to overcome their apprehension and learn to love negotiations. Together, we'll explore different negotiation styles, how to prepare for a negotiation, the building blocks of rapport and influence, and specific tactics to negotiate more effectively. Participants will leave this workshop feeling justifiably confident and prepared to handle difficult negotiations.
* No live bugs will be eaten in this workshop
Topics: Negotiation, Communication
Navigating your career as a software engineer can sometimes feel overwhelming. Hear from four software engineers as they share their journeys and discuss the twists, turns and surprises they have encountered along the way. Learn practical tips and get advice on how to make the most of your own adventure!
Topics: Career Planning, Values, Motherhood, IC vs People Management, Imposter Syndrome, Networking
Career success can mean different things to different people. Join us for this eye opening conversation as we explore how to take control of your narrative and explore what this means to you, outside of climbing the corporate ladder. We'll discuss who the ladder is really for, how to assess risk and overcome the fear of failure, learn how to own and tell your unique story, and more. Bring your questions!
Topics: Career Planning, Risk Assessment, Values, Owning Your Narrative
How do you decide between staying as an IC or moving into people management? What about successfully planning for and returning from a maternity leave? Hear from our experienced panelists as they discuss how they navigated these major career milestones (and more!) and found success on the other side.
Topics: IC vs People Management, Family Planning, Advancing into Leadership
What do you look for in the hiring process that demonstrates resilience, and how do you identify those traits in interviews? How do you take stock of the existing team to identify the strengths and gaps of the individuals and the team as a whole? How do you create opportunities to build new skills to close the gap and demonstrate core strengths? How can you leverage this knowledge as an IC to demonstrate and develop your own resilience?
Ever feel like you are just surviving at work? Or that your job is bleeding into your personal life in an unbalanced way?
Learn how to turn surviving into thriving! In this talk, Ali Littman, VP of Software Engineering at Modern Health, will discuss some ideas on how to manage your mental health and avoid common mental traps that hold women back (such as imposter syndrome and perfectionism) while advancing into a leadership role.
Each one of us has a unique body that functions differently from what's considered "normal." You might have encountered this through symptoms such as body temperature, menstrual cycles lengths, or blood pressure that appears lower than most people's. Join us as we discuss the importance of addressing women's health in the sphere of technology, and how through leveraging wearables and personalized continuous data, we can understand our bodies as they change.
Topics: Women's Health, Technology, Family Planning
It's time we reframe neurological differences as unique strengths rather than limitations! Learn how diverse cognitive styles offer inherent advantages when it comes to innovation, creativity, and fresh perspectives to various fields. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the neurodiversity paradigm and its potential to foster more inclusive environments.
Topics: Neurodivergence, Inclusive Leadership
Have you felt deflated and de-energized after doing things you were not ‘all in’ for? Or after allowing someone to take up your space/time when all you wanted to do was head in the opposite direction? We all have.
Join us for this insightful workshop as we learn how to set boundaries that allow you to feel safe and energized. Explore what it means to practice dynamic boundary setting and take back your power to set and negotiate boundaries that feel right for you.
Topics: Mental Health, Boundary setting
When faced with uncertainty and turmoil, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and act reactively instead of proactively. Join us for this powerful talk which will equip leaders with practical methods to tap into your resilience, harness the power of your emotions, and guide your team confidently through crises.
#1 Choose your own adventure. We know three days can be a lot for a Summit, which is why you'll have the agenda early so you can plan your summit experience. Join us for all three days or hop in on sessions that interest you most!
#2 Connect directly with our speakers. We will spotlight our speakers and recommended readings in the month leading up to the Summit. Don't miss your chance to learn and be mentored by our incredible speakers!
#3 Get mentoring that's specific to you. When you register you will have the chance to sign up for mentoring AT the summit. We will match you to mentors who can share advice and speak to your specific goals. Don't miss this opportunity to get advice on your current career challenges!
