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What We’re Doing

Looking Forward

Mar. 8, 26, 2012 , Endeavor Global’s Austin City Event, LWP Janet and LWP Christine will conduct a workshop for a select group of Endeavor entrepreneurs from around the world, addressing the challenges entrepreneurs encounter and sharing the skills  to be a business success.

Jan. 26, 2012 , Congregation Beth Israel (Houston), “Empowering Today’s Woman” panel will focus on ways the women can help each other achieve self-leadership in their careers, finances and volunteer activities. LWP Janet will share her experiences helping women around the world and talk about the role of Leading Women Project in helping every women find their voice and become their own leading woman.

Jan. 19, 2012 Austin Women in Technology (AWT), a non-profit organization of women interested in technology that provides opportunities to foster personal and professional success through connections, learning and leading.  LWP Janet is giving the keynote speech at AWT’s are 10th anniversary event. She will talk about women, leadership and how to expand your career and personal leadership growth.

Looking Back

Dec. 5, 2011 NYC film premiere, In the Land of Blood and Honey, directed by Angelina Jolie. LWP Christine and LWP Janet attended the screening of the movie, which tells the story of a Bosnian Serb and Muslim who fall in love before the Bosnian war. The movie depicts how the war impacts each of them in unexpected ways, in a society where neighbors, friends and relatives turn on each other based solely on ethnicity.

Nov. 21, 2011 Progressive Women in Politics event. LWP Christine and LWP Janet attended this event featured Senatorial candidates Elizabeth Warren (MA) and Tammy Baldwin (WI). These are two dynamic, articulate women who have vision, charisma and progressive, result-based plans that will change the tenor of the political dialogue.

Nov. 14-16, 2011 Texas Conference for Women, Houston, TX. The conference is the state’s largest event of its kind with more than 6,000 attendees, offering community and connection, information and inspiration to women from all walks of life. LWP Janet is part of the TCW Social Media Street Team,  helping spread the word online about this empowering resource for women.

Nov. 13, 2011  Women’s Campaign Fund, New York, NY. LWP  Christine joins the WCF Leadership Circle Briefing, featuring Glorian Steinem, celebrating WCF’s 37 years of investmenting in talented women leaders like special guest, U.S. Senatorial Candidate Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin.

Nov. 2-4, 2011 Havard Kennedy School Women and Public Policy  As a member of the Women’s Leadership Board,  LWP Janet attended the meeting, where topics included the 2011 Equality and Development Report, modern political issues and how women can gain power through body language.

Oct 21, 2011 The University of Texas College of Pharmacy, Professional Development Speaker, “Leading Women in Science” LWP Janet shared her passion and experience for ways to advance women. Many of the challenges women face are also experienced by men. For those issues that are unique to women, it’s paramount that men be aware and empowered to take action. The talk covered topics including the wage gap, tools for effective networking, communication tips and the importance of following your personal passions and becoming your own leading women – and man.

Sep 11-17, 2011 Women For Women International, Journey to Bosnia (LWP Janet, LWP Christine) WFWI focuses on helping women in post-war countries developing job and life skills to help them meet their families’ basic needs. The trip focuses on engaging with women in the program, participating in and conducting workshops. This follows our trip last year with WFWI to Rwanda.

Jul 2011, AAPS News Magazine article, “Leadership Coaching Helps Bolster Careers“, features LWP Janet, who discusses building a strong leadership presence, the role of coaching and benefits of mentoring for both the mentor and mentee. The full article can be accessed at http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aaps/newsmagazine_201107/index.php?startid=42#/42

Jun 28-30, 2011 ENDEAVOR Annual Summit, conducting workshop “Metrics to Ensure Success”, LWPJanet, LWPChristine At the 2011 ENDEAVOR GLOBAL summit,  entrepreneurs from around the world could attend sessions on relevant topics and functional skills, while making connections with the industry experts, Endeavor network members, and fellow entrepreneurs. LWP Janet and LWP Christine participated in mentoring sessions and led workshops that were filled to capacity with ENDEAVOR Network Member, discussing how to fuel the success of companies in emerging markets that in turn create jobs, drive economic growth, and foster sustainable economic development.

Jun 24-26, 2011 N.O.W. 2011 National Conference,  Tampa, FL; conducting workshop,UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Women’s Equality in Public Office and on Corporate Boards LWP Christine, LWP Janet At this year’s National Organization for Women conference, LWPChristine, LWPJanet along with co-panelists Vanessa Briggs and Mayra Uribe discussed women’s progress in business, academia, non-profits and politics. Tracking the progress (or lack of progress) over the last 50 years the panelists shared personal experiences and suggested ways for people to challenge themselves and others to help women progress towards a truly equitable existence. We have to think far outside the cultural box that constrains us all. Bottom line? It’s time to stand up, make noise and take our place at the table.

Apr 11, 2011 ForbesWoman blog, “Working Hard was Supposed to Lead to Equity. It Hasn’t.” LWP Christine describes after decades of working hard and following all of the rules on achieving success, women’s equality is still unfinished business. In 2011, there are only be 15 women CEOs in the Fortune 500 and only 17% of the US Congress are women? While there have been improvements, to our daughters the walls still look high and the journey difficult.

Apr 7, 2011 Feminist Majority Conference, Women, Power & Money Summit, Washington, DC, LWP Christine The Feminist Majority—publisher’s of Ms Magazine—presented a conference on Women and Power.  The timing—during the 2011 budget debate—and the speech by Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi focused on the actions by many in congress to eliminate funding to Planned Parenthood and other women’s health initiatives.  The call to action was clear for all.

Mar 9, 2011 Women’s History Month Speaker, PECO Energy, Berwyn, PA, LWP Christine Women’s History Month recognizes the contributions that women have made over the years. This talk highlighted women’s progress in politics and business in the US over the last 50 years, starting with JFK’s Commission on Women headed by Eleanor Roosevelt, initiated in 1961.

Jan-May, 2011 Global Awareness and Leadership (GALS) program facilitator, sponsored by Women’s Campaign International LWP Christine Women’s Campaign International (WCI, www.womenscampaigninertnational.org) has implemented an adolescent global awareness and advocacy program that target at-risk, young women in Philadelphia, who are eager to tackle gender and leadership issues locally and globally. The GALS leadership series aims to broaden the horizon of young girls by building their capacity to serve as community activists and competent global citizens.