NAWIC 2018-2019 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION WEBINAR SERIES

Peggy NewquistConstructing Opportunity, LLC

NAWIC –Chicago Metro #325

National PD&E Co-Chair

NEF Secretary

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Sponsors, Mentors and Networking,

Building Alliances to Power your Success

Advisory Board - Business

develops an understanding of the business, market and industry trends

provides “wise counsel” on issues raised by the owners or management

provides unbiased insights and ideas from a third party point-of-view

encourages and supports the exploration of new business ideas

acts as a resource for executives

encourages the development of a governance framework that enables sustainable growth of the company

monitors business performance

presents challenges to the directors and management aimed at improving the business

Advisory Board - Personal

develop an understanding of you, your background, experience, goals and aspirations

provide “wise counsel” on issues raised by you

provide unbiased insights and ideas from a third party point-of-view

encourage and support the exploration of new career ideas

act as a resource for you

encourage the development of a career framework that enables sustainable professional growth

monitor your career development and growth

present challenges that could improve your thinking and performance

Building your AlliancesWho

◦ Coach

◦ Mentor

◦ Sponsor

◦ Others

How◦ Ask

◦ Network

Coach• Learn a skill

• Overcome a challenge

• Improve your performance

• Manager involved

• One on One

• Short Term

• Intensive

MentorSimilar experiences

Manager not required

Internal and External

One on One

Long term

Basic Mentoring AgreementWhy

◦ Shows you are intentional

◦ Gives you something to measure

Includes:◦ Goals

◦ Timeframes

◦ Method of communication

Other Board Members

SponsorSenior Executive

Advocate

Reputation

Internal

Long Term

54% less likely than men to have a sponsor

CREW 2015 Benchmark Study Report

The first woman to interview for an NBA head coaching job proves the value of a great career sponsor

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Strategic Networking

Broad

Connective

Dynamic

Show Up

Invest the Time

Follow Up

Do it Now

From “Own It, The Power of Women at Work” Sallie Krawcheck

NetworkingEngage

◦ Trade Associations, Company Groups, LinkedIn, etc

Connect◦ Alumni Association, Friends, Colleagues, Neighbors, etc

Focus ◦ Give and Get

Prioritize◦ Active vs. Passive

Do Women’s Networking Events Move the Needle on Equality?

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42% vs. 18% received a promotion

15% vs 5% received a pay raise of 10% or more

78% “more optimistic about the future”

71% “felt more connected to others”

Greatest predictor of success and happiness is social connection.

Big Potential by Shawn Achor

Beneficial Conference ExperienceSocial Connection

Engaging Sessions

Role Models

Memorable Moment

Realistic/Optimistic

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Your Challenge

In the next 3 months, attend one new industry networking event

In the next 6 months, create an advisory board strategy

In the next 12 months, form your board

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ResourcesLeanin.org – video resources

◦ Building Effective Networks

◦ Centered Leadership: Connecting

◦ Mentoring Matters – Sheryl Sandberg

Ted Talks◦ How to Get a Mentor – Ellen Ensher

◦ Networking for Introverts – Susan Cain

Books◦ Own It, The Power of Women at Work; Sallie Krawchek

◦ Lean In; Sheryl Sandberg

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