4 Tips for Engaging Your Audience with Julia Canzano
For many, giving a speech to a crowd is intimidating and an opportunity they run from. An estimated 73% of people have a fear of public speaking. However, with time and practice you can become a persuasive speaker that can win over any audience. Here are four tips to help you engage your audience and […]
How to Find a Mentor with Ladan Nowrasteh
When I was young and people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I said what most kids say – a veterinarian. Why, you ask? Was it my love of zoology or science? Was it because I was a pet-less (thanks, mom and dad) kid desperate to be around animals? It […]
Women in the Workforce: One Size Does Not Fit All
Before World War II, 33% of women participated in the labor force. Today, that number has increased to 57.4% of women who now also make up 47% of the entire American workforce. Labor participation percentages among men are at an all-time low, and women are steadily out-educating men across most statistics out there. As women […]
4 Professional Development Habits You Can Start Today by Marisa Brand
Building your professional development toolbox can seem intimidating at first. There are so many resources and differing opinions out there that it can be difficult to figure out where to start. And, when you’re already working 9-5 (or even 8-6), it can be challenging to think about work in your free time. These hurdles can […]
Grow Your Network Online by Kathryn Alford
Location should never be a limitation to building professional connections and expanding your network. Thanks to technology and helpful resources such as LinkedIn, you can develop relationships in other states, on the other side of the country, and even across the world. Whether you want to move to a new city after college or take […]
How to Make the Most of Your Internship by Haley Supergan
Each year, there are thousands of internship opportunities waiting to be filled by brilliant, aspiring students and recent graduates. In order to make the most out of these incredible opportunities, it is important to consider many factors in finding the perfect fit for you. Here are some tips to help with your search: Decide if […]
Curating Your Closet: 5 Tips for Elevating Your Personal Style with Leah Nalepa
“If you don’t give the market the story to talk about, they will define your brand story for you.” – David Brier Style is personal. It’s creative. It’s energetic. Most of all, it’s important. What we wear dictates to the world who we are, what we value, and how we expect to be treated. It […]
Be Prepared for Your Next Interview with Patricia Rausch
We talked with Patricia Rausch, Director of Career Programs for the Leadership Institute, about what she looks for when interviewing applicants and strategies for how to ace your next interview. What’s the best advice regarding interviews you’ve ever heard or received? Research the who, what, and why of the company you are interviewing with and write […]
Professional Spotlight: Kate Hardiman
At NeW, we believe in supporting strong women during their education, but also beyond in the workplace and as community leaders. Meet NeW Professional Network member, Kate Hardiman, author of the new book Unshackled: Freeing America’s K-12 Education System, which will be published on January 1, 2021. What motivated you to write this book? My […]
NeW Leader Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey of Starting a Coffee Shop During COVID-19
November is National Entrepreneurship Month and NeW is proud to celebrate the many successful female-owned businesses that help our country thrive. Meet one NeW leader who is a budding entrepreneur, Peyton Froehlich, from NeW at the University of Iowa, who started an ice cream and coffee shop with her mom, Stacey Wedemeyer. What does your […]
