By Eileen Gaffen, President – Steres Gaffen Media ________________________ Are you watching Succession? The arrogant, self-serving, destructive power of the Roy family is no way to effectively lead and certainly isn’t serving them well. Today’s most effective leaders are open, empathetic, and driven by ethical decision-making rooted in their company’s mission. Women are bringing this […]
Category Archives: Women in Business
The Power of Intentional Female Friendship
Diane Lofgren and Margaret Bhola coauthored Women I Want to Grow Old With. Diane will be the keynote speaker for the inaugural networking breakfast, San Diego Women Connect, on Tuesday, July 26. Join the conversation! Friendship. It seems so easy. We’ve made them all our lives. But there are times when life throws something our […]
Padma Lakshmi: Model, Author, Chef, Role Model
Padma Lakshmi will speak at the Inspiration Conference on March 18 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California. Denise Visconti of Women’s Week Partner Littler Mendelson, shares this spotlight: Padma Lakshmi is best known for her role as a model and as the host of “Top Chef.” But she is and has done so much more. Padma was born in […]
Get Ready to Experience the Energy of Elizabeth McCormick
Elizabeth McCormick will speak at the Inspiration Conference on March 18 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California. Denise Visconti of Women’s Week Partner Littler Mendelson, shares this spotlight: Elizabeth McCormick dared women all over the world to dream big when she shattered the glass ceiling in the military and became a U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter pilot. She flew numerous command and […]
Living with Intent in the Digital Age
Mallika Chopra will speak on Opening Day on March 14 at California Center for the Arts. Denise Visconti of Women’s Week Partner Littler Mendelson, shares this spotlight: As Mallika Chopra’s TEDx Talk begins, she starts with a story with which we are all too familiar: while speaking to an audience about lofty concepts like intent, wellness, balance, […]
Empowering Women by Giving Back
Roll up your sleeves and get into cleaning mode—it’s time to organize your closet! “Oh no not that,” you say. “I hate walking into my closet, it’s such a mess!” Well, join the club—many women feel that way. When I work with people at 48 Pieces (part of SimplyTwo Design), I help them get past […]
Representing Your Best Self
Written by: Marie “MJ” Joyce Like your resume and professional experience, it’s important to put your wardrobe to work for you. A first Impression is a lasting one, and while appearance does not determine one’s actual competence and credibility, it does influence others’ actual perception of those qualities. Capitalize on this “silent persuader” and consider […]
Financial Wellness in the New Year
When I left teaching and started in the Financial Services Industry almost 20 years ago, I was one of three women out of an 80-person sales force. That was standard. Today, things have changed. This became rather apparent at the 2015 North San Diego Business Chamber’s San Diego Women’s Week, where I had the pleasure of volunteering with a group of […]