Curated video content full of experts to bring you knowledge on the topics of career, finance, confidence, retirement, and more!

TOOT YOUR OWN HORN

Presenters:

Angela Kim

Elizabeth Schwan Rosenwald

Jamie Lee, Coach & Seven Sisters Small Business Member

Description:

We do not do enough of sharing our successes both professionally and personally. We hear from our talented panel about techniques you can use to share your victories, while not looking like a "show-off". They also share their own stories and have several take-a-aways you can put to use immediately. 

Source: Seven Sisters Alum Conference, Fall 2022

SOCIAL IMPACT CAREERS

Presenters

Mona Sinha, Smith College '88

Montsy Kim, Smith College '94

Elise Hogue, Vassar '91

Description:

Mona, Montsy & Elise discuss their paths to working in Socially Impactful Careers and how we can all continue to pay it forward.

Source:

Seven Sisters Conference, Fall 2022

Third Acts

Presenters

Jennifer Jensen

Heather Cohen

Lane Rosenthal, Travel Services & Seven Sisters Small Business Member

Description:

Third Acts features three panelists (well, really 2 and a moderator...but) who share their unique stories and how certain life events have influenced them to end up where they are today. From spotting a Seven Sisters in literally the middle of no-were to taking a trip in almost middle age, this trio has insight to share as you think about what might be next in your career and personal life. 

Source: Seven Sisters Alum Conference, Fall 2022

Managing into Retirement

Presenters

Gina Ko

Alexandria Levitt

Karen Van Voorhis, Financial Advisor and Seven Sisters Small Business Member

Wendy Allegaert

Description:

Managing into Retirement...a topic that seems overwhelming with a myriad of layers and twists and turns. Join our panel of Seven Sisters Alums who are experts in their individual fields as they join forces to help unlock some of the mysteries of what the path to retirement looks like.

Source: Seven Sisters Alum Conference, Fall 2022

Out of the Box Career Changes

Presenters

Andrea Donnor

Abigail Nickell

Cori Ashworth

Description:

Making a Career Change is hard at every level. Hear from our panel of experts while they share their own career experiences and the paths that led them to where they are today. Our panelists have some great career tips to share from assessing your current situation to how important networking is to how to maximize your LinkedIn profile. 

Source: Seven Sisters Alum Conference, Fall 2022

Salary Negotiations

Presenters

Emily Frank, Coach & Small Business Member

Maya Sachdeva

Description:

Learn how to improve your salary negotiation skills. There are several key strategies to use when looking for more pay or better benefits. We are looking forward to sharing some great tips and helping you make more money. Learn how to make the ask and go fo it! 

Source: Seven Sisters Alum Conference, Fall 2022

Building Confidence: Defeating Imposter Syndrome

Presenters

Susan Curtis, Coach & Small Sisters Small Business Member

Stephanie Hessler, Coach & Seven Sisters Small Business Member

Laura Althoff

Description:

Imposter Syndrome is a term that has become more popular over the past fews years and we are going to discuss some of the history behind it, how it affects people and offer some tips and tricks for overcoming it. The more women achieve, the greater their accomplishments, the higher their qualifications --- the more they fight chronic self-doubt in the form of Imposter Syndrome. If you beat yourself up or hold yourself back, you're not alone! Learn techniques to overcome it and not let it take up your valuable time and energy.

Source: Seven Sisters Alum Conference, Fall 2022

5 Signs It's Time for a Change!

Presenters

Colleen DelVecchio

Description:

Change can be scary and invigorating all at the same time. The amazing thing about change is that it is always possible. Change is always just one decision away.

But sometimes it can be hard to know when it’s time to make a change. We can feel stuck, terrified or overwhelmed by our current situation, and this causes us to worry over whether it really is the right time to make a change.

Colleen will talk us through 5 signs you are ready for a change and some tips on how to start making a change in any aspect of your life! 

Source: Seven Sisters Alum Conference, Fall 2022

You Have The Skills

Presenters

Emily Frank, Coach & Seven Sisters Small Business Member

Maya Sachdeva

Description:

How to take your analytical skill set, ability to problem solve and synthesize data and apply it to your resume/career. 

Many of the skills you have acquired in the four years of College might not seem like they fit with what requirements are for jobs, but they do match up! Learn how translate what you have developed over the last four years into resume building marketable skills. 

Source: Seven Sisters Alum Conference, Spring 2022

Secret Lives of Recruiters

Presenters

Kathy Spillane, Coach & Seven Sisters Small Business Member

Cori Ashworth

Description:

Kathy has joined us in the past on several Seven Sisters Zoom calls about recruiting and careers! She has spent the last 20 plus years as a recruiter at Fortune 100 firms, Tech Startup, owned her own firm, and is now a co-founder of www.yourseatiswaiting.com 

Cori Ashworth has spent time previously in the Alum and Careers office of Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges. Before working in higher education, she spent time in the private sector. She is now a coach and has spent time helping many Seven Sisters alums over the past few years figure out their career trajectories. 

Source: Seven Sisters Alum Conference, Fall 2022