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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS

“I have never gone wrong on betting on myself.”

“Confidence is having the trust and knowing in your abilities that even when you’re in a situation that you don’t understand that you can trust yourself to figure it out.”

“Helping Number 2s become Number 1s in work and life. They get some competent as a Number 2 they never get to access their place of genius. They get stuck or pigeonholed.”

“As soon as you identify something as a problem, it’s attached to a threat. Versus calling it ‘solution strategy’ which immediately puts it in their prefrontal cortex. Immediately has it as ‘What options do I have?’ “

Glass Cliff Assignment: “Brought in as a last chance candidate to a position because no one else in their right mind would take it.”

Visionary: “Successful women tend to be able to see something with potential before others see it and be able to bring others along.”

“We need to find a way to use and leverage our social capital (our political capital) for our own uses because we are really good at doing it for others.”

“How can you change your relationship to self doubt? If you accepted from now on that those voices are there; they’re just there. How you react to them or respond to them , you get to have control over.”

Transforming Gender Equity with Daryl Anne Estill and Jill Miller

ABOUT OUR GUESTS:

Daryl Anne Estill is an experienced Project Manager and Leader in the commercial MEP construction industry; spanning semiconductor, pharmaceutical, offices, CNG stations, and multifamily markets.

In addition to her direct role as a PM, she is integral to strategic planning, training and development, process improvements, and mentorship for her organization.

As a public speaker, mentor, and industry leader, her advocacy work focuses on Women in Construction/Industry, Gender Equity and Equity in general, Mental Health, and Servant Leadership. Daryl is recognized as Empowering Women in Industry’s 2024 Mentor of the Year.

CONNECT WITH DARYL ANNE

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Jill Miller is a visionary leader making work human again, dedicated to advancing economic mobility for workers. As the Founder & CEO of Lunum, Jill is transforming how businesses measure workforce investments, driving economic growth and stronger ecosystems where everyone is valued.

Jill has a proven history of fostering partnerships and creating solutions that align operational excellence with workforce advancement. She previously founded Below the Line, an advisory firm that supported employee ownership transitions and developed entrepreneurship programs for underserved communities.

Jill serves on the Board of Directors for the Spondylitis Association of America and hosts Spondycast. She is a member of the National Small Business Association Leadership Council and was named the 2024 Innovator of the Year by Empowering Women in Industry.

CONNECT WITH JILL

Website: https://lunum.io/

Social Media: LinkedIn

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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS

Equity: “Giving people what they need when they need it.”

“First one through the door opens the door for the rest.”

“We need to start talking in terms of individuals and talking in systems. We’re here because it was designed for us to be here.”

Overlooked Potential Effect: Men tend to be promoted based on potential. Women tend to be promoted based on demonstrated performance.

“You have to be looking right through a telescope and through a microscope.”

“Your intention does not override impact.”

“Nice is not the same thing as kind.”

“I am not afraid for I was born to do this.” – Joan of Arc

Accelerate Strategic Action with Janet Polach

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Dr. Janet Polach is a global authority in executive coaching, team development, and leadership. With her unique ability to elevate leaders from the minutiae to drive unparalleled organizational success, she serves as a trusted strategist and advisor to senior executives worldwide. Janet has expertly coached an array of executive and frontline leaders across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Her expertise in guiding diverse, cross-geography teams to uncover their core purpose and align for success is unparalleled.

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Website: www.janetpolach.com

Social Media: LinkedIn

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Book Link: Strategic Leader's Mindset

Book Link: The Seven Mistakes New Managers Make

The Covey Time Management Matrix Explained

HBR Blog Why Strategic Leadership Matters

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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS

“What I have found on where I could be successful was figuring out who I was and how I wanted to show up.”

“As women we tend to overwork issues. We are afraid to make mistakes. We feel the spotlight is particularly on us as women. So we want everything to be right. When we do that, we miss opportunities.”

“Women sometimes struggle with going up against the grain because they’ve worked so hard to get where they are at and they don’t want to mess anything up. And yet the great women we all know are the ones who broke the mold.”

“When a business is growing, it is so easy to get insulated.”

Strategic Mindset: “It’s really about thinking differently not just acting differently.”

“Your value becomes the ability to look beyond the here and now.”

Strategic Thinking: “You’re much more outward focused from your organization than inward focused to getting things done.”

“It’s nearly impossible for us to switch in the moment from tactical to strategic.”

“At an executive level, it’s all about people leadership. It’s about developing your team, helping them learn more, and getting them excited about the work that they do so they deliver on behalf of the firm.”

Building the Business Case for Joy with Bose Akadiri

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Bose Akadiri is a Motivational Speaker, Corporate Trainer and founder of Goal and Grind LLC where she partners with high achievers to turn their dreams into their reality using her 5 step Vision and Goals Method(™). Renowned for her dynamic corporate workshops where Bose empowers dreams, elevates teams and transforms organizations. In addition to Goal and Grind, she has led a distinguished career in Corporate Social Responsibility at Boeing, Salesforce, and JPMorgan Chase.

Bose is an IMPACT Fellow with the Chicago Urban League, Ladies of Virtue Board Member, She Shines Honoree by Girls Inc. of Chicago, 40 under 40 honoree by OKC Biz Magazine, Leadership Oklahoma City alumnae and was named by ionOklahoma Magazine as a 30/30 Next Generation of Leaders.

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CONNECT WITH BOSE & GOAL AND GRIND

Website: https://www.goalandgrind.com

Keynote Speaking & Corporate Workshop Topics: https://www.goalandgrind.com/speaking

Email: bose@goalandgrind.com

IG Page: @goalandgrind

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boseakadiri/

LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goalandgrind/

YouTube Channel: @goalandgrind

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BCG Work: Enjoying Work Matters More Than You May Realize

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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS

“I am building the business case for joy.”

“Bring more joy, goals, and purpose to the world.”

“I believe goal crushing is a team sport.”

“Joy is the foundation of goal setting not just the reward.”

“I attribute my tenacity and being able to go after it to my mother. She’s my best friend, my biggest cheerleader, and my biggest advocate. She has never asked me ‘why’; she has always said ‘how’.”

“We’re not trying to place external expectations onto our lives. We are focused on inner joy.”

Four Areas of Life: Personal, Professional, Health, and Financial

“Vision and Goals method helps people to be strategic with their life, productive in their career, consistent with their health, and intentional about their finances.”

BCG Finding: Employees who enjoy their work are 49% less likely to be looking for outside employment.

Where Bose finds joy: “I have to pour into myself. Focusing on wins on a regular basis.”

Fire to Inspire the Next Gen with Stephanie Hajducek

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Stephanie Hajducek is a Project Specialist for Enbridge – Project YaREN. Project YaREN is a proposed low carbon ammonia production and export facility in Ingleside, Texas, being developed by Enbridge and Yara. Stephanie has also held positions with industry leading companies such as Bechtel, ChevronPhillips, Citgo, Steel Dynamics and The Chemours Company.

In January 2022 Stephanie started a 501c3 nonprofit organization called This One’s for the Gals that helps girls with career exploration and workforce development. Focusing their efforts on the construction, energy, manufacturing and maritime industries, TOFTG likes to say that they talk to girls about career pathways that not a lot of people talk to girls about, from Skilled Trades to STEM and everything in between!

After almost 20 years out of high school, and with the support of her husband and three children, Stephanie earned her bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering Technology from The University of Southern Mississippi while working full time. She hopes that by sharing her experiences and lessons learned she can help girls step out of their comfort zone and step into a world of endless possibilities in industry!

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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS

“Your network is your net worth.”

“It’s not always about who you know but who you meet.”

“There is power in community.”

“Girls can’t be what they can’t see.”

“Start where you are at and it will grow.”

“Surround yourself. Seek out mentors. There are women out there who want to help you.”

“I have learned how important it is for me to be visible. Be visible to girls. Show up and be present.”

“Dreams don’t work unless you do.”

The Gift of Disruption with Kate Yoder

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Kate Yoder dynamic Project Management Professional (PMP) known for delivering innovative results through creative engineering practices and a people-centric approach. She received her B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and her M.Sc. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating, Kate honed her analytical skills as a modeling & simulation engineer for several years. She then transitioned into project management, where she has a proven track record of coordinating project interdependencies, streamlining processes, and reducing processing time for her team.

In her current role at Trane Technologies, Kate combines her engineering expertise and project management skills to spearhead innovative digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction.

When she's not at Trane Technologies, you can find Kate crocheting cute animals while snuggling with her two adorable cats, Pip and Figaro.

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EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS

Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin

Problems in a Spreadsheet Cartoon

Spoon Theory – Link One

Spoon Theory – Link Two

POTS Info – Link One

POTS Info – Link Two

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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS

“Life is nonlinear.”

“Even after I got the diagnosis, I had to relearn how to live. The things I could do before I couldn’t. Some of them I still can’t.”

“Push through, keep going attitude was not going to work anymore.”

“Really have to trust in yourself along the way.”

“Energy In = Energy Out”

Kate’s “Find Balance” Framework: BIOS (Define your boundaries, Identify Inputs and Outputs, Solve for Balance”

Quote from Real Self Care on Setting Boundaries. “Creating space to make the best choice for you. Communicating that choice clearly.”

Some topics we covered: Time Blocking, Meeting Inventory, Setting Flexible “Must Do” depending on your day.

Kate’s learnings on her career journey: Knowing when you are stagnant, Scan the environment, Be open to things that don’t seem as obvious, and Build relationships along the journey.

Ally in Action with H.J. Dewes

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

H.J. Dewes is a strategic leader with a proven record leveraging cross-functional teams to achieve optimal results. He is currently a Business Development Manager at ABB where he has spent his 30+ year career across diverse roles in business development, strategy, sales, marketing and channel, operations and logistics. Prior to joining ABB, H.J. was an Enlisted Operations Specialist in the United States Navy where he earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

H.J. is an active or former member of the Hydraulic Institute, the National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association, The Water Council, The Midwest Energy Research Consortium and several other associations all with a focus on helping their members to find more efficient and sustainable solutions. He has been named the EPIC Industry Person of the Year and to the ABB Circle of Excellence.

He is an active member of the Empowering Women in Industry community where is engaged ally – bringing diverse voices to the table for discussion, learning, and support. An allyship thought leader, H.J. works tirelessly every day to bring about equity in the workplace.

CONNECT WITH H.J. DEWES

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Equal Opportunity? Different Starting Lines Video

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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS

“Show up. Be there.”

“By showing up, I grew. Showing up is not just good for the people I am trying to support. It’s also good for me.”

“Lean all in. Forget the fear.”

“Be curious and open minded.”

“Recognize that you don’t have to be perfect.”

On Allyship: “Really showing up for the people that you believe in. Being willing to take a stand. Being willing to take a risk. Being there.”

“We all have paradigms that shape the way we live. They are so strong and embedded in who we are. Sometimes it is little bit hard to challenge our assumptions. One of the things that is really important about being an ally is to challenge your own assumptions.”

“I think one of the things we forget is people are being allies for us all the time. Maybe you don’t necessarily realize that there are people there supporting you that are helping to pave a path for you and create opportunity for you.”

“As you grow in your career, you start to earn more privilege and influence. Using that privilege to help others who might just need a nudge, help, or support. Working to use that privilege to create opportunities.”

On being an active ally: “Recognize that you are going to screw up. Recognize that this is a journey for us as well. Know that the people you are trying to be allies for are not expecting you to be perfect in any way, shape, or form.”

Advocate for Opportunity with Giovanna Gray Lockhart

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Giovanna Gray Lockhart moved to Yarmouth, Maine full time three years ago. Her national experience spans work in government from an advisor to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York to national nonprofit leadership as a member of the Board of Directors for StoryCorps.

Previously, Lockhart held senior roles at venture-backed companies, as the Senior Director of Impact at The Wing and as Chief Strategy Officer at The Riveter. Immediately prior to coming to the Center, she provided strategic consulting, advising executive level clients across the country on philanthropy, advocacy, board-building, and communications. Lockhart sits on the Board of Trustees for the Waynflete School in Portland

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SIGN THE PETITON for Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark

Frances Perkins: Learning Resources

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History Channel: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS

“When a door opens, you must walk through it.”

“I really feel like we are at a turning point where you don’t have to hide who you are to be powerful and lead.”

“A woman in her early thirties that is totally unafraid and out there advocating for people. She really believed in what she was doing.”

“She had fears and insecurities, like we all do, but when you have that vision and determination that is what drove her.”

“I came to Washington to work for God, FDR, and the millions of forgotten, plain, common working men.”

On Frances’ impact: “She was the pioneering advocate for economic security, social justice, labor rights, and the policy issues surrounding that. The kinds of protections that she secured are the cornerstones of modern policy and our society today: social security, minimum wage, forty-hour work week, unemployment insurance, and banning of child labor.”

Frances’ Driving Force: “When she saw these injustices and these working conditions and how people were kept in poverty through generations, there is a policy that needs to be put in place. Me helping people one at a time as a social worker is wonderful but there needs to be something more impactful and all encompassing.”

Only 12 out of ~430 National Park sites have been specifically created to recognize women’s history.

A Manufacturing Maven with Meaghan Ziemba

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Meaghan Ziemba is an industrial tech writer, brand storyteller, and marketer for industrial manufacturers. She has a B.A. and M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has been writing for manufacturing since 2008.

Meaghan also hosts a live video broadcast series called Mavens of Manufacturing. The series focuses on women in the sector and aims to attract younger generations to join manufacturing or engineering career pathways to help close the skills and gender gaps. Meaghan is a proud mother of three. She enjoys cooking, CrossFit, and a great cup of coffee or a glass of whiskey.

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