As we push into spring we would like to invite you to join us for our fourth networking and panel event of 2010!
"International Engagement & Opportunity - Women Hold Up Half the Sky"
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Mid-America Club, 80th floor
200 E Randolph St - Chicago
An expert panel will be moderated by Noeleen McGrath of McGrath Communications featuring:
Catherine Lee: President, CDL & Associates
Pek Lee Choo: Managing Director, Discernen
Cynthia Biggs: Foreign Commercial Service Officer
"What if everyday could be called International Women's Day? Women have celebrated moderate successes in the 21st century, yet, there are miles to go before we sleep. These experts will discuss obstacles in such areas as educations, safety & finance, We will learn methods to overcome roadblocks to economic empowerment locally & globally."
Register for this exciting event in advance and save your slot! http://www.womenwotw.org/
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Inspiration on International Women's Day
International Women’s Day has come and gone but we at Women of the World think of March as International Women’s Month. In fact, International Women’s Day is now an official holiday in countries all over and world and is rapidly gaining recognition and popularity all over the globe. Everyday is a benchmark for women and only if we let the day pass does it really end. Let us take the next step and push to declare March as International Women’s Month. If enough voices speak up and ask for it, one day could turn into 31 days. March could move from one day of the celebration of women to an entire month where we not only celebrate but spread consciousness and awareness of women, our rights, our stories and our contributions to the world. We want to remind all our readers that each and every woman can be empowered and an inspiration to others. Below is a list of bullets to keep in mind in order to become an inspiration to all those women (and men!) around you.
• Find your passion- and follow it! Try new things and investigate the world around you if you haven’t already found your passion (or even if you have!). Does your excitement come from volunteering, yoga, gardening, travel? Do those activities fulfill you? Do others notice that about you? When your face lights up from the excitement your passion brings, others see that and get inspired by you!
• Make time for your passions. It is easy to get bogged down with the everyday: your job, bills, errands, even what to make for dinner. Sometimes our passions don’t get time slots booked into our calendar and we just don’t make time for what we truly care about. Remember that doing what you love is rewarding and you need to follow that passion! Block out time (everyday? every week? every month?) for what you love, because that will ease your stress, make you happy, and be something to look forward to.
• Put in your best effort. People (your boss, friends, significant other and even acquaintances) notice when you work hard. Not only will you be raising your productivity, but you will be inspiring others when they see what a rockstar you are.
• Keep an open mind and ear. Nothing is as inspiring as an individual who will not only teach what they know, but will listen to the wisdom of others as well. Just because you are now on your way to becoming the next Person of the Year doesn’t mean you know everything. Listen, learn, inspire.
Women of the World would love to hear about the inspiring women in your life. Post a comment and spread the word about those women who have made an impact on you!
• Find your passion- and follow it! Try new things and investigate the world around you if you haven’t already found your passion (or even if you have!). Does your excitement come from volunteering, yoga, gardening, travel? Do those activities fulfill you? Do others notice that about you? When your face lights up from the excitement your passion brings, others see that and get inspired by you!
• Make time for your passions. It is easy to get bogged down with the everyday: your job, bills, errands, even what to make for dinner. Sometimes our passions don’t get time slots booked into our calendar and we just don’t make time for what we truly care about. Remember that doing what you love is rewarding and you need to follow that passion! Block out time (everyday? every week? every month?) for what you love, because that will ease your stress, make you happy, and be something to look forward to.
• Put in your best effort. People (your boss, friends, significant other and even acquaintances) notice when you work hard. Not only will you be raising your productivity, but you will be inspiring others when they see what a rockstar you are.
• Keep an open mind and ear. Nothing is as inspiring as an individual who will not only teach what they know, but will listen to the wisdom of others as well. Just because you are now on your way to becoming the next Person of the Year doesn’t mean you know everything. Listen, learn, inspire.
Women of the World would love to hear about the inspiring women in your life. Post a comment and spread the word about those women who have made an impact on you!
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