Work-Life Balance: Reality or Myth? Webcast in LA
The most recent WLN National event, Work-Life Balance: Reality or Myth?, was webcast in Los Angeles at Initiative. The topic of flexible work schedules brought together both women and men in LA from many IPG agencies. Employee retention was a hot topic at Cannes this year and this event was timely and provided a deeper look into a growing trend.Read more
Jenny Myers named new Mentoring Chair for WLN Minneapolis
We welcome Jenny Myers as the new mentoring chair for the WLN Minneapolis Chapter. She takes over this position from Lisa Simon of Weber Shandwick. Jenny is a Vice President in the Technology practice at Weber Shandwick. Other Minneapolis WLN leadership team members include co-chair Tracy Kurschner of Weber Shandwick, co-chair Taylor Harris of Compass Point Media, membership/communications chair Shelley Plumb of Compass Point Media and events chair Lindsey Rose of Carmichael Lynch.
Taylor Harris named new Co-Chair for WLN Minneapolis
We welcome Taylor Harris as new co-chair for the WLN Minneapolis Chapter. She takes over this position from Kristine Olson of Campbell Mithun.
Taylor is an interactive media strategy supervisor in the Compass Point Media unit of Campbell Mithun. Other Minneapolis WLN leadership team members include co-chair Tracy Kurschner of Weber Shandwick, membership/communications chair Shelley Plumb of Compass Point Media, events chair Lindsey Rose of Carmichael Lynch and mentorship chair Lisa Simon of Weber Shandwick.
WLN NY Event: Summer Splash
An evening of networking, including a silent auction benefitting the Hearts of Gold organization. Read more
WLN London Pre-Launch Event
The WLN London Chapter held a pre-launch event on July 12th that was attended by more than 50 people. Held at the MRM Meteorite offices, more than 50 people attended the event which included drafting a mission statement, laying the groundwork for the new chapter and planning next steps.
Mindstyle Makeover
Botox, nose jobs, hair colour and diets. We are always redesigning our looks. But do we ever give a second thought to our minds? WLN India recently hosted a workshop in Mumbai titled ‘Mindstyle Makeover’ which was conducted by Dr. Minnu Bhonsle, one of India’s leading Psychotherapists and Counselors. The workshop was well attended by staff across the IPG companies in India (McCann, Draftfcb and Lowe Lintas). The 4-hour session discussed transformational tools that liberate you to become yourself. The workshop was divided into 2 sections – Psychological restructuring (to change your core philosophies that govern your thoughts, emotions and behavior) and Existential restructuring (to change your views of self, others, and life, that govern self-actualization).
Participants learned the actual technology of self-empowerment which they practiced in-session as well as carried away in the form of relevant handouts. We had amazing feedback – ranging from ‘it was a workshop that really made me sit up and think’ to ‘I am taking away insights that will help me personally and professionally’. This workshop was one amongst the many tangible steps that WLN India is taking towards encouraging and enabling women to stay on the career curve all the way up to the most responsible leadership positions.
Click to Mindstyle Makeover Event Photos.
WLN LA Event: Getting There and Making the Most of It
On March 21,2012, the WLN LA Chapter came together to host a panel of amazing women to talk about how to get promoted and succeeding in that role once you got promoted. The event had a 100+ turn out.Read more
WLN Spring Mix & Mingle Event
WLN Minneapolis members took advantage of the beautiful weather for a Spring Mix & Mingle event on April 25th on the rooftop of SEVEN in downtown Minneapolis. The group of women (and a few men!) enjoyed delicious appetizers and specialty drinks including the Sweet Talker Sangria, First Impression Spritzer and Mentor Mojito. Many brought donations to the Jeremiah program, raising $310 for the nonprofit organization.
The Jeremiah program helps highly motivated women break the cycle of poverty by addressing the holistic needs of families – housing, employment and multi-generational education. The Jeremiah program’s approach uniquely equips women to succeed in the workforce, prepares their children to succeed in school and helps end the need for public assistance in these families.
Those who made contributions to the Jeremiah program had their names thrown into a drawing for door prizes, and three lucky people won a $50 gift card to SEVEN. In addition to enjoying food, beverages, and mingling, members took home a copy of the specialty drink recipes along with networking tips provided by IPG agency women.
WLN NY Hosts Successful Re-launch Event
In conjunction with Women’s History Month, the WLN NY Chapter hosted a packed re-launch event at Deutsch’s NY headquarters. With nearly 150 people in attendance, the WLN NY hosted a panel discussion, Secrets to Success: Insights, Innovation & Inspiration on March 22nd.Read more
Secrets to Success
WLN NY Relaunch Event 
Date: March 22, 2012
Time: 4-7 pm
Location: Deutsch - 111 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
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