In today’s workplace, women are underrepresented in many key fields and positions. For example, women hold just 15% of corporate office positions and make up only 2.2% of Fortune 500 CEOs, while an astounding 52% of female talent drops out of technical careers between the ages of 35 and 40.

This class will examine why this is the case, what you can to do to help reverse this trend, and how you can ensure you are on the right trajectory for professional success.

In this workshop, you will learn:

·      Why gender diversity is important for your organization and its bottom line

·      Unique challenges women face in the workplace today

·      Practical solutions for attracting, retaining, and promoting women

·      How to develop an authentic, influential and effective leadership style

·      How you can reach your career aspirations by aiming high, working smart and embracing uncertainty

As in all pariSoma classes, snacks and beverages will be provided

About your Instructor

Nita Kaushal is the Founder of Miss CEO, an educational startup focused on delivering premier leadership training, educational resources and mentoring to girls ages 12-18. Nita has been invited by Fortune 500 companies and educational institutions all over the country to lead workshops on attracting, retaining and promoting women in the workplace.

Nita was recently a senior manager at Yahoo! where she led an innovative and high performance suite of display media products. While in college, Nita developed a passion for helping girls and young women learn leadership skills and advance in underrepresented fields. She is on the Stanford Women’s Community Center Advisory Board and has served as the Co-President of Yahoo! Women in Tech, a 500-member organization committed to attracting, developing and retaining more women in technical and executive positions. Nita grew up in San Jose, CA and holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

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