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All Categories Previous Category Next Category Leadership Filter by Resource Type Blogs & Articles Ted Talk Found 6 Blogs & Articles Is the Career Ladder Outdated? Exploring the Lattice Approach to Professional Growth As traditional career paths evolve, the lattice model offers a flexible and holistic approach to growth, especially for women navigating modern workplaces. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Ted Talk The Power of Holding Silence: Making the Workplace Work for Women Novelist Tahmima Anam spent 10 years working in the world of tech startups which led in part to her most recent novel, The Startup Wife. Tahmima also has a doctorate in Cultural Anthropology and she applies those skills to discuss the counterintuitive ways that women can positively influence the cultures of modern organisations. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Friday, May 13, 2022 Ted Talk Dangerous times call for dangerous women Pat Mitchell has nothing left to prove and much less to lose -- she's become a "dangerous woman." Not dangerous as in feared, she says, but fearless: a force to be reckoned with. In this powerful call to action, Mitchell invites all women, men and allies to join her in embracing the risks necessary to create a world where safety, respect and truth burn brighter than the darkness of our current times. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Thursday, January 2, 2020 Blogs & Articles Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Gender Bias in Women Leadership "The gender gap in leadership remains a significant issue, with women still largely underrepresented in senior and leadership roles worldwide. A recent report by the World Economic Forum indicates that women hold only 31% of these positions, which is an all-time high in 2022 but still lags behind the 69% of men leading their positions." Check It Out Meghan Schrader Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Ted Talk 6 essential lessons for women leaders In a rich conversation full of practical insights, former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard and former Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reflect on their experiences as women leaders in positions of global power -- and share six standout lessons on what it takes to lead and build solidarity in the face of gender bias and stereotypes. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Ted Talk Forget the Pecking Order at Work Organizations are often run according to "the superchicken model," where the value is placed on star employees who outperform others. And yet, this isn't what drives the most high-achieving teams. Business leader Margaret Heffernan observes that it is social cohesion — built every coffee break, every time one team member asks another for help — that leads over time to great results. It's a radical rethink of what drives us to do our best work, and what it means to be a leader. Because as Heffernan points out: "Companies don't have ideas. Only people do." Check It Out Meghan Schrader Friday, May 1, 2015

All Categories Previous Category Next Category Technology Filter by Resource Type Blogs & Articles Interviews Research Ted Talk Found 5 Blogs & Articles Why the Gender Wage Gap in IT Matters and What to Do About It MIS Quarterly Executive invited Kristen Lamoreaux and Caren Shiozaki to respond to MISQE’s December 2024 article “Do Women Make Less Than Men in IT? Yes and No!” Lamoreaux is President of Lamoreaux Search, an executive search firm focused on technology leadership. She is also the founder of SIM Women, a national organization that works to boost female representation in IT leadership positions. Shiozaki has held various C-suite roles over the past two decades, including recently serving as an interim CEO overseeing a business restructuring. She has also sat on numerous industry and philanthropic boards. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Monday, December 16, 2024 Interviews "Women in CyberSecurity" by Bitsight Sharing Advice on Finding Success in the Field Check It Out Meghan Schrader Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Ted Talk Small ways women can support each other at work Crystal Martin landed her first job in tech helping women learn code, but there was just one problem, no one would listen to her in meetings. "Why is it that 41% of women leave the tech field within their tenth year? In my opinion, it's because of messages like keep your head down and say nothing." In this energetic talk, Martin pushes for women to advocate for one another in the workplace, stressing that hard work does not speak for itself--you do. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Research Do Women Make Less Than Men in IT? Yes and No! According to a report released in 2023 by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), there is a significant gender pay gap of 21% among full-time workers in the information technology (IT) sector. We examine the gender pay disparity in the IT sector by analyzing a secondary data set. Our findings suggest that female salaries average $110,496 per year while male salaries average $119,418 per year, constituting an 8% gap. Furthermore, there is a notable disparity in wages between men and women in the age range of 35 to 64. This indicates that women may face unequal opportunities as they progress through their IT careers. Research conducted by leading business publications has highlighted the significant impact of the gender wage gap on job satisfaction and the subsequent increase in the likelihood of women leaving their positions. This concerning trend further exacerbates the already low representation of women in the IT industry. We delve into the implications of our findings for current and future IT leaders and human resources departments. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Blogs & Articles Top 10 women to watch in fintech for 2023 As the fintech industry continues to thrive globally, breaking new boundaries and introducing more innovations to the marketplace, women are taking an increasingly central role at the helm of disruptive fintech companies. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Wednesday, March 8, 2023

All Categories Previous Category Next Category Mentorship Filter by Resource Type Blogs & Articles Podcast Ted Talk Found 6 Podcast Working Women Mentor Podcast The Working Women Mentor Podcast shines a spotlight on Women Owned Businesses, Women In Business, and Women Business Support. Check out our previous work on the Cracking The Female Business Code series! Recognized as Top 100 Career Minded And Working Women Podcasts Check It Out Meghan Schrader Friday, May 2, 2025 Blogs & Articles Reverse Mentoring – Why it is a must-have in 2023 Reverse mentoring is a practice where younger or less experienced employees are paired with more experienced executives or managers to share knowledge and insights. But it requires the right setting and a work culture where opinions and feedback are welcomed, and it needs to be structured properly to work well and to empower and develop learning. It usually works best in larger or siloed organisations where there is usually less mixing across the hierarchy or where the team is geographically not in the same space or spread apart. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Monday, May 1, 2023 Ted Talk 5 Questions to Ask a Mentor Valorie Burton is the author of thirteen books on personal development, founder of The Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute and an international speaker on resilience and happiness. She has spent more than 15 years studying the research of resilience, positive emotion and courage – and implementing it in her own life and with hundreds of clients from a dozen countries and nearly every state in the US. Her books include, It’s About Time, Successful Women Think Differently, Brave Enough to Succeed, among others. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Saturday, March 4, 2017 Blogs & Articles 35 Questions Mentors Should Ask Their Mentees Wondering what questions you should ask your mentee? This article outlines 27 of them, all of which will help you build a meaningful mentoring relationship that leads to growth. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Blogs & Articles What Efficient Mentorship Looks Like When we’re feeling drained, mentoring is one of the tasks that tends to fall by the wayside. But mentors don’t have to burn themselves out to be helpful and effective. This approach, called “fuel-efficient mentoring” by the authors, suggests how to be a mentor in an efficient manner that benefits mentees, growing their confidence and their network, but also conserves your energy. First, define boundaries and expectations, recognizing your own preferences; second, set a time budget that mentees can draw on; third, reconsider how you structure meetings with mentees and try group conversations; fourth, try virtual meetings; and finally, look for ways to turn other commitments, such as professional events, into mentoring opportunities. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Ted Talk How to Get a Mentor Mentoring and career expert, Professor Ellen Ensher, Ph.D., discusses tips on how to get a mentor during a TEDx talk at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA. (http://www.ellenensher.com ). For more on this subject, and other tips on mentoring and careers, visit: http://www.ellenensher.com Check It Out Meghan Schrader Monday, June 10, 2013

All Categories Previous Category Next Category Book Club Filter by Resource Type Audiobook Book Found 5 Book "Permission to Speak" by Samara Bay Getting heard is a tricky business: It’s what you say and how you show up, filtered through your audience’s assumptions and biases—and maybe even your own. For women, people of color, immigrants, and queer folks, there’s often a dissonance between how you speak and how we collectively think powerful people should speak: like the wealthy white men who’ve historically been in charge. But, fortunately, the sound of power is changing. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Audiobook Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them - in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean - and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no", and be assertive without offending others? Check It Out Meghan Schrader Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Book "Playing Big" by Tara Mohr Playing Big is for you if... • You feel a calling or longing to play bigger, but you feel afraid or unsure about the next right steps. • You want to make a positive difference in the world but feel held back in some way. • You feel done with striving to play big on the world’s terms – but you do want to play big according to what that truly means to you. • You wish you struggled less with fear, self-doubt, worries about what others think, or tentativeness around your ideas. • You suspect it would be a whole lot more fun to play big. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Book Unfiltered: Proven Strategies to Start and Grow Your Business by Not Following the Rules Using personal stories that both instruct and inspire, Unfiltered shares the lessons Rachel has learned on her incredible journey from welfare to millions—and gives you a new way to think about what success can look like in your life. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Book "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle There is a voice of longing inside each woman. We strive so mightily to be good: good partners, daughters, mothers, employees, and friends. We hope all this striving will make us feel alive. Instead, it leaves us feeling weary, stuck, overwhelmed, and underwhelmed. We look at our lives and wonder: Wasn’t it all supposed to be more beautiful than this? We quickly silence that question, telling ourselves to be grateful, hiding our discontent—even from ourselves. Check It Out Meghan Schrader Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Gregory Rasner, CEO, Third Party Threat Hunting LLC Securing SaaS Applications: A Comprehensive Approach to Cloud Risk Management Track 1: Anchoring TPRM Essentials & Best Practices Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:00 - 11:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 1 SESSION DESCRIPTION Learn how to stop the continual raids by the bad actors (pirates!) and lower your third-party risk by leveraging continuous monitoring effectively. It is not enough to have tools, the organization must have a plan and run-book on how to target pirates attacks more effectively. SPEAKERS Gregory Rasner CEO Third Party Threat Hunting LLC Gregory is a CEO, author, educator, speaker, and leader in the field of cybersecurity, zero trust, and third-party risk. With over 25 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, he has helped numerous clients and organizations improve their security posture and reduce their risk exposure. He is the founder and CEO of Third Party Threat Hunting LLC, a cybersecurity consulting firm that specializes in a wide range of areas, including… Show More Previous Next

Luke Nordlie, Global Head of Third Party Risk Solutions, S&P Global Threading the Needle in a Haystack: Using Big Data to Pinpoint Real Risk in Third-Party Management Track 4: Charting the Course (Regulation & Compliance) Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:10 - 4:00 PM Tides 1 & 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION In a world flooded with third-party data, finding real risk is like threading a needle in a haystack. As a global leader in data and analytics, S&P Global is redefining how financial institutions cut through the noise—transforming vast datasets into actionable intelligence. This session explores how big data, advanced analytics,… Show More SPEAKERS Luke Nordlie Global Head of Third Party Risk Solutions S&P Global Luke Nordlie is the Global Head of Third Party Risk Solutions at S&P Global, driving risk management strategies for institutions worldwide. Previously, he was Director of Business Development at TruSight, a third-party risk assessment service founded by leading banks. There, he advanced the Assessments-as-a-Service model to simplify risk assessments across the industry. Luke spent 14 years at Crowe Horwath as a Senior Manager in Risk Consulting, advising over 50 financial… Show More Previous Next

Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-founder of the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) TPRA Trivia: How Well Do You Know TPRA? General Session Wednesday, April 9, 2025 4:10 - 5:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level SESSION DESCRIPTION Think you know the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) inside and out? Put your knowledge to the test in our TPRA Trivia Showdown! This fun and interactive session will challenge attendees with questions about TPRA’s history, mission, events, membership benefits, key initiatives, and more. Compete for exciting prizes , including exclusive TPRA swag ,… Show More SPEAKERS Previous Next

Jared Howe, Senior Solutions Consultant, Mitratech The Future of TPRM: Securing the Advantage in an Era of Regulatory Uncertainty Track 1: Anchoring TPRM Essentials & Best Practices Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:10 - 3:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 1 SESSION DESCRIPTION Businesses today face the most disruption since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down global supply chains, forcing companies to quickly reassess their vendor relationships. Now, shifts in U.S. government regulatory enforcement priorities have added to the morass of issues to contend with — including budget shortfalls across organizations of all size… Show More SPEAKERS Jared Howe Senior Solutions Consultant Mitratech Jared is a Solutions Consultant, helping clients understand how Mitratech solutions can help them overcome challenges and improve their organisation's performance. He's been working in the legal, risk, and compliance space for 11 years, with 8 of those specifically focused in the TPRM and GRC space. In his free time, Jared enjoys getting lost on one of his motorcycles whenever he isn't spending time with his family. Previous Next

Bob Kolasky, Senior Vice President, Exiger Navigating the Interconnected Risk Waters Through Data and Advanced Modeling of Risk Track 3: Surfing the Waves of Innovation & Automation Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:00 - 11:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 3 SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS Bob Kolasky Senior Vice President Exiger Bob Kolasky is Senior Vice President for Critical Infrastructure at Exiger where he focuses on developing cutting-edge risk management solutions for critical infrastructure companies and supporting government agencies. In this role, Mr. Kolasky leads market strategy for addressing third party and supply chain risk in critical infrastructure and delivering analysis to support enhanced business and government operations. Mr. Kolasky also serves as a Nonresident Scholar in Technology and International Affairs… Show More Previous Next

Austin Starowicz, Director, Solutions Consulting, RiskRecon DEMO: RiskRecon – Risk to the Nth-Party Degree Track 1: Anchoring TPRM Essentials & Best Practices Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:00 - 10:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 1 SESSION DESCRIPTION Third party relationships are closest and may prove to be the most tangible risks to your business, yet the whole supply chain of your business partners still pose a substantial threat. Most organizations’ vendor relationships extend to the 8th party. CISOs need to understand this web of connectedness in order… Show More SPEAKERS Austin Starowicz Director, Solutions Consulting RiskRecon by Mastercard Senior Level Engineer with over 19 years of proven experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, and IT Management. Passion for helping customers understand complex technology solutions in order to protect High-Value Assets. He leads efforts to help customers combat third-party risk management challenges and drives product delivery methods across the Mastercard Cybersecurity solution set. Previous Next

Andy Fiumefreddo, Sr Manager - Third Party Cyber Risk, American Family Insurance The Resilience Revolution Starts with Your Culture Track 2: Fortifying the Shoreline (Operational Risk & Resilience) Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:10 - 3:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS Previous Next

Mark Ewert, Director, Vendor Management, Penn National Insurance & Mary Granville, Assistant Vice President – Account Executive, Alliant Insurance Services Navigating the Insurance Waters Track 4: Charting the Course (Regulation & Compliance) Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:10 - 5:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 1 SESSION DESCRIPTION Third party insurance related best practices. The conversation will include a discussion of: Types of insurance coverages and Minimum Limits Reviewing a certificate of insurance AM Best Ratings Insurance Tracking Best Practices SPEAKERS Mark Ewert Director, Vendor Management Penn National Insurance President and Secretary of Partners Mutual Insurance Company. He joined the company full-time in 1994 as Manager-Human Relations, Product Analysis, and Home Office Services. He was elected to the position of Secretary in 1999 and was elected to his current position of Executive Vice President effective January 1, 2002. Mark served as Treasurer from January 2014 to May 2015. The Secretary duties were returned to Mark in May 2015. Mark… Show More Mary Granville Assistant Vice President – Account Executive Alliant Insurance Services Joined Gallagher in 2022 | Started in Insurance in 2005 Mary brings prior client service and leadership experience, coupled with her drive and passion to help protect her clients from manageable risks. Prior to joining Gallagher, Mary was an Account Executive at Aon, Assured Partners, and Hub International. Mary started her career as an intern in 2003 and then Assistant Account Executive in Gallagher’s NYC office. Mary attended Temple University,… Show More Previous Next