Mentoring & Networking

Networking in the Virtual World

Virtual ways of doing things continue to be perfected. At the same time, our willingness to learn and use new tools — in all facets of our lives — is at an all-time high. How does this translate into networking and increasing our social capital at work and beyond? A Key4Women^® expert weighs in.

How She Did It: Gabrielle Christman’s Path to Success

Meet Gabrielle Christman, a longtime Key4Women^® member, certified women’s business owner and co-founder of SPARK Cleveland, a group established to encourage young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

The Importance of Becoming a Certified Women-Owned Business

Continued business success and growth doesn’t just happen. It takes preparation, presence, and commitment. A winning path comes only with ongoing education and a nimble mindset that allows an entrepreneur, owner, or leader to look at the business from both inside and out to find ways to improve.

Webinar - Leadership Series: How to Build Your Sphere of Influence Like a Pro

In this session, presented by the Courageous Leadership Institute, you'll learn about the following:

• Test what your current Sphere of Influence is, and see how to prioritize your next steps.
• Learn a productivity hack that will allow you to quickly and effectively build the relationships you need—before you need them.
• Discover the three questions that open doors and build your Sphere of Influence effortlessly.

Infographic - How Women in the Workforce Can Find the Ideal Mentor

When paired with the kind of mentor who understands an employee's goals and aspirations in life, success is on the horizon. Mentors can help provide confidence to other employees when approaching senior leadership. And in some cases, employees with mentors are even more likely to pursue top executive positions — this is especially true for women. Therefore, women who are striving for specific leadership roles can benefit from mentor relationships.

Leadership Series: Courageous Presence - Building Your Business, Your Career and Your Brand

Presented by the Courageous Leadership Institute, the first session of the Key4Women Leadership Series explores the three types of courageous presence, and how to cultivate one to your highest potential. Plus, you'll learn targeted communication strategies to help you circumvent the normal hierarchy, and micro-mentoring strategies to impact your career, today and tomorrow.

Succeeding at Your Next Speaking Engagement

Time at the podium can be intimidating. Learn how to set yourself up for success with some basic, but important, public speaking tips.

Community Can Matter When Starting Your Business

Women entrepreneurs face a lot of hurdles when starting and growing their business. Finding the right location to thrive is important. And are there specific cities where business is booming for women entrepreneurs? Read our whitepaper to find out.

From Fashion Editor to Champion for the Poor: The Bold Career Path of Susan L. Taylor

Get ready to be inspired. All her life, Susan L. Taylor has been eager to face new challenges. She accepted a position at Essence Magazine with no journalism experience, and now heads an organization devoted to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty among African Americans. Ms. Taylor talks about her career experiences, the challenges for women in the workplace and the value of trusting your instincts.

Five Traits of a Successful Woman Leader

Traits of successful leaders may seem to be universal, however only 5% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. Women need to develop their own voices and work on additional traits in order to become successful leaders. Read our whitepaper to learn more about specific traits that you should strive to embody.

One Connection at a Time: Building Your Community of Peers and Advocates

Business owners can sometimes feel isolated as they focus on making their businesses a success. Having a healthy group of peers and advocates can be powerful. Read our whitepaper for some tips about how your peers are connecting with others.

Resources for Aspiring Women CEOs

If you're one of the many aspiring women whose goal is to join this exclusive club, you'll need some great resources to get you started on your path to the top. Read our whitepaper for some suggestions.