Mothers Work
Mothers & More is launching Mothers Work, a series of programming, tools and resources to support members who are thinking about returning to paid work, volunteering, or are currently working and want to make a change in how they work.
The Mothers Work Initiative is here to support you if you are interested in:
- Improving your work/life balance or work/life fit
- Flexible work arrangements
- Transitioning in or out of paid employment
- Job seeking strategies
- Resumes, interviewing & networking
- Understanding your skills & value
- Understanding the current climate with regards to Mothers Work
Already a member? Login and get started on your personal Mothers Work journey.
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Upcoming Mothers Work Happenings
Two exciting new webinars coming soon. Stay tuned for details.
Webinar: Empower Your Purse
with Lisa Blackwell, Mothers & More member, and Power of a Purse project manager.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 1:30–2:30pm ET
The Empowered Purse Guide is packed with useful information and activities to guide us to a more hopeful financial future. Lisa Blackman will lead this interactive workshop style webinar so we can explore this valuable guide and work through our obstacles to fully realize the potential awaiting each of us. We are proud to present this webinar workshop event in celebration of the fourth annual Power of a Purse campaign through the Mothers Work initiative to leverage the fantastic financial resources already available to members and to recognize the importance of financial comfort with regard to work decisions for mothers.
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Webinar: Volunteering Gateways
with Michelle Aikman, Mothers & More member,
Employment Strategist & Owner of Skilled Assets, LLC
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 1:30–2:30pm ET
Join us as Michelle Aikman explores the Five W’s of volunteering and determine if you are maximizing your opportunities through volunteering. Participants will receive a challenge sheet so you can easily apply the concepts presented to your unique situation. Even if your cup is overflowing or you feel you cannot endure the financial sacrifice needed for volunteering, consider attending because some gateways are not possible without volunteering.
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Webinar: Networking: Building Connection Through Conversation
with Michelle Tillis Lederman,
author of The 11 Laws of Likability, and founder of Executive Essentials.
Originally Presented: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 1:30–2:30pm ET
Whether you have taken a break from working or not, if you want to create strong relationships with past, present, or future colleagues, clients, coworkers, and moms - this webinar is for you. From conversation to connection, Michelle Tillis Lederman, author of The 11 Laws of Likability, takes you through 6 laws to build and strengthen your network.
During this Webcast Michelle Tillis Lederman will take you through tips and tactics that will help you convert your conversations into stronger and longer connections. At the end of the day it is the strength of your relationships that leads to your success. Learning objectives:
- Realize there are many ways you can GIVE to others–no matter what stage of your career you are in, or out of
- Creating follow-up and staying in others’ minds long after the initial meeting
- Learn how technology can help you recognize reasons to connect
- Leverage social media in simple ways to increase familiarity
- Discover specific ways to increase your value to your network.
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Webinar: Six Biggest Money Mistakes Mothers Make
with Kristin Maschka, Mothers & More member,
author of of This is Not How I Thought It Would Be: Remodeling Motherhood to Get the Lives We Want Today and former president of Mothers & More
Originally Presented: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 1:30–2:30pm ET
Motherhood is still financially riskier than fatherhood. Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi conclude from their research in The Two-Income Trap that “[h]aving a child is now the single best predictor that a woman will end up in financial collapse.” In The Price of Motherhood, Ann Crittenden concludes, “motherhood is the single biggest risk factor for poverty in old age.”
As mothers we have our own financial issues, and our very own set of mistakes we often make. Kristin Maschka goes beyond coupon-clipping and budgeting to get at the big mistakes that impact our lifetime financial health and well-being.
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Webinar: Networking, Sponsorship, and Mentorship: How Connections Make All the Difference
with Stephanie Harbour, President and Owner of Mom Corps NYC
Originally Presented: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 1:30pm ET
A webinar crafted for women engaging or re–engaging in career advancement while maintaining their roles as parents. Perspectives on how three different types of relationships – networking, mentorship, and sponsorship – can make or break a working mother’s career. This webinar will add context and provide practical recommendations for utilizing each relationship within the career track. Presented by Mom Corps NYC, a specialized Manhattan search and staffing firm that creates and fills high–level flexible jobs with professionals seeking work–life balance.
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Webinar: Methods for Mothers: Resumes & Interviewing
with Michelle Aikman, Mothers & More member,
Employment Strategist & Owner of Skilled Assets, LLC
Originally presented: Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 12 Noon ET
If you’ve taken a career break and are thinking about going back into the working world, or are looking to make a change in how you’re currently working, join us for this engaging discussion to find out current hiring trends and practices. We’ll explore the unique challenges mothers experience during the hiring process. Michelle Aikman will share resume and interview tools and tactics and discuss dos and don’ts to prepare you for a job hunt today or in the future.
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Webinar: Two of the Most Common Work+Life “Fit”™ Roadblocks:
See, Avoid, Move Beyond
with Cali Williams Yost, CEO and Founder Flex+Strategy Group / Work+Life Fit™, Inc.
Originally presented: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, 8:30 pm ET
You can create and negotiate the most perfect work+life fit but if you aren’t aware of the common roadblocks that can pop up at any time you can find yourself unnecessarily derailed. This session will show you how to see, avoid and move beyond two of the most common roadblocks: 1) inflexible definitions of success and 2) fear.
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Webinar: Create Your Own Work+Life “Fit”™ Vision: What Do You Want?
with Cali Williams Yost, CEO and Founder Flex+Strategy Group / Work+Life Fit™, Inc.
Originally presented: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, 1:30 pm ET
The first and most critical step to find a work+life “fit” that works for you and your job is to be as clear as you can be about what you want. You can’t start a journey without some idea of where you want to go. Yet, too many of us get stuck on what we don’t want in our work and life. The session will show you how begin the journey by answering the question, “What do I want my work+life fit to look like?”
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Virtual Book Chat via Audio Webinar/Mothers Work Loop
Planning on Returning to Work after a break? Find out how to get back to the work world.
with Carol Fishman Cohen, author of Back on the Career Track
Originally presented: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 1:30 pm ET Live via Audio Webinar
followed by Online Discussion with the author on the Mothers Work Loop through Saturday, January 7, 2012
More about the book: Women revolutionized the workforce by entering professions in record numbers, but many stepped off the career track to care for their families. Now, these same women are forging new career paths by proving that they can return to challenging, meaningful careers after a break, and so can you. Back on the Career Track shows you how they are doing it and helps you learn from their successes and challenges. Step-by-step exercises, inspiring stories, sample resumes, and resource lists round out this engaging, well-researched look at when, how, and why women are returning to work after career breaks of a few months or many years. It offers the perfect first step and a handy resource to regularly reference as you successfully relaunch your own career.
Discussion continues on the Mothers Work Discussion Loop.
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“Return to Work Strategies” Webinar
with Carol Fishman Cohen, co-founder of iRelaunch, and
Amy Gleklen, iRelaunch Coaching Director
Originally presented: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 2:30pm ET
Need help with job search tactics? Figuring out what you want to do? Wondering where to start? Join us for a presentation by Carol Fishman Cohen, co-founder, iRelaunch, co-author, Back on the Career Track, and Amy Gleklen, Wharton recommended coach and Director of Coaching for iRelaunch. Carol and Amy will discuss return to work strategies and the importance of doing an in-depth career assessment and developing strong job search skills. Explore what’s motivating you to reenter the workforce and what might be holding you back. Learn ways to build confidence in your abilities and attitude in order to move forward.
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“Telecommute Now! How to Get Fast Approval to Work from Home” Webinar
Featuring Pat Katepoo, Flexible Work Advisor since 1993.
Originally presented: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 2:30pm ET
Looking to change to a more flexible work arrangement? Learn about flex time tools and tactics. Based on 18 years of experience with thousands of professionals, Pat Katepoo of Workoptions.com will tell you the three key ingredients that get managers to say "yes" to a request to telecommute and other flex time options.
Members - please login to view the presenter's resources.
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iRelaunch Return to Work Conferences
A one day event where experienced professionals on career break and the employers interested in meeting them gather for a day of education and networking in a university setting.
Several of our members attended: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Want to be inspired by return to work success stories, network and get advice in person?
Conferences were held in New York and Washington DC and several of our members attended.
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Translating Your Mothering Years
with Michelle Aikman, Mothers & More member,
Employment Strategist & Owner of Skilled Assets
Originally presented: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 1 pm ET
What is Mothers Work? It is not just for mothers who are interested in paid employment. Mothers are involved with a variety of forms of work that add significant value to our society. Join us for an interesting perspective on the under-recognized value of mothers work and how you can apply your skills to your desired pursuits and reach your goals via webcast, and discuss your views via the Mothers Work discussion loop when you have 15 minutes or more to yourself.
Members, please login to watch the video. and then join us for ongoing lively conversation on the Mothers Work discussion loop.
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