Event Information:

WHEN: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 6:30PM

WHERE: Sidley Austin LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue (between 51st & 52nd Streets). After checking in at the visitor’s desk in the lobby, please go to the 23rd floor conference center.

How do you advance your career while also balancing the responsibility of parenthood? It’s no easy task – but it’s up to you to actively craft your career path. MomCorps NYC President Stephanie Harbour ’05 will moderate a panel of career coaches who will share expertise on career planning for high-achieving professionals who are, or are planning to become, parents. Topics will include:

• How to handle maternity and paternity leaves
• How to change or maintain your role in a company when you become a parent
• Navigating office politics, especially in a non-family friendly company
• Balancing family and work commitments
• Climbing the corporate ladder and staying competitive in your career
• Re-entering the workforce after an extended leave

Both women and men at any career stage are encouraged to attend. But RSVP soon, as space is limited!

To learn more about PANYC membership, click here. For any questions about this event, please contact Cheryl Fitzgerald S’04cherylawal (at) gmail.com.

TIME:  9:00am-5:00pm

LOCATION:  NYU Stern School of Business, 44 W 4th St, NY 10012

ABOUT:

I’m thrilled to have been invited to assist during the Assessing Your Career Options session at this event.  The conference is a one-day event at NYU’s Stern School of Business designed for experienced professionals who are looking for strategies and advice on restarting careers after time out of the workforce. I invite you to join me at this unique and valuable event!

Each participant leaves with the beginnings of a personalized return to work plan and a gift copy of Back on the Career Track, the acclaimed career reentry strategy book co-authored by iRelaunch co-founders Carol Fishman Cohen and Vivian Steir Rabin.  Join us for an exciting day of education, inspiration and networking with employer sponsors including Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Accenture, Bloomberg, PWC and MIT Professional Education.

Held at a host university, the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference provides a natural gathering place for relaunchers to meet and learn about opportunities with local employers in a comfortable, educational setting.

Conference attendees are women and men who have taken time out of their careers for childcare, eldercare, pursuing a personal interest, or other reasons.

Regardless of why you took a career break, you’ll find practical advice and valuable contacts at the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference.

Harvard MBAs who successfully relaunched their own careers, Carol and Vivian have decades of work experience (and 9 children!) between them. They have shared their career reentry strategies and advice at more than 100 career reentry events, and are frequently quoted in the media.

• Are you a professional who has been out of the workforce for 1-20 years or more?
• Are you thinking about returning to work, but not sure what you want to do at this point in your life?
• Do you know what you want to do, but you’re worried about whether you’re marketable?
• Are you tired of answering online job ads and not getting any response?

If you answered yes, then attending this conference is for you.  Please visit iRelaunch’s website here for more information.

SAMPLING OF COMMENTS FROM PAST CONFERENCE ATTENDEES:

• “The day’s format was perfect with depth of content, time to network and occasions to learn and reflect.”

• “It was a tremendous confidence booster, without being intimidating. The workshops were thought provoking and revealing.”

• “I learned an enormous amount of information about the skills required to maneuver the internet job search process, local networking opportunities and creative marketing techniques for those ‘stay at home years.’”

• “Yesterday’s Conference was fabulous! Thank you both for providing such a forum, for your insights and experiences and for assembling amazing panels. The energy and enthusiasm in that room was contagious and I can honestly say that attending was one of the best things I’ve done as I seek to continue my career.”

COST AND SPECIAL DISCOUNT:

I am honored to be participating at this conference.  There is a special rate for associates of mine, which is $110 until September 4 and $130 thereafter (the regular fee is $160), and includes admission to all the day’s sessions, breakfast, lunch and a gift copy of Back on the Career Track.  To receive the special rate, enter Michelle Friedman in the “How did you hear about us?” box on the online registration form and you will receive a credit within 48 hours of registration.

In order to reserve your spot, register NOW!  Please book early, as places are limited.  Registration is on a first come, first served basis and last year’s NYU Conference sold out.

Hope to see you there.

TIME:  9:30am-12:30pm ET

LOCATION:  Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale, NY  10583

TUITION: $60.00

INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Friedman, CPCC

ABOUT:

If you are a woman starting or growing a business, re-launching a career or taking your existing responsibilities to the next level, a concise plan is critical to your success. As life inevitably gets busy, your plan will be the GPS that pulls you back to the intentions you set and the specific results you hope to achieve. This class is based on One Page Business Plan® for Women in Business by Jim Horan & Tamara Monosoff. In this program, you will learn how to create a straightforward five-category plan covering the vision, mission, strategies, measurable objectives and high-payoff action items necessary to keep you moving along. You will walk away with increased clarity and motivation, and the start of your plan.

CLASS LIMITED TO TEN

To register for this event, please click HERE.

TIME:  9:30am-12:30pm ET

LOCATION:  Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583

TUITION: $60.00

INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Friedman, CPCC

ABOUT:

Recent research has shown that awareness of your own strengths leads to greater self-confidence, life achievement and mental wellness. Yet most women have a hard time understanding or clearly articulating their strengths. This knowledge is invaluable throughout life, including times when you are leading others, considering career options, updating your resume or trying to run a harmonious household. Come learn more about strengths-theory, your individual strengths and how to apply this knowledge in your life. Content will be based on your results from Gallup’s StrengthsFinder 2.0, a scientifically grounded online assessment, which has been taken by more than 2 million people in 34 languages. Class limited to ten. Note: Prior to class, you will need to buy StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath. The book contains a code for Gallup’s StrengthsFinder assessment which you will complete online. You will receive a personalized report which you should thoroughly review and bring to class.

To register for this event, please click HERE.

TIME:  9:30am-11:30am ET

LOCATION:  Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583

TUITION: $150.00

INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Friedman, CPCC

ABOUT:

This three-part program is designed for women who are going places – such as launching or growing a business, returning to work, or taking on new professional responsibilities. In this program students will develop the confidence and self-awareness muscles that are critical when moving into uncharted waters. Gain an understanding of your personal values, learn to identify and manage self-limiting thoughts, discover strategies for making creative choices, and get ready to take action! Class limited to ten.

To register for this event, please click HERE.

TIME:  9:30am-11:30am ET

LOCATION:  Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583

TUITION: $150.00

INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Friedman, CPCC

ABOUT:

This three-part program is designed for women who are going places – such as launching or growing a business, returning to work, or taking on new professional responsibilities. In this program students will develop the confidence and self-awareness muscles that are critical when moving into uncharted waters. Gain an understanding of your personal values, learn to identify and manage self-limiting thoughts, discover strategies for making creative choices, and get ready to take action! Class limited to ten.

To register for this event, please click HERE.