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Women in Capital Markets

In their own words:  "Women in Capital Markets" (WCM) is a non-profit organization that promotes, the entry, advancement, and development of women in the Capital Markets industry".  They offer their 700+ members access to opportunities which are intended to benefit "newcomers and seasoned professionals".  These include networking events, mentoring and professional development, career path insights for students, forums to share best practices with industry leaders etc. What I find most attractive about WCM membership are the programs it has developed or sponsored around mentoring (Professionals - Mentorship Program) and coaching  (Professional - Executive Coaching Award) and its sponsorship of participation in the Judy Project (Professionals - HLM Judy Project).  These types of programs allow women who might be reluctant ...

The Artist’s Way

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron is a classic.   The author describes its essence when she says: “In 1978 I began teaching artists how to “unblock” and “get back on their feet” after a creative injury. I shared with them the tools I had learned through my own creative practice. I kept it all as easy and gentle as I could.”   I love the way she describes being inspired to begin teaching the Artist’s Way because I believe it describes how each of us receives the gift of “inspiration”.  She says: “Like all artists – like all of us if we listen – I experience inspiration. I was “called” to ...