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Make Your iPad Work for You — Maximizing the iPad's Capabilities
“Miracle” became the evening’s buzz word as Don Colman, Senior Regional Marketing Director at Putnam Investments, walked attendees through the wonders of the Apple iPad. The presentation, “Make your iPad Work for You,” was hosted by FWSF’s East Bay Committee on May 7, 2014 at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management offices in Walnut Creek. Colman, a self confessed “iPad geek,” taught himself how to maximize iPad’s capabilities. Sharing that knowledge with others is now a passion, he said.
Read moreHolly Schroth Presents Session on Negotiation Strategies
Professor Holly Schroth led an entertaining and interactive workshop about negotiation skills to a sold-out crowd in April in our third Professional Development program in 2014. Holly emphasized that successful negotiations aren't about "win or lose" but rather are about problem solving. Holly highlighted the following "sins of negotiation," all of which are related to poor preparation: 1. Settling for too little 2. Leaving money on the table (because you don't know enough about what you are negotiating for) 3. Walking away from the table when there is a good offer 4. Settling for terms that are worse than your alternative (this can set precedence for future deals)
Read moreFWSF Members Volunteer at Dress For Success Event
On March 26, members of FWSF spent an afternoon volunteering at Dress for Success San Francisco. The mission of the organization is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire,a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Read moreCEO and Author Michaela Rodeno Speaks to a Sold-Out Audience
As part of Financial Women of San Francisco’s Industry Leadership series, author and retired wine industry executive Michaela Rodeno spoke about her experiences. Tracing the arc of her career development from its unlikely beginnings in early 1970s Napa, to being part of the (initially) two person team that launched Domaine Chandon in the U.S., to her role as CEO of St. Supery Winery, Michaela energized the sell out crowd on Thursday, April 3rd.
Read moreProfessional Development News & Info for Financial Women from Around the Web
An FWSF curated list of articles and research that may be useful and/or thought provoking as we navigate our professional advancement.
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