[Most recent] Credibility. Leadership presence. Personal power. We know these qualities when we see them, but what are the cues that lead us to these impressions? In her signature presentation, Cara Hale Alter deconstructs what it takes to carry yourself like a leader. Using the criteria laid out in her book The Credibility Code, she […]
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[Most recent] Companies have integrated AI tools into every aspect of their businesses, including performance evaluations – but what does this mean for managers and employees? Join us for a conversation between Dr. Rachel Korn and Dr. Asma Ghani about exploring how common AI tools provide a veneer of objectivity while exacerbating bias against historically
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[Most recent] More than half of today’s college undergraduates are the first in their families to earn a degree. Many are already working inside law firms, corporations, and institutions, yet most organizations lack a coherent strategy for developing and retaining them. In this webinar, Michelle Y. Hoover examines how first-generation professionals (FGPs) experience the workplace, why
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We have all heard of the “motherhood penalty” and research shows that becoming a mother often takes toll on your earnings and advancement opportunities (mothers earn 63 cents on the dollar compared to fathers). In this mini webinar, we discuss how to be proactive in managing your career and family goals, and we provide practical strategies on
In this mini-lesson, Cara Hale Alter shares practical strategies for establishing authentic connections and maximizing your impact in a virtual environment. She outlines key body language cues to boost digital engagement, suggests simple workspace adjustments for a more natural camera presence, and offers effective methods to prevent video call fatigue.
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In this first installment of our new series of “mini webinars,” we discuss how to serve on law firm management committees with Stacey Rappaport, Litigation Partner and Former Member of the Global Executive Committee at Milbank LLP. We’ll discuss the process of getting elected to your firm’s management committee, strategic advice on how to successfully build your profile
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In celebration of the partnership between SpeechSkills and UC Law SF, we’re revisiting our previous webinars with Cara Hale Alter. Speaking anxiety holds many people back from applying for jobs or promotions, sharing expertise in meetings, meeting new people, and taking advantage of opportunities in love, life, and career. The good news is that this
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In celebration of the partnership between SpeechSkills and UC Law SF, we’re revisiting our previous webinars with Cara Hale Alter. In this webinar, Cara Hale Alter takes the core concepts from her book The Credibility Code and adapts them for virtual meetings. She’ll provide nutrient-rich information on cultivating “Visible Credibility” — the ability to project
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Self-promotion is key to success in many white-collar workplaces, where confidence is often mistaken for competence, research shows. This unwritten rule of the white-collar workplace can create challenges for four quite different groups: first-generation professionals, women, Asian Americans and introverts. This webinar will help people in these groups explore why they find self-promotion hard, and
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In this mini webinar, we discuss corporate decision making and how to avoid the most common pitfalls observed by executive Malissia Clinton. Ms. Malissia Clinton became the General Counsel of Meritage Homes on April 18, 2022. Prior to joining Meritage Homes, Ms. Clinton spent 12 years at The Aerospace Corporation as the senior vice president, general counsel
MINI: Poor judgment I’ve seen throughout my career—and how to avoid it (27 min) Read More »
