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The 20th annual Women in Business Conference held this past Saturday, November 8th was a great success. The event was filled with an engaging keynote discussion, several insightful alumnae breakout sessions, and meaningful networking conversations. With registration nearing 300, the conference created a vibrant atmosphere for learning and celebrating the achievements of Holy Cross women across the industry. We are thrilled that so many participants joined us to share in this empowering experience!<\/span> During the keynote discussion<\/a>, former classmates Kerry Ann Sullivan \u201895, Real Estate Agent at Pardee Properties, and Carol Donovan Juel \u201895, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Operating Officer of Synchrony, recalled their experiences as students. They explained how their liberal arts education applies in highly technical, rigorous, and leadership-oriented business careers. Carol offered valuable stories about pivotal moments in her career, and how transitioning between roles often offers a fulfilling risk-reward experience. Throughout the hour-long interview, both emphasized the importance of being curious, resilient, and brave over perfection throughout career opportunities, especially as women in business.<\/span><\/p>\r\n The conference featured five diverse breakout sessions that catered to the career interests and goals of our attendees.<\/span> Thank you to all of our amazing alumnae speakers, the student organizing committee, and the Holy Cross Women in Business network at large for contributing to an amazing day filled with learning opportunities, engaging conversations, and interactive experiences. With our alumnae participants representing 100+ organizations, including prestigious names such as JP Morgan and Boston Children’s Hospital, alongside theater, education and nonprofit professionals, the conference was filled with meaningful conversations throughout the day. The enthusiastic participation of all attendees and the positive feedback received reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces for growth, connection, and empowerment in the business community. We are already looking forward to next year\u2019s event and the possibilities it will bring!<\/span><\/p>\r\n Stay connected via socials (@holycrosswib) and our LinkedIn group discussion<\/a>. Learn more on wib.holycross.edu<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n Written by Lindsay Julia King \u201827<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 20th annual Women in Business Conference held this past Saturday, November 8th was a great success. The event was filled with an engaging keynote discussion, several insightful alumnae breakout sessions, and meaningful networking conversations. With registration nearing 300, the conference created a vibrant atmosphere for learning and celebrating the achievements of Holy Cross women … <\/p>\n
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<\/span>To kick off the conference, Catherine Cote \u201818 <\/span>guided attendees through a session focused on Activating Empathy: Human Connection for Career Success. She described how empathy is a critical factor in leadership success, strong team and company culture, and workplace wellbeing.<\/span> Her statistics gave validation that empathy is a competitive edge.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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