There are millions of resources that claim to offer “tips and tricks” for women and other historically marginalized groups to get ahead in the workplace—and many of these resources are helpful. However, they often prescribe personal solutions to systemic problems.
This workshop – on Wednesday, April 16th – will help participants understand where they are in their professional journey. Do you know what you want to be when you “grow up”? Do you have an ideal career or job position in mind? If so, what might be holding you back?
We’ll explore the real barriers that exist for historically marginalized groups while also helping participants navigate their own complex inner worlds. The balance of this workshop will provide both context and tools for confronting the social and economic challenges that underrepresented groups continue to face in American society.
Part 1: The Problem We All Live With – Understanding the external environment that shapes the experiences of underrepresented groups.
Part 2: Imposter Syndrome – How imposter syndrome manifests in historically marginalized groups—and how to practice self-compassion while developing tools to interrupt negative thought patterns.
Part 3: Self-Advocacy in the Workplace – Learn how to develop tools to advocate for yourself despite imposter syndrome and structural discrimination.
Meet Facilitator and President of Frederick Mountain Group Jennifer Ford – Jennifer Ford has served as a Womentoring mentor and is an engaged member of the Teton regional community. She has spent over 20 years working with businesses and non-profits to help get these organizations back on track and profitable. She is the president of Frederick Mountain Group, a business development consulting firm that brings small and mid-sized businesses and organizations the strategy and implementation tools to grow. She has a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a J.D. from the University of Colorado. Mrs. Ford was a wilderness guide for seven years in Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Idaho. In her free time you can find her fishing or doing yoga.
Details – The facilitator requests that attendees view a short video and read two articles in preparation for the workshop, which will be provided upon registration. Light refreshments will be served.
Tickets – All people are welcome! $40 for adults. Youth are free. We’re thrilled to offer scholarships to as many participants as possible. No matter your circumstances, we want you with us!
Whether you’re attending the workshop or not, these articles are worth your time! The following articles offer eye-opening insights into workplace dynamics for historically marginalized groups—important reading for anyone invested in equity and professional growth.
- Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome (Harvard Business Review)
- Stop Blaming Women for the Gender Pay Gap (Vanderbilt University)