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Join a session with Jeri Harman, the Founder and Chairman of Avante Capital Partners, to gain a deep understanding of Private Equity boards and their operations. Allow her to lead you through a wealth of knowledge and viewpoints. As a seasoned speaker, she will share her experience in promoting diversity within the private equity industry.

Avante is a majority women and minority-owned organization focused on increasing diversity in the private equity industry.  WON, Women’s Operating Network, is a 175+ private equity universe of candidates and sponsors, and Jeri will share information on how it might be a great next step for you.

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Meet Jeri Harman, Founder & Chairman, Avante Capital Partners

Jeri Harman is a seasoned executive, investor and entrepreneur who has built teams and markets for major institutional investors, and founded and run a highly successful private asset management business.  Over the course of her career she has held (as an active board member or observer) Board roles in over 20 private middle market companies across the U.S. in a variety of industries, including healthcare, business services, consumer products, and industrial.  She currently serves as Chairman of NN, Inc. (Nasdaq NNBR) and as a director of Engineered Performance Technologies.

As part of her investment and board roles, Ms. Harman has consistently provided advice on strategy, growth, management and organizational development, acquisitions and financial matters.  Moreover, she is an expert in finance, M&A and capital markets issues and is a frequent speaker on these topics at conferences and symposiums across the country.

Ms. Harman is Founder & Chairman, and former CEO, of Avante Capital Partners.  With over $900 million of capital under management, Avante makes debt and equity investments to finance buyouts, minority recaps, acquisitions and growth. In 2020, Avante was named One of the Most Innovative Firms in Commercial Finance by ABF Journal. In 2018, Avante was named Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) of the Year by the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  The firm was also named Women-Owned Firm of the Year 2018 by Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN).

Ms. Harman has over 40 years of financing and M&A experience, involving well over $2 billion in aggregate investments.  Prior to founding Avante in 2009, Ms. Harman started-up and led the Los Angeles offices for two multi-billion dollar publicly traded private equity and mezzanine investment funds – American Capital and more recently Allied Capital, where she was also a member of Allied’s Investment Committee.  Earlier career highlights include various senior level positions with Prudential Capital.  She has served as a Steering Committee Member of PEWIN since its inception and was recently asked to join the PEWIN board.

She has received numerous recognitions over the years including being named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles in 2018 through 2023. In 2021 and 2022, the LA Times named her a Banking and Finance Visionary. In January 2016, Ms. Harman was on the cover of Mergers & Acquisitions magazine and named one of the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, a recognition she again received in 2017 through 2022. In March 2017, she was recognized as one of 15 Trailblazers by Buyouts Magazine. In 2013, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Los Angeles inducted Ms. Harman into their Hall of Fame.

She received a MBA from the University of California – Berkeley, and a Bachelors’ degree in Business from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (summa cum laude).

Current Corporate Boards:

• Engineered Performance Technologies
• NN, Inc. (NNBR, NASDAQ), Chairman

Current Non Profit Boards:

• Small Business Investor Alliance
• Ex-officio Member, Past Chair
• Jewish Graduate Student Initiative (JGSI)
• Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN)

About Women on Boards

We hope you will join us for this session of our Women On Boards series, which is part of our  Premium Membership  Our Women on Boards series, brought to you by the Forté Alumni Leadership Council, demystifies the board process. Candid discussions and Q&A with successful business leaders on current trends in board leadership provide insights into what it takes to secure your seat at the table. 

We’ve also partnered with FranklinCovey, the world’s most trusted leadership company, to bring you FranklinCovey workshops and the exclusive FranklinCovey Access Pass, which includes 360° assessments, a weekly professional development newsletter, and all of FranklinCovey online course offerings as part of your annual Forté Premium Membership. 

Propel your post-MBA career with professional development and peer support.

Now that you have your MBA, your career trajectory is on the rise. You’ve worked hard to get here, and you have what it takes to be a leader — but as you level up in the business world, you’ll continue to face challenges and obstacles.

Every woman’s career is different, but many of us encounter similar barriers and biases in the workplace, and we can help each other navigate them. MBANext is a series of workshops and peer-to-peer advisory groups designed to connect women across industries.

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Registration deadline: April 19, 2024

Are you considering applying to the Foster Full-time MBA Program? Sign up to attend this small, informal virtual gathering where you have a unique opportunity to get inside information about the Foster MBA student experience directly from the source!

This student connection will be hosted by members of the MBAA Diversity in Business club. DiBs strives to provide spaces where current students can have critical discussions about inclusion and culture. Under the DiBs umbrella are three Affinity Groups (Black MBA @ Foster, LatinX MBA @ Foster, Asian-Americans / Pacific Islanders (AAPI) MBA @ Foster) which aim to provide resources and support to the diverse Foster community. Anyone is welcome to attend.

This intimate group chat will be hosted on Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link upon registration.

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Reach new heights in your MBA journey with Forté

We get it. It’s hard to be the only one in the room. Women face multiple unique challenges during an MBA program: managing life and being heard; all while focusing on the ultimate goal: graduation.

What if you could manage all of these challenges with ease? Through our partnership with FranklinCovey, our MBA Takeoff program offers a revolutionary roadmap to prepare and empower women for their MBA journey. MBA Takeoff is designed to equip you with essential tools and practical insights, ensuring you’re not just ready for the journey, but ahead of the curve. You’ll grow as a leader, develop critical organizational skills, and join a welcoming network of women and allies embarking on the same journey.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how a work-compatible MBA can fit into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an advisor.

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Join our upcoming EMBA online information session, we will provide you with an overview of the programme and give you more details on the financing and scholarships of the Executive MBA Programme

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Join us for a discussion with Debbie Matson, Senior Associate Director on the Working Professionals team at NYU Stern Careers. Debbie will share an overview of their services and discuss resources available to Executive MBA students as they navigate next steps in their career paths. The discussion will be moderated by Neha Singhal, Assistant Dean of Admissions for Executive Programs.

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Are you considering applying to the Foster Full-time MBA Program? Sign up to attend this small, informal virtual gathering where you have a unique opportunity to get inside information about the Foster MBA student experience directly from the source! This intimate group chat will be hosted on Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link upon registration.

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Interested in pursuing an MBA while continuing to work full-time? Don’t miss this panel of business school reps to explore different MBA programs for working professionals, including the part-time and Executive MBA.

Ultimately, you will earn your MBA, but the path that gets you there could be different depending on the program format you choose. This session will give you a deeper understanding of how the options vary and provide insights to help guide your selection.

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Calling all applicants for Drexel LeBow’s MBA and specialized MS programs!

Join us for a virtual discussion with the admissions team to learn more about how to put together your strongest graduate application for our upcoming admissions terms. We’ll discuss the different application requirements, including important highlights for your résumé, your essay, who should write your letter of recommendation and what our faculty reviewers are looking for in applicants. We will also review available start terms and associated deadlines.

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This workshop will focus on the importance of having a strong professional support system and creating meaningful professional relationships. Students will learn how to effectively network and build a strong board of directors. After the session, students will have a better understanding of what social capital entails, how to network and utilize connections to leverage career success, and how to find and manage a professional and personal board of directors. Hosted by L.E.K. Consulting.

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Our webinars provide an overview of our Deferred Entry MBA program presented by admissions staff. Please register by no later than one day before the scheduled event – space is limited! The day of the event, you will receive a follow-up email with directions on how to join the webinar.

This option is open to college seniors who are US citizens or permanent residents who are ready to apply to the Full-Time MBA program before graduation. You’ll gain two years of invaluable work experience before entering the program. Join our Deferred MBA information session to learn more.

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Real estate is exciting and dynamic. In fact, there are many different ways that you can make your mark on this ever-changing industry – including development, investment, and affordable and sustainable housing. Learn from women business leaders who have found their fit in this unique area of business. These MBA alumni will share their experiences and discuss the knowledge, skills, and abilities that can help launch someone into this career path. We hope their stories will motivate you, inspire you, and help guide your own career choices.

Caroline Lehman Associate Hines	Charlotte Du Senior Associate, Alternatives and Strategic Transactions Nuveen Real Estate

Forté’s Conquer Your Career webinar series offers an inside look at what it’s like to be a woman with an MBA working in various fields. This discussion is geared toward MBA and early career women and allies.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how a work-compatible MBA can fit into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an advisor.

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Are you considering applying to the Foster Full-time MBA Program?

This student connection will be hosted by members of the Foster international student community.  While anyone is welcome to attend, this session will place additional emphasis on the international student experience with a focus on students from China and Southeast Asia.

Sign up to attend this small, informal virtual gathering where you have a unique opportunity to get inside information about the Foster MBA student experience directly from the source! This intimate group chat will be hosted on Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link upon registration.

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Do you have questions about our program, admission process, or the requirements needed to submit your application for the NYU Stern Executive MBA program? Join us to get the answers you need to prepare for our upcoming application deadlines. This will be a live webinar with one of our Admissions Directors answering questions submitted through the Q&A feature.

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According to the Global Impact Investing Network, gender lens investing describes for-profit investments made with the intent to address gender issues or promote gender equity. While some investors funnel capital toward women or toward products or services that benefit them, still others aim for gender diversity within organizations themselves.

During this webinar, Dr. Lauren Kaufmann will offer participants an overview of the emerging field of gender lens investing as well as the latest research-backed insights for improving these strategies. Drawing on her expertise in impact investing and academic research, she will guide participants in identifying where current approaches to gender equity are stalling and how cutting-edge approaches to gender lens investing could catalyze change.

This session will discuss:
• What strategies exist for gender lens impact investing today
• How academic scholarship can improve these strategies
• A framework for investing in gender diversity for the long term

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Forté’s Business Essentials virtual event series brings together industry experts and faculty from our partner schools. Immerse yourself in the latest insights, and develop the knowledge necessary to navigate the dynamic business landscape with confidence and precision.

Meet the Speaker

Assistant Professor Lauren Kaufmann teaches Business Ethics in Darden’s full time and part time MBA programs. She uses normative and empirical methods in her research on business ethics, including in the areas of social impact, impact investing, and gender. Her work has been published in Business Ethics Quarterly and Academy of Management Review.

In addition to her appointment at Darden, she is an affiliated faculty member in the Women, Gender & Sexuality Department at UVA.

Education: B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.Sc., The London School of Economics and Political Science; Ph.D., The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania

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Are you considering applying to the Foster Full-time MBA Program? Sign up to attend this small, informal virtual gathering where you have a unique opportunity to get inside information about the Foster MBA student experience directly from the source! This intimate group chat will be hosted on Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link upon registration.

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Is business school the next step in your career journey? Join us to learn more about the value of an MBA. You’ll hear how an MBA can help you advance on your path and build leadership skills to conquer any career.

A panel of successful MBA alumni from Forté partner business schools will draw on their experiences to share personal insights and answer audience questions live.

Panelists will discuss:

• What inspired them to pursue an MBA
• How they knew which school was right for them
• Benefits of an MBA degree
• How their degree transformed their careers

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The Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA is a transformative program with a highly personalized focus on leadership development. Tune in for an informative webinar with an Assistant Director of Recruitment & Admissions to learn how the University of Toronto Global Executive MBA can enhance your career.

This webinar is a great step to learn about our program schedule, curriculum, and admissions requirements. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions, and learn about our student profile and the application process.

Bringing together globally minded, driven professionals from across industries, organizations, and countries, the GEMBA program is looking for unique strengths and diverse perspectives. Whether you are an emerging leader, an entrepreneur, or a seasoned CEO, the program offers a personalized leadership development program that is tailored to you, and where you are in your career, to enable you to reach your personal and professional goals.

The Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA will change the way you think, network and lead. We look forward to connecting with you!
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When we think about leadership we often start with the team who reports through us. However, it’s also important to remember that there may be times when we need to guide our superiors and our peers as well. Managing up, down, and sideways can be complex, but we need all of these players and their support for our professional success. This session will dive into this topic and more.

Forté’s Career Coach virtual event series can help you take charge of your career. These interactive workshops are led by experts in talent acquisition and career development, and are designed to equip you with the tools, strategies, and insider insights needed to land your next big opportunity.

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Diane Fennig

Diane Fennig is a passionate architect at the intersection of opportunities and talent. She brings more than 25 years of career development and management experience in a University environment to Executive Search and Leadership Development. Diane joined The Human Capital Group in 2009 to incorporate her network with her keen sense of talent as a Consultant in Retained Executive Search. She embodies the motto, “We make a difference in your business…by doing things differently in ours.” Diane enjoys Association Affiliations with the Forté Foundation, WACUBO, SACUBO, YMCA, SHRM and SHRM-Atlanta.

Diane has earned degrees from Marquette University, Miami University and The University of South Carolina as foundations for her role as career connector and educator. She also serves as a guest blogger for the Society of Human Resource Management in the areas of recruitment, retention and employee satisfaction.

Forté webinars are produced for the benefit of our members. Information provided on this webinar should not be reproduced, distributed or published without the written consent of Forté and permission from individual speakers. If you wish to use our content, please contact Forté for permission.

Are you considering applying to the Foster Full-time MBA Program? Sign up to attend this small, informal virtual gathering where you have a unique opportunity to get inside information about the Foster MBA student experience directly from the source!

This student connection will be hosted by members of the MBAA Women in Business club. WiB works to serve the women of the Foster MBA community and their allies; anyone is welcome to attend.

This intimate group chat will be hosted on Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link upon registration.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how a work-compatible MBA can fit into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an advisor.

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Did you know that women with an MBA degree can earn 63% or more? If you’re a woman eager to accelerate your journey towards empowerment and leadership, the Women & MBA Online LIVE Event on May 14 is designed just for you.

Discover the tailored benefits of the Women & MBA Online LIVE Event:

• Inspirational Keynotes: Delivered LIVE by accomplished business women, these keynotes will inspire and guide you on May 14th.
• 1:1 Meetings with Experts: Engage in 25-minute personalized sessions with MBA experts from prestigious institutions like American University – Kogod School of Business, Asia School Of Business, Boston College, Newcastle University Business School, and more!

Empower yourself and your career—secure your spot now! This event transcends borders, allowing you to participate seamlessly from anywhere in North or South America.

“Empowered women empower women.” Join us on May 14th and let your MBA journey become a beacon of inspiration for the empowered leader within you.

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Interested in developing your leadership skills and taking your career global? Join us to explore the unique benefits of MBA programs in the United Kingdom and Europe. 

This panel of business school admissions professionals will offer insights into the personal and professional growth opportunities these programs afford.

Panel topics include:

• Admissions requirements
• Researching schools
• The application process

Panel schools include:

• IMD Business School
• London Business School
• University of Cambridge (Judge Business School)
• University of Oxford (Saïd Business School)

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We hope you will join us for this sneak peek at our Women On Boards series, generously offered in partnership with INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and Phoenix Executive.  Women on Boards is included with Forté Premium Membership.

Join Elissa Sangster, CEO, Forté, as she meets with Sonia Tatar, Executive Director of INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and Wendel International Centre, who shares her thoughts on the transitioning journey from corporate leadership to board directorship.

Elissa and Sonia will discuss the skills, mindsets, and attitudes aspiring women leaders can adopt and how they can build their transition agenda to better prepare for onboarding as an effective director.

Don’t miss this interactive webinar to learn practical tips as Sonia shares her experience and expertise on this pivotal topic.

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Agenda:

Forté Welcome: Arrion Rathsack, Vice President, Programs, Forté

Phoenix Executive Welcome: Christine Heeger & Vera Klaus, Phoenix Executive

Program:

• Moderator | Interviewer: Elissa Sangster, CEO, Forté
• Guest: Sonia Tartar, Executive Director of INSEAD

Closing: Christine Heeger & Vera Klaus, Phoenix Executive

Event Offered in Partnership With:

Meet Sonja Tatar, Executive Director of INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise

Sonia is an Executive Director at INSEAD Centres of Excellence in Corporate Governance and Family Business. She has extensive experience in leadership and governance practices in private and public companies combined with more than 25 years of educational expertise. She has been an active member of several Boards and Governance Groups for the past years.

She has joined the Advisory Board of Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence on March 2022 and is currently engaged with the INSEAD Global Directors Network and Chapter Zero France under the umbrella of the Governance Initiative of the World Economic Forum. Prior to this, Sonia served on the Governance Working Group of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), was a member of IDIAP Search Committee under the Foundation of the Research Institute, a former member of the boards of the Global Lodging Forum with MKG Group and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education serving the Institutions in Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Sonia was also a member of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges in US and the Association of private schools in Switzerland.

Across her career span, Sonia has worked with different stakeholders and predominantly with family owners, investors, and shareholders. She has been an instrumental contributor to business acquisition and transfer as a member of the Executive Committee of Laureate Hospitality Education. She has worked in multinational organizations around the world holding senior leadership positions, notably as a Chief Operating Officer of a global educational institution and Director General of two start-up family-owned businesses in the hospitality sector. She has been a strategic partner to many international companies helping with business transformation and growth. In 2016, she has launched successfully, a Chicago campus for Les Roches Global Institution expanding its educational footprint from Europe, Middle East, and Asia into the US.

As a strong advocate for thought leadership, Sonia is frequently invited as a guest speaker to various conferences and forums such as the Board Summit-Aurora50, the United Nations World Tourism Organization-African Conference, The Boardroom Africa, Asia Women in Leadership, The Professional Women Network, The Family Business Network and the Global Lodging Forum. Sonia writes opinion pieces and business articles and facilitates thought provoking dialogue sessions. She leads and contributes to applied research in trending topics related to corporate governance and family business such as ESG, sustainability, climate change, business as force for good, diversity equity and inclusion and other topics on transformation and resilience of the Hospitality and Tourism sector.

In 2017, Sonia was nominated among the “100 leading personalities” the movers and shakers making the Suisse Romande and recognized as the “Exporter of Knowledge”. In 2013, she was recognized as “Women of Power” in the Swiss Alps region. Sonia has a combined master’s degree in Languages, Management and Administration, has attended postgraduate studies (D.E.A) in Italian Civilization and Literature at la Sorbonne and joined several of INSEAD learning sessions.

Elissa Sangster: CEO of Forté Foundation

Elissa Sangster serves as CEO of Forté and brings to the role extensive knowledge of issues affecting women’s abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions, drawn from her prior experience as Assistant Dean and Director of the MBA Program at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. There she oversaw all activities related to the full-time McCombs MBA program including marketing, admissions, student services, and alumni relations. Before McCombs, Elissa was Assistant Director of the MBA Program at Texas A&M University’s Mays School of Business.

About Women on Boards

We hope you will join us for this session of our Women On Boards series, which is part of our  Premium Membership  Our Women on Boards series, brought to you by the Forté Alumni Leadership Council, demystifies the board process. Candid discussions and Q&A with successful business leaders on current trends in board leadership provide insights into what it takes to secure your seat at the table. 

We’ve also partnered with FranklinCovey, the world’s most trusted leadership company, to bring you FranklinCovey workshops and the exclusive FranklinCovey Access Pass, which includes 360° assessments, a weekly professional development newsletter, and all of FranklinCovey online course offerings as part of your annual Forté Premium Membership. 

Are you considering applying to the Foster Full-time MBA Program? Sign up to attend this small, informal virtual gathering where you have a unique opportunity to get inside information about the Foster MBA student experience directly from the source! This intimate group chat will be hosted on Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link upon registration.

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Are you applying to business school this year? Forté MBALaunch On Demand can help you build your best application on your schedule!

This online program provides a clear plan to help you navigate the MBA application process at your own pace — and save on application costs along the way. Stay on track with expert-led virtual sessions and resources that will help you put together a business school application that reflects your best self.

Join MBALaunch On Demand alumni for an Ask Me Anything to learn more about the program. They will discuss their program experiences, share where they are now, and answer your questions live.

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Forté virtual events are produced for the benefit of our members. Information provided at this virtual event should not be reproduced, distributed, or published without the written consent of Forté and permission from individual speakers. If you wish to use our content, please contact Forté for permission.

Are you considering applying to the Foster Full-time MBA Program? Sign up to attend this small, informal virtual gathering where you have a unique opportunity to get inside information about the Foster MBA student experience directly from the source! This intimate group chat will be hosted on Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link upon registration.

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Take control of your career and set a course for long-term success.

Welcome to Career Takeoff—an opportunity for you to assess your goals, boost your confidence, strengthen your community, and strategically design your next steps as a professional.

Even if you are working at your dream company, advancing in the world of business is a challenging trek. Career Takeoff is your opportunity to design your ideal career path, rather than simply reacting to everything coming at you.

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Registration Deadline 5/17/24

Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how a work-compatible MBA can fit into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an advisor.

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Are you considering applying to the Foster Full-time MBA Program? Sign up to attend this small, informal virtual gathering where you have a unique opportunity to get inside information about the Foster MBA student experience directly from the source! This intimate group chat will be hosted on Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link upon registration.

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Curious what it’s like to be an Executive MBA student at Stern? Join our Admissions Director in conversation with current Executive MBA NY/DC students for an insider’s perspective on the experience and the NYU Stern community.

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Professional conferences are a great opportunity to meet new people, connect with future employers, and learn — but only if you are prepared to take advantage of those opportunities. That means you need to be confident in who you are, ready to communicate yourself powerfully, and clear about your priorities. Join Angela Guido of Career Protocol for actionable advice that will help you make the best use of the 2024 Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference to build your network and advance your personal and professional goals.

This is the first of a three-part virtual series exclusively for registrants of the 2024 MBA Women’s Leadership Conference. These sessions are designed designed to help incoming MBA women and allies take advantage of the many networking and career opportunities available at the upcoming conference.

This webinar is generously sponsored by Gartner.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how a work-compatible MBA can fit into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an advisor.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how a work-compatible MBA can fit into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an advisor.

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How can you make the most of the summer before you start school? Are you interested in developing a strategy for your internship and beyond? This pre-conference session will provide a general introduction to MBA career management by business school career services experts. We recommend this session for MBA women and allies who are still exploring their career interests.

This is the second of a three-part virtual series exclusively for registrants of the 2024 MBA Women’s Leadership Conference. These sessions are designed designed to help incoming MBA women and allies take advantage of the many networking and career opportunities available at the upcoming conference.

This webinar is generously sponsored by Gartner.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how a work-compatible MBA can fit into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an advisor.

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Most people don’t like networking because it amounts to a lot of awkward moments, too-exuberant handshakes, and the feeling that we have to “sell ourselves.” Yuck. Join Angela Guido of Career Protocol to learn a fun new framework for personal introductions. It will change the way you think about connecting with new professional friends forever and give you the confidence to introduce yourself to anyone — an indispensable skill as you enter the 2024 Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference, business school, and the rest of your career.

This is the last of a three-part virtual series exclusively for registrants of the 2024 MBA Women’s Leadership Conference. These sessions are designed designed to help incoming MBA women and allies take advantage of the many networking and career opportunities available at the upcoming conference.

This webinar is generously sponsored by Gartner.

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“What do you do?” This MVP opening line of dinner parties everywhere places outsized significance on your professional identity. In other words, you are what you do. While you should be proud of and celebrate your professional success, tying your identity to your career leads to feeling overworked, having lower resilience and poor boundaries. In worst case, situations like this may even potentially cause you to burn out.

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Meet Cydnee DeToy, Career + Empowerment Coach

Cydnee DeToy is a Career + Empowerment Coach, helping ambitious millennial women redefine their relationships with work, recharge from burnout and create careers and lives on their own terms. She believes our lives should feel as good as our resumes look. 

Cydnee has been battling burnout and redesigning her career for the past eight years. She knows how to create a fulfilling and energizing career because she has done it herself and has helped dozens of clients do the same. 

As a coach since 2019, Cydnee has helped over 50 women reimagine their lives since then. Cydnee left her executive-level role to follow her calling and scale her coaching business in 2023. 

She has worked with clients at Meta, Tiktok, Bain, Deloitte, PwC, Mayer Brown, Christie’s, The North Face and numerous start-ups and social impact organizations.  

Cydnee is a former strategy consultant, head of people + culture, chief of staff and executive leader. She draws on her training in business, coaching and yoga in her work with clients. 

Cydnee has an MBA from NYU Stern, BA from George Washington University and is certified by the Co-Active Training Institute. 

Learn more at www.cydneedetoycoaching.com.

Forté virtual events are produced for the benefit of our members. Information provided on this online event should not be reproduced, distributed, or published without the written consent of Forté and permission from individual speakers. If you wish to use our content, please contact Forté for permission.

Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how a work-compatible MBA can fit into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an advisor.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how a work-compatible MBA can fit into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an advisor.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how a work-compatible MBA can fit into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an advisor.

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