Webinar series on career development

As a Woman+ in Geospatial, we juggle various responsibilities in our personal and professional lives constantly trying to find that balance. Katie Grillo and Helen Cooper share their own experiences, the different hats they wear each day of the week and some tips that may have helped them. The webinar was moderated by W+G Events Lead Esther Ogbu.

Tova Perlman, Heather Peacock and Melissa Sullivan shared useful advice on how to complete technical interviews well, what to do when you can’t complete them and how best to answer technical questions. The session was moderated by Jo Wilkin.

Sandra Jitianu and Matei Stanculescu introduced us to our ‘inner saboteurs’ and shared helpful tips on how to train three specific mental muscles so that we can improve our performance, positive thinking and well-being. The session was moderated by Olive Powell.

Join Asimina Syriou, Rose Waswa, Sarah Taigel and Isaiah Blessing, when they share their experience how they built up their confidence in public speaking and a portfolio as an event and conference speaker. The webinar was moderated by W+G Events Lead Esther Ogbu.

Anusuya Datta, Jasmine Fleming, Rhian French and Gavin Schrock joined as part of the Women in Geospatial+ webinar series and share their advice on how to make an impact with writing. The webinar was moderated by Petra Millarova.

Dr. Vanessa Collingride is author and BBC broadcaster and in this webinar, she shared how to make a personal and professional impact when pitching, presenting and communicating. The webinar was moderated by Helen Cooper and not recorded.

Thierry Gregorius from True Horizon Coaching provided insights on geospatial careers and shared his advice on how to progress professionally.

Isabella Convertini from what3words shared her tips and advice on how to overcome imposter syndrome. This webinar was moderated by Rohini Swaminathan & Sarah Temilade Adekola.

Monica Swiderska is a Toastmasters International Public Speaking Trainer and shared her top tips on how to improve your public speaking skills. The event was moderated by Alina Vizireanu and not recorded.

Cyhana Lena Williams (LinkedIn Coach and Program Manager at Microsoft) shared her expert advice on how to boost your personal branding LinkedIn. The event was moderated by Rohini Swaminathan and not recorded.

PR expert Sarah Webb from my MYCVMENTOR.CO.UK shared her top tips on how to create a CV that stands out. This webinar was for W+G members-only and not recorded.

Listen to a panel of four experienced women from the geospatial industry who share their experience in their career choices, options and challenges they have faced.

Listen to a panel of young women who share their experiences, career advice and tips on how to approach the job market as a recent graduate.

A panel of geospatial experts discussed various ways of how to gain professional confidence.

During this webinar, we launched the Women+ in Geospatial speakers database and discussed with community leaders how to increase diversity at conferences and events.