This is just a suggested list of topics that could be covered.

  • General career development
  • Deciding whether or not to change jobs
  • Becoming a consultant
  • Resume review and enhancement
  • How to hire people
  • Increasing influence
  • Learning how to work with their manager
  • Communication skills (e.g., writing emails, writing documents, writing clearly)
  • Community exposure
  • Value of certifications
  • Managing a team
  • Persuasion skills
  • Questioning skills
  • Dealing with stress and frustration
  • Work/life balance
  • Blogging
  • Presentation skills and public speaking
  • Time management
  • Evaluating your skill set
  • Goal setting
  • Dealing with people
  • Mentoring people, particularly women
  • Networking
  • How to deal with a layoff
  • Pivoting your career to a new area/tech
  • Finding your passion
  • How do you help your leader help you be successful
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Self-care
  • Navigating the “mother card”

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