June 2023 Newsletter
June 15, 2023
HOW Retreat: A Weekend of Self Care and Reflection
Quorum’s annual HOW Retreat was held May 19th – 21st at The Blue Fox Motel in Narrowsburg, NY. Members of the Quorum community gathered to take part in a weekend of self-care and reflection, which included a nature walk, Chi-flow yoga and singing bowls, intention-setting, a session on financial wellness, wine tasting, stand-up comedy and plenty of time for deepening connections and conversation.
Continue reading here for a recap.
HOW to be a Good Mentee
Meg Sullivan Featured in The Hustle
Women need internal and external support systems to ascend the corporate ladder. Meg Sullivan’s insights on “How To Be A Good Mentee” were featured on The Hustle recently. Here’s an excerpt:
Select advisors who are in sync with your values and mission and can introduce you to new ways of thinking. Here are four types of mentors:
Sponsors: someone who promotes you to the “right” people or external business opportunities to elevate your career.
Connectors: Someone who is highly networked and can make important introductions.
Point Experts: Someone who’s like your personal search engine and can research and identify great resources to help you achieve your goals.
Trusted Friends: Someone who will be there for the highs and lows of your career journey.
Read the article in The Hustle (Hubspot blog).
Quorum Live: A Conversation Series with Quorum Members and Friends
HOW to Find Meaning In A Career Pivot
On Thursday, June 15th at 11am ET, Somi Kim, an experienced design leader for culture and experience transformation shares her insights on “HOW to Find Meaning In A Career Pivot.” Somi will speak about the power of reflection upon where we stand today and where we’ve been as a means of forging a path forward. Use this link to join in.
Unexpected Career Opportunities For Women In the Public Vs. Private Sector
On Tuesday, May 30th, Amy Mertz Brown, a compliance and ethics expert who currently serves as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) at Gurstel Law Firm, PC spoke with Julie Livingston, WantLeverage Communications about unexpected career opportunities for women in the public vs. the private sector.
Following are conversation highlights:
- Cultural differences between private and public sector organizations
- Work-life benefits in public sector including ongoing professional development
- Best ways to “get in” – the government job application process, career timing
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch future episodes. Reach out to Diane Silverman to be a guest on Quorum Live.
Welcome to our new Quorum member!
Stacey Millman, Founding Board Member, EverGreen Meadow Academy
Upcoming Sessions
Values: A Foundation for Leadership
Lisa Quinn, Founder, Lisa Quinn Coaching; Former Director of Communications, Hearst UK
Moderator: Anne Groves, Independent Communications Trainer and Career Adviser, AEG Training and Consulting
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
12pm – 1pm EDT
5pm – 6pm BST
Virtual Session
HOW To Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn
Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College
Julie Livingston, Founder, WantLeverage Communications
Thursday, September 7, 2023
12pm – 1pm EDT
5pm – 6pm BST
Virtual Session
