At the Mid-Year Check-In. we will celebrate successes and share stories, discuss what is working and what is not working, and network with other Mentors/Protégés.

The event will begin with a session on learning how to set goals, optimizing your potential, and self-care with leadership coaches Sharmin Banu and Barbara Visser (who you might recognize from Women in Construction Week). We'll close our event with small group discussions in Zoom Breakout Rooms where you will have a chance to meet with other participants to discuss ideas, share experiences, and socialize!

This event is only open to ASCE members involved with the Mentorship Program.

Zoom meeting Link will be provided 2 days prior to the event.

About Our Speakers:

Sharmin Banu is an executive coach helping leaders and senior professionals in the tech industry maximizing their potential. With her 20+ years of experience, Sharmin specializes in emotional intelligence (EQ) and executive presence, resulting in leadership excellence, team collaboration, and desired career growth for her clients. She has managed and coached people from various countries in Asia, Europe, North, and South America. Her clientele comes from Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Salesforce and many other leading organizations. Sharmin has served as the President of the ICF Washington Chapter, spoken at events and has written numerous articles. She has a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation and a BS and MS in Computer Science.

Barbara Visser brings real-world business and communication experience into her coaching and consulting work. She partners with leaders and mid-career professionals to gain clarity, stay motivated, and commit to choices and actions that honor who they are becoming as both people and professionals. In 20 years at Microsoft, she built expertise in program management, executive communications, and employee engagement, while parenting two children. Currently she serves as the Vice President for the Washington State Chapter of International Coaching Federation. She holds the designations as a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Associate Certified Coach (ACC), OKR Expert, and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). Her other passions include supporting families during the childbearing year through specialized coaching and education.