Turn Fear into Power: Fueling Your Journey to Success

Turn Fear into Power: Fueling Your Journey to Success

Join us for an inspiring workshop that will empower you to face challenges with confidence and elevate your career to new heights.

By UAH Invention to Innovation Center

Date and time

Wednesday, June 5 · 5:30 - 7:30pm CDT

Location

I2C

850 Ben Graves Drive Huntsville, AL 35899

About this event

  • 2 hours

Embark on a transformative journey to conquer fear and unlock your ultimate potential in the business world.


Join us for "Turn Fear into Power: Fueling Your Journey to Success," where we'll show you how to turn fear into your greatest asset. Delve into the psychological and neurological underpinnings of fear, identify common anxieties in the business arena, and cultivate a personalized toolkit to overcome them.


Through real-life success stories, including insights from the remarkable Sonya Bailor, and engaging role-play exercises, you'll acquire invaluable strategies to navigate fear and propel your career to new heights. Leave empowered with confidence and equipped with the tools to fearlessly advance in the world of business.


Key Takeaways:


  • Equip attendees with a deeper understanding and practical tools to manage their fears, enhancing personal efficacy and career progression.


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Workshop Outline:


  • Psychological and Neurological Basis for Fear: We will explore the root causes of fear from both a psychological and neurological perspective, understanding how it affects our bodies and minds and how it can be used as a tool against ourselves.
  • Identifying Common Fears in Tech Careers: We will discuss specific fears prevalent in the tech industry, such as fear of failure, imposter syndrome, or staying relevant in a fast-evolving field.
  • Strategies for Managing Fear / Building a Personal Toolkit for Fear: You will be introduced to practical tools and techniques for managing and overcoming fears, tailored to professional contexts.
  • Real-life Success Stories of Fear Overcome: Hear inspiring stories from individuals, who have successfully navigated through their fears to achieve remarkable success using these exact methods.
  • Role-play Scenarios and Group Discussions: Experience role-play exercises to practice fear-handling strategies and engage in group discussions to learn along with your peers and grow closer as a community.


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Event Details:


  • 5:30 pm - Check-in / Networking
  • 6:00 pm - Turn Fear into Power: Fueling Your Journey to Success Workshop presented by Sonya Bailor, CEO, The Bailor Group
  • 7:30 pm - Networking / Wrap up


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Come join us on June 5th, 2024 at the Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) - UAH.


  • RSVP is mandatory. Limited seating.
  • Food and drinks will be provided during the event. ID's required for wine and beer.


👉 Questions? Contact wit-hsv@uah.edu


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WOMEN IN TECH // HSV

[www.wit-hsv.org]


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WHO WE ARE:


WIT // HSV is a North Alabama focused community platform aimed at educating, encouraging and empowering women with the necessary expertise, mentorship and connections to succeed in STEM career fields.


Our mission is to support women who aim high and want to make an impact through technology, leadership, and inspiration.


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THE BASICS:

WIT // HSV is established to help women transform their communities, fast forward their businesses and careers, and effectively move through challenges using the tools, connections and resources we provide.


WHY:

  • Make lasting connections with women working in the business and technical sides of technology.
  • Learn how to thrive through tech career phases.
  • Participate in a wide variety of programming including hands-on workshops, career fairs and networking events.


FOR WHO:

  • Women of all ages in any functional areas within technology-focused organizations.


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OUR MANTRA:

  • We’re a platform with a responsibility to give back to our community.
  • We pursue excellence and simplicity in all aspects.
  • We’re anchored on integrity and transparency.


OUR PILLARS:

  • Encourage: Develop meaningful networks, explore new opportunities and build pathways to collaborate.
  • Empower: Derive inspiration through mentorship and guidance.
  • Educate: Expand skillset and tech-potential through workshops, and curated training events.


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CORE VALUES:

Our values are not only vital but form the foundation for our pillars of Women in Tech // HSV. They guide how we approach all of our relationships - with our members, colleagues, collaborators and our partners.

  • Diversity and interculturality: We are dedicated to the idea that gender and cultural diversity matter in all spheres. We believe in a world where access to knowledge, innovation and business opportunities are based on interest and ability, not gender.
  • Collaboration: We are colleagues, not competitors, and work together for a common purpose. Our ability to collaborate on projects is one of our most important strengths. We are devoted and committed to each other because nothing great was ever built without collaboration and teamwork.
  • Creativity: Real change and growth can’t occur unless we are open to considering new ideas. Fresh concepts are always welcome and will be treated with the utmost respect.


INITIATIVES:

For the curious and open-minded, who are looking for community, WIT // HSV serves as a platform for like-minded women, aiming to connect with individuals with similar interests, while educating and sharing tech-related topics.

  • Events: Free quarterly events curated to encourage women in tech to learn, grow, and network.
  • Mentorship: A platform for motivated younger female professionals to connect with senior women leaders in the tech space to learn from personal and professional experiences.
  • Education: Free workshops and boot camps to learn new or enhance existing workplace skills.


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👉 Connect with us at wit-hsv@uah.edu


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