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Denver Federal Center Chapter:
May 17, 2006 Meeting: "Networking, the Power &
Benefits of Belonging to a Professional Organization, and Women in Leadership"
, Presenter: Amy M. Fowler, Founder and Managing Partner Lewis
& Fowler
Ms. Fowler's PowerPoint Presentation and the handout she sent "A Gift of Authenticity" on how to open your mind to untapped desires and fears are below. Please take a look at her materials. This was a great meeting!. Here's what some of our members had to say about it:
“I found the presentation by Amy Fowler to be incredibly motivating not only to my professional life but my personal life as well. Her stories and information on how important it can be to network with all the people around you were interesting and relevant to every woman in a workplace today. The Denver Federal Center chapter is a great way to meet other professional women with different backgrounds, interests and jobs. I thought it was interesting how Amy pointed out several times you should network whenever you can! The more people you know, the higher you can reach in your career and even in life. What a great presentation!”
Amy Ready, DFC FEW Chapter Member
"Amy made so many good points. We need to help other women; we need to seek out the help of other women. We need to have a network. That’s where FEW and other professional organizations come in.
I could really understand her career experiences because I am in the same male dominated field and have had similar experiences with men who have refused to deal with me because of my gender or don’t take me seriously because of it.
Amy talked about mentors and I realized that I have not had a good technical mentor in my career. I have not had a female mentor. I have not really ever had a mentor. I think FEW will give me a better opportunity to connect with someone who may be a mentor to me. I thought about the women I may have had an influence on in the capacity of mentor, coach or champion. They are all in my personal life, not my professional life.
I thought about where I was 5 years ago, where I am now and why. I have gotten complacent and stopped giving 110% to my career and stopped actively learning about developments in my field. My career has become a job. Joining FEW and being around women who are supportive of setting and reaching goals is my first step in trying to break out of that and get my career back on track.
Amy talked about the fear of connecting. Fear is a big reason why I have not gotten involved in professional organizations or applied for many jobs and why I am here, in the same job and the same organization that I was in 5 years ago. I’m not sure exactly what I am afraid of though.
Amy pointed out that we have to advocate for ourselves. Nobody else is better at it. I used to do that – I haven’t for a while. I will now. We all need to take an assessment of ourselves periodically and Amy’s presentation has motivated me to do so. It was a perfect time for me to hear her message.
Amy’s challenge was simple. Her enthusiasm was infectious and her point was well taken by me. I will accept her challenge and attend an event for professionals in my field in the next month and I will continue to participate in FEW meetings and strive to be more active in the chapter."
Cheryl Hutchinson, DFC FEW Member
“This presentation was very timely for me. It was just what I needed. Some of the points I will take away are:
1. Pay more attention to who you meet - the story she shared about the surgeon saving that women's life gave me goose bumps.
2. Make a difference for another woman at least once.
3. Champion women.
4. Have a networking attitude and pay attention.
5. Helping everyone else first - it will eventually come around.
6. Seek the same for yourself.Lastly I am going to take some time to address the questions she presented because that will give me personal insight. Amy reminded me of how important networking is and has motivated me to take some actions in both my professional and personal life.
Thank you Amy for that wonderful presentation. You are positive, energetic, and a great role model.”
Kim Montoya, DFC FEW Chapter Member
Powerpoint Presentation
A Gift of Authenticity
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