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SUMMARY:DC Baltimore: Build Your Own Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:Your personal advisory team — on demand\, 24/7. \nThe difference between good leaders and transformative ones? Transformative leaders don’t just rely on their team — they multiply their impact with AI as a strategic thought partner. In this session\, you’ll build a personal Board of Directors made up of the voices you most want in your corner — Oprah\, Brené Brown\, Sara Blakely\, Mark Cuban\, Michelle Obama\, whoever inspires you. Then you’ll train AI to channel them when you need clarity\, courage\, or a kick in the pants. You’ll learn: \n· The 10 board “seats” every powerful woman should fill (Finance\, Storytelling\, Courage\, Strategy\, Innovation + more) \n· How to create realistic biographies and a “job description” that keeps your board aligned \n· How to upload it all into a custom GPT so your Board is one click away — forever \n· Real prompts for when you’re stuck\, scared\, or scaling \nPrework: Bring 9–12 names of people (alive or not) who inspire you \nREGISTER
URL:https://wict.org/events/dc-baltimore-build-your-own-board-of-directors/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Advance Registration Required.
CATEGORIES:WICT Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Carolinas: AI\, Influence and the Future of Leadership
DESCRIPTION:The WICT Network Carolinas – Free Virtual Event\nAI\, Influence & the Future of Leadership\nWednesday\, June 24\, 2026 – 11:30am – 1pm ET\nJoin us online for an exciting session all about AI\, Influence & the Future of Leadership! This event is packed with insights on how artificial intelligence is shaping our industry and how you can leverage influence to stay ahead. Perfect for anyone eager to grow professionally and explore what’s next. \nREGISTER
URL:https://wict.org/events/carolinas-ai-influence-and-the-future-of-leadership/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Advance Registration Required.
CATEGORIES:WICT Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T130000
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SUMMARY:DC Baltimore: Build Your Own Bot
DESCRIPTION:Stop using a generic assistant. Build a digital twin. \nMost people use AI like a stranger off the street — and get stranger-off-the-street results. In this session\, you’ll build your own custom GPT: a digital twin trained on your voice\, your standards\, and your goals. Think of it as cloning your brain so the next time you need a LinkedIn post\, a coaching prompt\, or a tough conversation prepped — your bot delivers it in seconds\, sounding exactly like you. You’ll learn: \n· The difference between a generic assistant and a true digital twin (and why it matters) \n· The 8-part PERSONA framework: Role\, Audience\, Goals\, Inputs\, Outputs\, Boundaries\, Evidence\, Finish Standards \n· Where bots go off the rails — and how to set guardrails so yours doesn’t \n· A live build-along: we’ll create one together\, step by step \nWalk in with an idea. Walk out with a working bot. ⚡ \nREGISTER
URL:https://wict.org/events/dc-baltimore-build-your-own-bot/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Advance Registration Required.
CATEGORIES:WICT Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Southeast & Southwest: Navigating Layoffs
DESCRIPTION:Grab your coffee\, your croissant\, and your curiosity! This virtual brunch & learn\, breaks down layoffs with a 120‑day playbook\, honest insights\, and doable next moves. Free for all. \nNavigating a layoff can feel overwhelming — but having a plan can make all the difference. \nJoin The WICT Network: Southwest Chapter in collaboration with The WICT Network: Southeast Chapter for a virtual Brunch & Learn focused on navigating career transitions with clarity and confidence. \nThis session features Resa Quick\, Director-at-Large of Transition Support for WICT Southeast\, who will share both her personal experience and a practical 120-day layoff playbook designed to help professionals move forward with intention. \nWhether you’re currently navigating a transition\, supporting someone who is\, or simply want to be prepared\, this session offers both perspective and actionable guidance. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nWhat to focus on in the first 30 days after a layoff\nHow to approach the next 60–90 days with strategy\nPractical steps to reset\, reposition\, and move forward\nReal insights from lived experience\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nA supportive and informative virtual environment\nPersonal storytelling paired with actionable guidance\nOpportunity to ask questions and engage\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nProfessionals navigating or preparing for career transitions\nThose looking for structure and clarity during uncertain times\nAnyone interested in learning how to better support colleagues and peers\n\nCost: FREE!  \nJoin us for a thoughtful and practical conversation designed to help you navigate what’s next.
URL:https://wict.org/events/southeast-southwest-navigating-layoffs/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Advance Registration Required.
CATEGORIES:WICT Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:DC Baltimore: From AI Curious to AI Confident
DESCRIPTION:The foundations that change everything. \nWe’re starting with the basics — but not the boring kind. You’ll finally understand what AI actually is (and isn’t)\, why ChatGPT sometimes sounds brilliant and sometimes makes things up\, and how to write prompts that pull gold instead of fluff. You’ll leave with: \n· The 5-step framework for a perfect prompt (Role\, Goal\, Context\, Constraints + a bonus) \n· How to make AI “talk” like anyone — a senior exec\, a recruiter\, even Matthew McConaughey 😉 \n· The AI Continuum: where you fall today and how to move forward \n· Why women especially need to lean into AI right now — and what’s at stake if we don’t \nPerfect for beginners — and packed with shortcuts even regular users wish they knew. \n 
URL:https://wict.org/events/dc-baltimore-from-ai-curious-to-ai-confident/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Advance Registration Required.
CATEGORIES:WICT Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Washington DC/Baltimore: Why Women Hold Back and How to Be Heard
DESCRIPTION:Executive Presence: Why Women Hold Back and How to Be Heard \nA live masterclass focused on the deeper root of communication challenges in leadership: conditioning\, identity\, and self-perception. \nMany high-performing women are not lacking capability or insight—they are navigating internal patterns shaped by expectations around likability\, approval\, and authority. These patterns often show up as hesitation\, overthinking\, or softening communication in critical moments\, ultimately limiting influence and visibility. \nThis session moves beyond surface-level communication strategies to address the internal dynamics that impact how women show up\, speak\, and lead in real time. Participants will learn how to shift from waiting to feel “ready” to becoming willing to speak with clarity and grounded authority—even in moments of uncertainty. \nKey takeaways include how to: \n· Recognize the internal patterns that drive hesitation and respond with intention in the moment \n· Communicate clearly without over-preparing or over-explaining \n· Trust their thinking and contribute before ideas feel “perfect” \n· Strengthen executive presence by shifting from seeking approval to owning authority \nSpeaker\nYann Dang is an executive leadership coach\, TEDx speaker\, and former Global Finance executive who specializes in helping high-achieving women be heard and lead with authority in high-stakes environments. She combines executive strategy\, neuroscience\, and emotional intelligence to shift how women show up—not by performing confidence\, but by embodying it. \nHer work equips women to navigate power dynamics\, communicate with clarity\, and build influence without overworking or second-guessing themselves. Yann’s approach deeply aligns with WICT’s mission to advance women through leadership development and connection—helping them not just grow in their careers\, but lead in a way that changes the room. \nYann Dang\, Leadership & Life Coach \nTEDx Speaker: The Power of Anger in Leadership \nPodcast Ranked Top 2% Globally: The Balanced Leader \nWebsite: aspire-coaching.co \nEmail: connect@aspire-coaching.co \nLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang/ \nInstagram: @aspirecoaching_yann
URL:https://wict.org/events/dc-baltimore-why-women-hold-back-and-how-to-be-heard/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Advance Registration Required.
CATEGORIES:WICT Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T110000
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SUMMARY:Washington DC/Baltimore: The Art of Asking
DESCRIPTION:Negotiating Strategies to Skyrocket Your Career\n\n\n\n\nReady to level up your career?\nLearn to ask for what you want with clarity\, confidence\, and strategy\, while understanding the cost of not asking. In this dynamic session\, you’ll gain a simple 4-step framework to clarify your ask\, frame it strategically\, and make compelling requests that get results. Walk away equipped to navigate career-defining negotiations and turn missed opportunities into meaningful outcomes. You’ll leave ready to turn clarity into action and action into outcomes. \nFor 25 years\, Karen Laos has served as a trusted C-suite advisor and keynote speaker\, delivering talks and trainings for organizations including Google\, Starbucks\, and NASA. She is the author of Trust Your Own Voice and host of the Ignite Your Confidence podcast\, where she shares practical strategies to help professionals communicate with clarity and confidence. \nLaos is known for an engaging\, results-oriented style and a practical approach to “the art of asking.” Her work equips women with tools to make clear requests\, navigate challenging conversations\, and advocate effectively for resources\, opportunities\, and outcomes\, both personally and professionally.
URL:https://wict.org/events/dc-baltimore-the-art-of-asking/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Advance Registration Required.
CATEGORIES:WICT Chapter Events
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