ANHW Connections that Inspire

Conversation Descriptions

Friday, January 27, 2023
SPEAKER	TOPIC	Time (EST)	DESCRIPTION
Sarah Beller	Is Purpose Possible?	4:00 PM	Many of us are seeking to make a difference in the world and in people's lives in big ways, and small ones too. But plenty of obstacles get in our way - both external obstacles like lack of time, finite resources, and unequal access to opportunities, as well as internal obstacles like imposter syndrome, cynicism, and perfectionism. Is a purpose-driven career and life possible? Let's discuss!
Jenny Korn	Inspiring Connection Over Culture: What is Urgent about Race Today?	6:00 PM	Open to all that would like to talk about race, racism, and racial justice. This conversation posits the question of "what is urgent about race today?" to increase understanding and encourage dialogue. Attendees are encouraged to share, reflect, and ponder upon how racial identity, representation, and justice matter across our culturally-diverse communities. A practiced facilitator of color, with nearly a decade of experience with running discussions on race, will lead the conversation with humor, candor, and compassion. Join us in a conversation that centers our lived experiences and meets us exactly where we are. Y'all should drop in!
Junko Nagao	Art x Spirituality x Technology	8:00 PM	A discussion on the impact of Art, Spirituality and Technology in making progress toward a more just, inclusive, and thriving society.
Jillian Smith	Parenting in an Era of Climate Crisis	10:00 PM	As parents in an era of climate crisis we have a critical role in shaping the world our children will inherit. With that said, how much do we really know about and/or participate in the current environmental efforts being made to curtail our negative impact on the environment? In an economy of same-day delivery and disposable everything, how do we hold ourselves accountable? Is the recycling system broken and, if so, how can we fix it? How can we participate and steward radical change in the policies and operations that affect our natural and built environments? Explore these important questions in a conversation facilitated by an ANHW member who is a licensed architect and LEED professional with over 20 years in the construction industry.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Christel Adamou	Women and International Careers	10:00 AM	Are you interested in pursuing a career abroad? Are you currently working abroad and have insights to share? This conversation is for you! Join an ANHW colleague with 15 years of experience working with international organizations for a conversation on launching an international career, opportunities and challenges with living and navigating a career abroad, and a chance to network with colleagues from around the world!
Diana Lee	Fashion Youth Culture	12:00 PM	A conversation on Gen Z and how they view the purpose of fashion as a form of identity and self-expression, and how that differs from prior generations. Join us to chat about how we see Gen Z shaping the fashion industry and how else they influence society at large.
Bene Ekine-Afolabi	The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II	2:00 PM	Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's reign is an inspiring example of commitment to serve. Prior to the commencement of her reign as Queen, she gave a radio speech as a teenager to reach out to the children in a process to make the children feel cared for by someone at their level. The ability to perceive the need to give confidence to children during the war spoke volumes of her character and caring personality – an important part of what made her reign successful as a Queen. Join your ANHW colleague for a conversation on what makes a successful leader and a successful service inspired by the life and character of Queen Elizabeth II.
Kelly Algier	Exploring the Benefits of Being More Coach-Like	4:00 PM	Facilitated by an ICF certified leadership coach working with one of the world’s largest HR companies to coach leaders and individual contributors in Fortune 500 companies. The coaching market is booming. However, if members haven't had direct experience being coached, coaching can appear very nebulous and hard to grasp. Facilitated by an ICF certified leadership coach with years of experience coaching leaders and individual contributors in Fortune 500, this conversation is an opportunity for ANHW members to share their coaching experiences, learn what a coach-approach entails and how they can harness the power of coaching to build more meaningful relationships.
Casey Holmes Fee	How to find the “Promotable Work” at Work	6:00 PM	This conversation is an opportunity for ANHW members to learn about the concepts of promotable vs. non-promotable work and start to understand how they can hone their skills and time to meet their career goals.
Mary Ann McGrail	Good Reads	8:00 PM	What have you read recently that you would recommend? This could be a novel, history, political commentary, poetry, children's book, cookbook or gardening book, or anything you have found engaging, useful, surprising, challenging or inspiring. You are invited to share your great bookstore finds, your leisure, bed-side, or work-related reading colleagues and say a bit about why you would recommend the book - or just come for suggestions. All are welcome!
Ashley Carter	How Do High-Achievers Let Go of Patterns of Perfectionism?	10:00 PM	Ashley Carter, Founder and CEO of Beyond Perfect, a training and community coaching program, will lead members in a discussion about the perfectionist patterns that have become increasingly common among high-achieving women. When left unchecked, these patterns can cause many of us to experience professional burnout, limit personal satisfaction, and reduce feelings of connection with both colleagues and loved ones. However, we can break free of the perfectionist cycle so long as we’re willing to challenge some long-held assumptions and experiment with different approaches. Join us for a conversation about how each of us experiences perfectionism in our lives and approaches we are taking to move beyond these patterns.
Lilia Bacu	Psychological Safety at Work	11:00 PM	Psychological safety is foundational to organizations and the conduit through which business occurs. This phenomenon and its related antecedent concepts have been studied since the 1990s, with much progress being made in recent years. It has been linked to team performance, ethical conduct, team diversity, incivility, reporting of medical errors, innovation, and has been identified as a predictor for turnover intent. Join an ANHW colleague who has published and developed guidelines on how to develop psychological safety for healthcare organizations and businesses to learn more about psychological safety, it’s importance and impact on organizations and interpersonal relationships – and walk away with an awareness on how you can promote psychologically safe spaces within your personal and work spheres!

Sunday, January 29, 2023
Sutapa Banerjee	Behavioural Insights	8:00 AM	Bias and noise play a role in the decisions that we all make. Join this conversation to learn more about why we have them and how to mitigate them from affecting the quality of our important decisions both personal and professional.
Eva Strautmann	Democracy and Minority	10:00 AM	Join your ANHW colleagues for a chat on what it means to be part of a minority and how minorities influence democracy in our day and age.
Litcy Kurisinkal	Are Human Rights Ideal?	12:00 PM	The International Convention on Civil & Political rights (ICCPR) and The International Convention on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights (ICSER) have laid out basic Human Rights principles to bring about a human world. What are the realistic challenges that inhibit member nations from implementing them? Is it mere lack of will or unrealistic expectations from them? What are the pragmatic ways in which human rights can be implemented? Join Litcy Kurisinkal for this provocative conversation. She served as a Human Rights Research Consultant for more than a decade. She was the Regional Organizing Director of the Democratic Party of Illinois for the midterm elections in Nov 2022 and has worked with the Office of the High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR), has served as the External Research Support for the UN Special Rapporteur on Sale and Sexual Exploitation of Children, and has worked on a range of human rights issues like civil and political rights, child rights, labor rights, migrant rights, health rights. Litcy was awarded the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy Paper Prize in 2013 from Harvard Kennedy School.
Farah Arabe	Making Humanity Better One Generation at a Time: Mothers as the True Change-Makers of the World	2:00 PM	The world needs change. From economists to doctors, to lawyers and engineers, professionals from all walks of life work tirelessly in their respective capacities to make the world a better place. But what about mothers? What is the role of motherhood in creating more successful societies? And how have societies shaped the role of motherhood in ways that affect its power? This conversation will be framed by Farah Arabe’s personal story as an international development practitioner, full-time parent and women's rights advocate, and will explore diverse points of view and reflections on women’s power as change-makers through motherhood.
Sasha Grinshpun	Networking for Introverts	4:00 PM	Join your fellow ANHW colleagues in a safe space to talk about the hesitation around networking and support a mindset shift about strategically building a robust network for both professional and personal pursuits.
Zarya Alexandra Rubin, MD	Forks in the Road - Career Pivots Throughout Our Lives	6:00 PM	An exploration of passionate multi-potentialism and how we can find personal and professional success through different careers at different points in our lives. Having the courage to walk away from a lucrative or prestigious career, starting over, breaking into a new field, the "burden" of a Harvard education, and redefining success on our own terms.
Elizabeth Pyjov	Daily Meditation Practice	8:00 PM	Join Elizabeth Pyjov, founder of Happiness Sangha, an organization dedicated to teaching mindfulness and compassion meditation, to explore how you can create endless joy, compassion and energy for yourselves and others through meditation.