Operating with an
Outsider Mindset
Monday, February 2, 2025
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Agenda
Insights Career Network |
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Welcome & Check-In
ICN Announcements
Operating with an Outsider Mindset with Aparnaa Rajasekaran
Breakouts
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Q&A
ICN ANNOUNCEMENTS
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INTRODUCTIONS
How to use the ICN
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Consulting
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Consulting
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Rising Ahead
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The Harris Poll
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2026 PREVIEW
We are looking for new volunteers and Partners in 2026!
Strategic operations and services upgrades� are planned for 2026.
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2026 PREVIEW
Learning & Research Needs Your Help!
Meeting Coordinator for 2026
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2026 ICN volunteer and partner opportunities are expected to open in:
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INSIGHTS PROFESSION SURVEY
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INSIGHTS JOB REFERRAL LIST
Insights Career Network
LIST YOUR INSIGHTS JOBS �and share tips for applicants!
Real, fresh insights jobs from <2 degrees away.
InsightsCareerNetwork.org
VIEW JOB REFERRALS�from hiring managers, recruiters, & teammates
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The first $5k raised will go to one-time startup costs, including working with a nonprofit formation expert to help us organize, structure, and file to make the ICN a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating and supporting research and insights professionals going through career transitions and 2025 ICN BizOps.
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Feb 2-5�San Antonio, TX
Feb 3-4 Bangkok
Feb 4-5 Virtual
Mar 10-11 Dallas, TX
March 26-27 Las Vegas
Apr 21-22 Virtual�
Aptil 29-30 Wash. D.C.
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Feb. 24 Seattle March 29 Providence R.I. March 25 London � � | Learners - Run with Researchers / UX Morning Roast IA Rhode Island Happy Hour Learners - Run with Researchers / UX Morning Roast |
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Webinars & Continuing Ed.
Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb 19 Chicago Feb 20 Virtual Feb 23-27 | MRII Product Claims 101 Webinar NewMR AI Update Webinar WIRe Fireside Chat with Author Brianna Sylver: Leading Through Free Fall Philly Chapter | 2026 Conference Highlights Virtual Session IA Webinar Series: Communicating with Clarity, Confidence, and Commitment |
https://bit.ly/ICN_Insights_Events
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QRCA
IIeX Asia Pacific
UX360 Research 2026 Virtual Summit
Quirk’s Dallas
IA 40th Annual Las Vegas Insights Conference
Next Gen Insights Summit (Insight Platforms)
IIeX North America
FREE membership for job seekers!
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ICN Insights Career Office Hours
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NEW SERIES
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Seekers: Bring your job search struggles, rejections, or messy résumés. We’ll help, or find someone who can.
Allies: Micromentor, share your experience, and help others!
We all hit roadblocks. �Let’s face them together.
Fridays �@ 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
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2026 Programming
Q1: Hope & Momentum
January: Kickstarting Your Job Search
February: Networking That Works
March: Mental Health & Resilience
Q2: Growth & Pivoting
April: AI & New Skills for Insights
May: Exploring Adjacent Roles
June: Storytelling & Personal Branding
Q3: Community & Leadership
July: Building Confidence
August: Mentorship & Giving Back
September: Future of Insights
Q4: Reflection & Planning
October: Ageism, Equity & Inclusion
November: Financial Wellness
December: Year in Review & Goal Setting
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SAMI (South Asians in Marketing & Insights) is a global community dedicated to championing South Asian excellence while enriching the broader marketing and insights landscape. By fostering trust and intentional connection, we create a high-caliber ecosystem where members, and the partners they work with, thrive!
Built on the principle of structured reciprocity, SAMI aims to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, bringing the richness of the unique professional experience of our members to the forefront of the global stage
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Next Up
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Next ICN Meetup: Feb. 16 2026 Noon CST
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Insights Career Network |
Contribute $5+�to fund our nonprofit formation and annual operations.
The first $5k raised will go to one-time startup costs, including working with a nonprofit formation expert to help us organize, structure, and file to make the ICN a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating and supporting research and insights professionals going through career transitions and 2025 ICN BizOps.
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Bi-Weekly Virtual Seekers & Allies Meetups
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INTRODUCTIONS
Industry Partners
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Insights Industry Strategic Partners
Michelle Auguste, National Basketball Association
Stephen Griffiths, Ex-Post*
Lisa Gudding, IPSOS
Justin Hawkins, Kimberly-Clark*
Maya Kantak, Rocket Mortgage*
Doug Keith, Insights Consultant*
Karen Lynch, Greenbook
Giustina Parisi, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dan Quirk, Quirk’s Media
Giselle Restrepo, Round Peg Consulting
Debby Schlesinger-Hellman, Art and Science of Joy
Jacci Weber, Mars Petcare*
*ICN Co-Founder
ICN Insights Advisory Council
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Thank you!
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Insights Career Network
Gabe McElwaine�i-Genie.ai
Partnerships & Industry Relations
Partner@InsightsCareerNetwork.org
Head of Partnerships & Industry Relations
Directors
Tracy Bills
Consulting
Dr. Lori Walker
Consulting
Aditi Tandon
Rising Ahead
Head of Learning & Research
Z Johnson�MRXplorer
Learning & Research
Events & Member Services
Head of Events & Member Services�
Chelsey �Popejoy
The Harris Poll
IRL Events: Sarah Weber �uShip
Directors
Marketing & Impact
Head of Marketing� & Impact��Jocelyn Bayle �Consulting
Directors
Melissa Paluch
Consulting
Michelle Onofrio�Consulting
Tasneem Dalal�MMR Research
Marketing@InsightsCareerNetwork.org
Learn@InsightsCareerNetwork.org
ICN@InsightsCareerNetwork.org
The ICN Leadership Team
Brian Fowler
Executive Director