Reflecting on a Busy 2024
As you read this, I’m in Las Vegas for the Ascend Convention. I’m so excited to speak to this group that supports and develops leaders from the AAPI community. I’m also feeling gratitude for all of the milestones and memorable moments so far in 2024.
If you’re a regular reader here, you know that I always advocate taking a moment to slow down, reflect and celebrate your successes. So that’s what I want to do today. I hope you’ll also consider sharing your big moments of 2024 in our LinkedIn community. Let’s share some virtual high fives!
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New Lens® Updates
Our New Lens learning platform continues to evolve. We just released some new features in response to client suggestions and we’ve totally updated the content for the Build Leadership Courage and Resilience core strategy. We’re getting consistently positive feedback from our client companies about how New Lens is making an impact for them — and nothing makes us happier! If your organization needs a scalable and affordable leadership development solution, you can set up a demo to learn more about New Lens.
Our Contributions to Forbes and Fast Company
A big part of our mission is expanding access to the leadership development strategies that have helped 75% of our clients get promoted. One way we do that is through regular contributions to Forbes and Fast Company. If you’ve missed any of our 2024 articles, here’s a quick roundup:
Busy, high-stress routines are killing your ability to succeed. Try these three reflections to get back on track..
If you missed my interview for the “Negotiate Anything” podcast with Kwame Christian, check it out. Listen for some advice on authentic self-advocacy as a strategy for getting promoted, or read highlights of our conversation in Kwame’s article for Forbes.
Thought Leadership
We’ve been busy here creating resources to better serve your needs. Our white paper "3 Key Challenges for Managers" was inspired by a clear trend we’ve seen emerge: Managers are more important than ever to organizations. But they’re also at high risk of burnout and disengagement.
I also want to celebrate our New Lens Webinar Series. If you didn’t catch “The 5 Barriers to Leadership Development (and What Companies Can Do About Them” with Yana Melnikova of PepsiCo, it’s available now.
Honors and Recognition
We are still basking in the glow of burnt orange! Newberry Solutions was honored with the #67 spot on The Longhorn 100, which recognizes the top 100 fastest-growing The University of Texas at Austin Longhorn-led companies in the world.
One more honor with some Lone Star flare: I was named to the list of Top 50 Women Leaders in Texas for 2024 by Women We Admire, a professional women’s network.
Speaking Engagements
As an advocate for women, I loved speaking again at the D CEO Women's Leadership Symposium. There was such incredible energy in the room as we talked about topics like ambition, networking and career transitions. I spoke during the opening panel discussion, “Empowering Women: Overcoming Obstacles and Adapting to a New Era of Opportunity.”
I was also part of a panel discussion presented by ICF North Texas Charter Chapter. The topic was “Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Insights from Master Certified Coaches.”
For International Women’s Day, I delivered a keynote for the India Association of North Texas. Top takeaway: Notice the value of your own experiences and own and amplify what makes you unique.
Interested in having me speak? You can learn more on my website.
Other Notable Updates
I’m excited to be admitted as a new member of The Dallas Assembly, which has a powerful mission and impressive members (business, civic, nonprofit) that align with it.
Parlez-vous français? My French improved after an incredible trip to Paris with 40 fellow members of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Tocqueville Society — philanthropists, leaders and changemakers. We were hosted by descendants of the Tocqueville family, and the trip included carefully curated experiences to foster relationships, learn from each other, share ideas on how to amplify philanthropy, and discuss challenges to democracy.
What a thrill it was to help kick off the Emerging Women Leaders Network, a new professional development program from D CEO.
This year’s Orchid Giving Circle POWER Leadership Forum brought together an incredible group of women. It's been so rewarding to serve on the Planning Committee since the inception of POWER four years ago.
I’m also proud to be on the board of Texas Women’s Foundation, which hosted a Leadership Forum & Award Celebration featuring journalist Deborah Roberts as keynote.
I’m also joining the board of Big Thought, which is making a huge difference for youth in our community.
As always, serving as a mentor for the Dallas Business Journal's Mentoring Monday was a blast. It’s amazing how much advice you can pack into seven-minute sessions. And it’s always fun to see women in the community that I admire who are taking time out of their busy schedules to mentor others.
I was excited to be back at Deloitte for the Ascend North Texas ERG Forum and a discussion on the Power of Allyship. Thanks to all the speakers for investing your time for and to Deloitte for hosting the event.
What’s Coming Up
Our schedule is just as exciting for the second half of 2024:
I’m moving my son to college in a couple of weeks, and am so proud of him!
Keep an eye out for our next webinar on September 13, 2024 and white paper.
I have an upcoming major media appearance I can’t wait to tell you more about!
Amid all the busyness, I’m keeping in mind my theme word for 2024: Joy. I feel joy when I look back on these milestones, think about our incredible team, and dedicated people coming together to make a difference for others.
Here’s to more joy and success in the rest of 2024!