Starting 2022 With Connection And Inspiration
Happy New Year! Is that tone deaf these days? Are you feeling “happy”? Wherever you’re at, this issue is intended to help offer different sources of support for starting 2022. If you’re feeling stuck and needing a fresh start, we have you covered with advice to transform your job search. If you need to hear some words of wisdom from some bad ass influential leaders, check out our inspiring resources for a more empowered you in 2022.
It is so important that we all have women in our circle who we can learn from and admire. In my early days working in Human Resources, I would find any opportunity to keep tabs on Christine Maassen. While she didn’t know me, everyone in Hospitality circles knew her name and spoke highly of her achievements. I recall when she won the 2014 HR Professional of the Year title, the equivalent to an Academy Award for HR nerds like myself.
One day I worked up the courage to reach out to her via LinkedIn, with a “can I pick your brain” opening line (cringe!). I was considering returning to school for a Masters degree in Leadership, knowing Christine already had the letters behind her name. I was terrified she would be too busy to reply, but her response was so genuine and kind. She spent an hour helping me navigate my path. When I was accepted into the program, she wrote:
“You are welcome to reach out any time if you think there is anything I can do for you. Happy to support you in any way you deem appropriate.”
It was not a huge surprise when I learned she started her own coaching and consulting business, Thrive 360. I was excited to hear that she was certified as a Dare to Lead facilitator by Brené Brown herself (I told you I kept tabs!). I should not have been shocked when she offered warm and enthusiastic support to WORTH Association, helping us to host Seat at the Table in November, and sharing her Dare to Lead™ learnings in a workshop for women of WORTH on January 24th.
Christine is the kind of selfless and kind-hearted mentor figure we all should have in our lives. We also hope you’ll consider participating in our mentorship program as a mentor or participant. You are guaranteed to meet women you will look up to and admire, whether you participate as a mentor or protégé. Keep reading to learn more about both these upcoming programs.
We would love to know more about what sort of inspiring content and events you’d like to see in the year ahead. Please email us your ideas at info@worthassociation.com.
Thank you for supporting the work we do at WORTH Association. We look forward to seeing you virtually and hopefully in person at one of our events soon.
Best wishes for 2022,