by Deborah Rosati

1. Top Ten Tips
to help Women Get on Board
November 2014

2. 1. Be fearless — use your confidence to
embrace change.
– Be independent and stand up for what you
believe in.
– Do the right thing and be ethical in your
decisions.
– Have courage, be brave, be decisive and be
determined.
deborah@deborahrosati.ca © 2014

3. 2. Plan your journey — set goals and plan the
path to your success.
– Use your aspirations, ambitions and aims to
inspire your goals.
– Set goals outside your comfort zone. Where
do you want to be in 5, 10 or 20 years from
today?
– Share your plan with your inner circle.
deborah@deborahrosati.ca © 2014

4. 3. Be curious — explore new opportunities and
solve problems.
– Never be afraid to ask questions, seek to
understand the issue.
– Look for issues that require your expertise
and insight to solve.
– Change is inevitable; make change a part of
your life.
deborah@deborahrosati.ca © 2014

5. 4. Get involved in your community - Do well by
doing good!
– Network with community leaders through
volunteer opportunities.
– Volunteer your time for what you care
about.
– Give back and be rewarded in ways you
never imagined.
deborah@deborahrosati.ca © 2014

6. 5. Continue to learn — invest in your
professional development.
– Go beyond your professional development
requirements.
– Knowledge is power; so keep learning!
deborah@deborahrosati.ca © 2014

7. 6. Be your authentic self.
– “Be Impeccable with your Word.
– Don’t take anything Personal.
– Don’t Make Assumptions.
– Always do your Best.”
From The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by
Miguel Ruiz, 2001
deborah@deborahrosati.ca © 2014

8. 7. Network, network, network.
– Attend events that matter to you.
– Invite someone new out to lunch or coffee.
– Ask your connections for introductions.
deborah@deborahrosati.ca © 2014

9. 8. Be visible — speak up and stand out.
– Be a thought leader; promote your blog,
presentations and articles on social media.
– Speak up on topics that you care about
and/or have expertise in.
deborah@deborahrosati.ca © 2014
– Take on leadership roles.

10. 9. Seek out mentors and sponsors.
– Look for a mentor outside your
organization. Choose someone who inspires
you.
– Become a mentor, you will learn a lot from
your mentee.
– Seek out a sponsor who will help make
introductions for you.
deborah@deborahrosati.ca © 2014

11. 10. Embrace and use social media
— promote yourself.
– Enhance your LinkedIn profile to attract
new business, speaking and career
opportunities.
– Be active on social media.
– Be thoughtful and relevant in your posts
and comments.
deborah@deborahrosati.ca © 2014

12. Thank you!
deborah@deborahrosati.ca © 2014