In partnership with Macy's, Inc. Career Mastered Woman-to-Woman Business Collaborative held a standing-room only business roundtable discussion at the South Park Mall in Charlotte, North Carolina. Proceeds from the event directly supports Excel Village Center for Learning whose mission is to provide career planning for youth. The Top Ten Key Takeaways are provided herein. For more information log on to www.careermastered.com.

3. u OUR MISSION:
At the Career Mastered Woman-to-Woman Business
Collaborative “Brunch with the Masters," women
gathered to hear sage advice from members of the Class
of 2016 Career Mastered Women’s History Month
Leadership Awards and 2017 Nominees, Network with
business women, participate in table talk discussions
about women’s challenges and victories, experience real
talk, real career fashion and real fun.
“It’s a powerful time to be a woman,” says Dr. Lisa
Wicker, Visionary of Career Mastered and President &
CEO Linwick & Associates. "Our mission is to provide a
platform for women to support women while enhancing
the opportunities for future generations globally."
Presented here are 10 key takeaways that surfaced during
the Brunch with the Masters Career Talk Panel
“Mastering Your Career.”

4. TAKEAWAY#1
“Never compromise yourself in the power
of the position you’re in.”
- Jacqie McWilliams, CIAA Commissioner

5. She looked back on her life and
realized that everything happened
only made her stronger…
- QUOTEDIARY.ME

6. “This is the same thing I tell my daughter when
others try to tell her what she should or shouldn’t do
or can/can’t do: Nobody sets you . . . You set your
own rules for you. Tell them to kick rocks in flip flop!”
- Dr. TiffaniJones,OBGYN Novant Health
TAKEAWAY#2

8. “When deciding whether or not to accept a job: do your
homework. Select an organization that has a culture
which works best for you and your values. Don’t just
hope you land a job – you’ll be spending a lot of time
there.”
- Regina Wharton, Senior VP HR Fifth Third Bank
TAKEAWAY#3

10. “Empowerment comes from within . . . Don’t let others
decide for you. Create a tribe around you that supports
you and that you will support also. Set your own
standards. Don’t be afraid to fall – it is simply redirection.”
- Fabi Preslar, PresidentSPARK Publications
TAKEAWAY#4

12. “None of us achieves on our own. Give, serve and
create opportunities for others.”
- Sharon E. Reed, Global Girls Project
TAKEAWAY#5

13. Whatyou get by achievingyour
goals isn’tasimportant aswhat
YOU BECOMEby achieving
your goals.
-HenryDavidThoreau

14. “My chosen field required many sacrifices for my
success: family, time, working on holidays, etc. I focus
on building relationships with my team, which helps to
create an environment where people will do extra
without my asking.”
- Diana Canty, Vice President/Store Manager
Macy’s Inc., Charlotte, NC
TAKEAWAY#6

16. “It’s a powerful time to be a woman. Women who
share their wealth will grow must faster than those
who are selfish.”
- Dr. Lisa Wicker, Visionary,Career Masteredand
President/CEO, Linwick& Associates,LLC
TAKEAWAY#7

18. “You better know it. It’s about all of us
winning together.”
- Cortney Hicks, RadioPersonality,
MusicDirector, V101.9FM, Fox 46
TAKEAWAY#8

20. “A woman who supports another woman is
authentic, secure and confident.”
- State Senator, Joyce Waddell, North Carolina
TAKEAWAY#9

22. “Once you know your ‘Why,’ the journey
becomes easier.”
- Dr. Lisa Wicker, Visionary,Career Masteredand
President/CEO, Linwick& Associates,LLC
TAKEAWAY#10

23. I C O N I C . P R E S E N C E . P O W E R .
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