WITBoss June 2018 - Confidence - if you can't make it, fake it
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WITBoss creates a community for female leaders to network, discuss hot topics and learn from reputable speakers in the industry. The Keynote Speaker for this presentation was Jo Graham, Technology Director at Morrisons. Her presentation, titled 'Confidence - if you can't make it, fake it' delves into the meaning of confidence and showcases five confidence tips. If you're a female leader in the IT industry in Yorkshire and would like to find out more about WITBoss, get in touch. Email us at witboss@corecomconsulting.co.uk
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WITBoss June 2018 - Confidence - if you can't make it, fake it
- 2. Schedule for this evening ● 6.00pm - Networking ● 6.30pm - Welcome and Introduction: Jonathan Sanderson, Managing Director, Corecom Consulting ● 6.40pm – Jo Graham, Technology Director, Morrisons, “Confidence - if you can’t make it fake it” ● 7.10pm - Buffet and Refreshments ● 7.40pm – Group Discussions ● 8.30pm - Networking www.corecomconsulting.co.uk
- 3. Jo Graham Technology Director ….Confidence if you can’t make it fake it
- 5. confidence ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)ns/Submit noun 1. the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something. "we had every confidence in the staff" synonyms: trust, belief, faith, credence, conviction; More 2. the telling of private matters or secrets with mutual trust. "someone with whom you may raise your suspicions in confidence" The concept of self-confidence is commonly used as self-assurance in one's personal judgment, ability, power, etc. One increases self-confidence from experiences of having mastered particular activities.[1] It is a positive[2] belief that in the future one can generally accomplish what one wishes to do. Self-confidence is not the same as self-esteem, which is an evaluation of one’s own worth, whereas self-confidence is more specifically trust in one’s ability to achieve some goal,
- 6. 5 Confident External Factors 1 2 3 4 5 Speaks Credibly Delivers on Promises Keeps Confidences Concerned for Others Believes in Self
- 7. 5 Confident Internal Factors
- 8. 5 Confident Internal Factors
- 9. UK Board member statistics……...
- 10. There are not enough women in IT WHY? Great career Very well paid All over the world Any industry
- 11. My job 16 Manufacturing sites 8 Distribution centres 495 Retail Shops 1 Head Office ● 9400 Network Switches ● 7460 Desktops ● 2397 Laptops ● 559 PhysicalServers ● 3361 VirtualServers ● 1500 Mobile Phones ● 6047 Store Mobile Devices ● 1500 Logistic and Manufacturing Mobile Devices ● 14500 Tills / self checkouts ● 9500 +Monitors
- 12. My Journey Great Secondary school, very middle class and was dragged along…... Economics degree 80 students, 10 female ! Started in accountancy then switched to IT….you never queue for the loo Chose to sit at middle management for 5 years during baby years consolidated experience …….. Worked 4 days a week, when I was ready trajectory was phenomenal Married well…..second time ! 5 Primary schools …..
- 13. Confidence tips…. 5 Confident External Factors 1 2 3 4 5 Speaks Credibly Delivers on Promises Keeps Confidences Concerned for Others Believes in Self
- 14. 1 Confidence tips…. Do what you love, you’ll learn more and will be better at it Speaks Credibly Practice and practice and structure Look for tame audience opportunities Start with what you know
- 15. Confidence tips…. 2 Monthly reviews and packs, comms medium as apt Delivers on Promises Stakeholder maps and steering groups - great structures to shield nerves Actually deliver - governance and assurance and delivery and get a track record Dont do your own PR
- 16. Confidence tips…. 3 Keeps Confidences Why wouldn’t you ? - Avoid gossip - Avoid sharing - Be available - Integrity and Authenticity and Trust - Consistent
- 17. Confidence tips…. 4 Concerned for Others …….And again why wouldn’t you ?
- 18. inspires others Spot the gender traps, there are 3 I know of, probably more….look for them and help each other spot them Don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself Time for you ? Confidence tips…. 5 Don’t ever be apologetic - be bold and lead the way, it Believes in Self
- 22. www.corecomconsulting.co.uk Discussion 1: “How do I cultivate a working environment that is attractive to women?”
- 24. www.corecomconsulting.co.uk Discussion 2: “How do we bring women who have completed maternity leave back into the industry?”
- 26. www.corecomconsulting.co.uk Discussion 3: “Has anyone considered or is currently undertaking mentorship from a female leader? How effective is it? If not, how do we go about encouraging women leaders to mentor their colleagues?”