SHARE is creating an inclusive community of mutual support to educate and grow the ecosystem, and create opportunities that will ultimately welcome more women into SHARE.
Throughout the year, SHARE will feature various educational sessions and networking opportunities dedicated to hot topics that advance the enterprise technology industry for all mainframe professionals. Look out for communications from SHARE on the latest activities!
Want to get involved? Contact Initiative Leader, Cynthia Overby, for more information.
SHARE Kansas City WIT Event
Sunday, August 4 | 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CT
Encouraging Women in IT- Make a Name for Yourself: How to Build Your Influence, Impact and Personal Brand
In today’s digital world, people often begin their search for you before they even meet you. No matter your role, your online reputation matters now more than ever. Research studies consistently reveal that people prefer to do business with, hire, buy from, and work with people they like and trust. Join us for an interactive session led by expert Joyce Layman to learn the following:
1. The Importance of Online Reputation: Understand why your online persona is a cornerstone in building trust and likability, influencing how people perceive you even before a face-to-face encounter.
2. Leveraging Social Media: Discover how to utilize social media platforms not just for networking but as a tool to create a personal brand that connects with your target audience.
3. Brand Monitoring: Learn how to monitor and manage your brand and reputation once established.
4. Using LinkedIn to Build Your Brand at the Event: Learn the must-do steps to build your influence (and grow your network) using the platform.
Participants will receive a brand roadmap with additional insights to develop their unique brand story along with a LinkedIn All-Star Cheat Sheet.
About Joyce Layman
Joyce Layman is an author, business coach, and presenter at TEDx. Her passion is inspiring people to step out of their current habits, push comfort zones, and navigate change to leverage new opportunities that are already surrounding them. Joyce combines her extensive training and experience in the science of mindset, brand building and the art of business connections to provide the one-two punch that gives her clients an advantage over their counterparts and their competition.
Learn more and register for the SHARE Kansas City summer event here.