Mary Jean Vignone, Ph.D. Courtesy photo.
SANTA BARBARA — For women working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers, the world can be a lonely place. Only 30 percent of STEM professionals in this vital, high-paying field are women, and many report facing discrimination, unconscious bias and a general lack of role models and support.
A free, online summit in April organized by Santa Barbara-based leadership coach Mary Jean Vignone, Ph.D., aims to change that. The “Fearless Femme Summit: Propel Your Career in STEM Fields”, to be held from April 1 to 4, is designed to help women in STEM reach new heights in their careers and become authentic leaders.
Vignone is a leadership coach, consultant, and educator with over 25 years in executive roles in large and mid-size organizations. She founded her coaching practice, SuccessReach, Ltd., based on her solid belief that women in business are a wealth of untapped leadership talent.
“After working with women in STEM, I recognize a need to support those working in challenging environments,” Vignone said. “I am passionate about helping women in STEM and decided to create a virtual space where they can learn to navigate career obstacles.”
The Fearless Femme Summit will feature twenty speakers offering guidance on how women in STEM can strengthen their voices and positively impact their corporate culture. Registration is free to participants and expert guests. Recorded speaker videos will be available on the website for free during the week of the summit. After that time, participants can access them by purchasing a VIP package that includes a three-session group coaching program, and discounted individual coaching with Vignone.
In addition to the summit, SuccessReach is offering an 8-week group coaching program from April 29 to June 17 specifically designed for aspiring women leaders in the STEM fields. For $997 participants will learn how to break barriers and carve a path to success with sessions on discovering and developing an authentic leadership style, overcoming imposter syndrome, communicating with confidence, and more.
SuccessReach, Ltd., is dedicated to empowering women in midsize organizations to reach their full potential and reach higher individual and corporate success levels. The company works with emerging women leaders to understand how to use their talents to contribute to organizational success. Programs include workshops, webinars, and coaching programs focusing on women executives, managers, and high potential individual contributors. Services are customized to each organization’s culture, mission, and core competencies.
–For information about The Fearless Femme Summit and to register, visit http://www.fearlessfemmesummit.com/ starting March 1.
–For more information about SuccessReach, Ltd., and Mary Jean Vignone visit https://www.successreachltd.com or contact mjvignone@successreachltd.com or 805-403-9688.