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It's easy to fall into the comparison trap, isn't it? 😒 A common yoga saying  keeps us grounded at Equipt: "Stay on your mat." What does that mean? Focus on your own journey, your own growth, your own progress. And resist the urge to compare yourself to others. They are on their own path. Of course, it's great to draw inspiration from others' success. But use it as motivation, not as a benchmark. After all, often what you’re seeing is just a highlight reel. Everyone faces challenges, even if they're not visible. Comparison is the thief of joy. Don't let it steal yours. Graphic - @WisdomMadeEasy

We're thrilled to share this heartfelt testimonial from one of our champions, Troy Achong, at Paramount! Her words beautifully capture the essence of what we strive for at Equipt Women. It's incredible to see how Momentum is making a real difference in the lives of aspiring professional women at Paramount and beyond. This is exactly why we do what we do - to empower women to advance their careers and create lasting impact. Are you ready to invest in the future of your organization? We're excited to announce our next Momentum cohort starting October 1st. If you'd like to bring Momentum to your company, we'd love to hear from you! Drop us a message, and we'll share all the details. Remember, 74% of young women feel unfulfilled at work. Let's change this together - with Momentum!

We're thrilled to celebrate Mounika K. and all our participants who've taken this step toward personal and professional growth. Your dedication is truly inspiring! 🌟💖 Momentum is more than just a program; it's a supportive community where aspiring women come together to cultivate essential skills like self-awareness, confidence, and advocacy – empowering them to shape their careers with purpose and passion. Are you feeling stuck, overlooked, or eager for more development to advance? We're excited to announce our next Momentum cohort starting October 1st. If you are ready to join a community of aspiring, supportive women, we'd love to hear from you! Drop us a message, and we'll share all the details. ⬇

Think back to your last big win. Was it one major effort or countless small steps that got you there? The reality is, success is often built on those everyday actions nobody sees. Your mindset, your health, how you tackle your to-do list - it all adds up. Picture it like compound interest for your personal and professional growth. Each small step might not look like much today, but over time, they add up to major transformations. What are your non-negotiable daily rituals that keep you moving forward?

Feeling stuck in your career? Lacking upward mobility? In this week's newsletter, we tackle three common career dilemmas: 1. Denied a promised promotion? 😔 2. Trapped in a narrow career path? 🤔 3. Unclear about promotion criteria? 🧐 Kelly Mooney shares actionable advice on: 👉 How to have tough conversations with your manager 👉 Strategies for charting your own career path 👉 Tips for getting specific feedback and timelines Plus, get insights on company promotion practices and how to advocate for yourself effectively. Check out the full newsletter here:

The most damaging critic isn't the naysayer in the boardroom or a skeptic at the dinner table. It's the one that lives between your own two ears. Self-doubt can be a career killer. It holds us back from applying for that promotion, speaking up in meetings, or pursuing innovative ideas. So the next time that inner voice pipes up with "You can't" or "You're not good enough," remember this: You are capable of so much more than you give yourself credit for. And YOU get to decide what's possible. ✨ Take one small step today toward a goal you've been hesitating on. It doesn't have to be perfect - it just has to be progress.

Wow! We're still buzzing with excitement here! 🎉✨ Our recent Momentum program made a HUGE impact, and we've got two amazing women to thank for it: Katy Mooney and Wendy Horng Brawer ⚡️. These facilitators knocked it out of the park with a 9.6/10 rating from our participants! Here’s some of the love they received: ❤️ “Thank you Katy and Wendy for guiding us to find our hidden selves, strengths, and vision!" “Katy and Wendy created an amazing safe space for women and non-binary people to discover a lot about themselves and apply it to career growth and development" Together, these powerhouses created a dynamic and enriching experience for all participants by helping them: ✨ Enhance their self-awareness ✨ Build self-confidence ✨ Develop self-advocacy skills We're just blown away by how Katy and Wendy poured their hearts into this program. They've left such a positive mark on everyone involved, impacting the career trajectories of each participant. Seriously, we can't thank them enough! Here's to Katy and Wendy – you two are rock stars! 🌟

Someone recently asked me why Equipt Women focuses on "fixing" women instead of fixing the system. Here's my response: 1. We don't fix women. We listen to them. Give them new tools. Help them reflect, navigate, reframe, prepare, role-play, self-advocate, negotiate, and more. We're empowering aspiring women who feel stuck, overlooked and underpromoted. 2. Our work is gratifying and transformative. 3. These empowered women will emerge to build new and better systems. If you want to learn more or bring our work into your organization, check out our signature program, Momentum. https://lnkd.in/gy9a_pNM

🎁 It's time for month 6 of our 12-month book giveaway. 🎁 Our founder Kelly Mooney hand-picked her top 12 books to help women advance. To spread this career-changing knowledge, we're giving away one book per month to our newsletter subscribers! Congratulations to Kirstein Mosley, CSAM, ITAM for winning last month's book giveaway of "The Artists Way"! Package is on the way! 📖 July’s giveaway book is "Wherever You Go There You Are". In this book, master teacher and thought leader Jon Kabat-Zinn provides an accessible approach for anyone who wants to be more present and less stressed. ✨ How to enter: Follow us on LinkedIn - Equipt Women Subscribe to our newsletter Quick Takes - link below! Tag a friend for an extra entry! Let's keep growing together in 2024! Now let's get reading! 📚 Giveaway open to US residents and closes Friday, July 26. To sign up for our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gndqgB4f

Most workers don't even bother negotiating their compensation. 😕 But research shows men are slightly more likely than women (32% vs. 28%) to ask for higher pay than what's initially offered. This has to change. Here are 5 essential reasons why you must self-advocate and negotiate your worth: 1. Employers have far more info than you, so they're already at an advantage… which means YOU are at a disadvantage. 🤔 They have access to all employee compensation packages, competitive compensation packages, and industry compensation data. They invest in outside resources to help them be as informed, thorough and competitive as possible. 2. Getting paid what you deserve is fair and just. It's that simple. ⚖️ 3. You will feel better about the role – and the company – if you get what you want 😊 4. Most employers will be impressed…if you negotiate skillfully AND most employers want women to advance in order to have strong, diversified leadership candidates and recognize these skills are essential. 👏 5. Men are often making more for the same role (and sometimes for lesser roles) 😕 The bottom line is knowledge is power. 💪 So get informed, get confident, and demand what you deserve. Your future self will thank you. 🙏 Excerpt from our self-guided course "Compensation Confidence." To access the full course, visit https://lnkd.in/gpS-MFQm Study from Pew Research Center, 2023