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Mentor.
Welcome to the fifth issue of Step Into Our Shoes, a newsletter focused on the people, programs and activities of BPW/St. Petersburg-Pinellas! Click here to read past issues
One of my first jobs after college involved selling Steinway & Sons pianos. I was a kid in a candy store, except my confections were studio uprights, baby grands, and concert grands fit for the world's finest performance halls. After a few months, I learned quickly that tickling the ivories did not translate directly into selling expensive luxury pianos.
Sensing my frustration, my boss took me to lunch to share this thought, "When negotiating, the first person who speaks (or plays!) loses." I closed my first deal the next day. 16 years later and I'm still discovering ways how to apply his words of wisdom to my career in public relations, my volunteerism and my personal relationships.
If you've been on the receiving end of good advice or have dished it out, take a moment to read the cover story, "Mentoring - What It's All About," of the Fall 2014 issue of Florida Business Woman Magazine. Then, sign up to attend our annual Working Women's Forum on Oct. 23, "From Grasshopper to Queen Bee: Mentoring Relationships That Buzz."
Whether you're a visionary boss, a motivational peer or an inspiring advisor, mentoring come in many forms. Maybe it's time to formalize your role as a mentee, or better yet, a mentor? You never know whose life you'll impact for years to come.
In solidarity,
 
Alizza Punzalan-Randle
2014-15 President
BPW/St. Petersburg-Pinellas
Member since 2002
Contact me
Community Engagement Manager
All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Mentoring is Focus of Annual Working Women's Forum
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2013 Working Women's Forum
Thursday, October 23, 2014
5:30 p.m., Registration and Networking
6:30-8:00 p.m., Panel Discussion and Q&A
The Studio@620, 620 First Ave. So., St. Pete
Reserve your seat today!
$20, BPW Members / $25, Non-BPW Members, $30, At the Door
Light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will precede the discussion
Celebrate National Business Women’s Week™ at our annual Working Women’s Forum! Tami Simms, a local real estate professional Past State President of BPW/FL and Past President of BPW/St. Pete-Pinellas twice over, will moderate a panel of women who will discuss how mentoring relationships come in all shapes, sizes and ages: Gwendolyn Reese, President & CEO, InFinite Solutions of Tampa Bay; Jessica Rivelli, Founder, Working Women of Florida; Elaine Smalling, Executive VP, The WTL Group, LLC; and Sophia T. Wisniewska, Ph.D., Regional Chancellor, USF St. Petersburg. A range of sponsorship opportunities are now available. Thank you to Working Women's Forum Gold Sponsor:
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Upcoming Speakers
Our general membership luncheon meetings feature topical speakers and programs that meet the personal, professional and political pillars of BPW. Reservations are required. Cost: Members, $16; Guests, $21. A $5 fee will be added to reservations received after Noon on Tuesday prior to meeting.
Business and Development Director, The Studio@620
Thursday, September 18, 2014
11:30 a.m., Networking;
12-1 p.m., Meeting & Lunch
Register for this meeting
Our speaker will be Audrey Wood, a non-profit professional and advocate for CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse). Given the national conversation surrounding domestic violence and speaking from personal experience, Audrey will speak on "Why Does She Stay?" and provide tips on what friends and family members can do for a victim they may know.
Partner, Southern Strategy Group
Thursday, October 16, 2014
11:30 a.m., Networking;
12-1 p.m., Meeting & Lunch
Register for this meeting
Laura Boehmer brings a wide range of experience in local, state, and federal policy to Southern Strategy Group’s Tampa Bay office. Prior to joining Southern Strategy Group, Laura served as the chief lobbyist for the City of St. Petersburg, where she was responsible for all policy and appropriation issues. Prior to working for the City, Laura served as legislative staff in the Florida House of Representatives and worked for a private lobbying firm representing clients on a wide variety of issues.
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Whether you're employed or in transition; in your early, mid or late career, are managing others or being managed, are an entrepreneur or work for a large business, our "Strategies for Success: Professional Development Workshop Series" is for you! Beginning with "Get Where You Want" on Nov. 1, this five-part series will help you network productively, manage your Internet presence, interview and negotiate effectively, and deliver powerful presentations. Each interactive two-hour workshop will feature two highly qualified presenters.
Tickets to each workshop are $20 for BPW members, $25 for non members. A discount package is available to attend all five: $80 for BPW members, $100 for non members. All of the workshops will be held at All Children’s Hospital Education & Conference Center (701 4th St So, St. Petersburg). Click here for more information
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YWCA Tampa Bay's Purses & Passion
On August 15, a dozen members supported fellow member Lenice Emanuel, President and CEO of the YWCA Tampa Bay, and their annual Purses & Passion luncheon. Championing the YW's mission to eliminate racism and empower women, attendees witnessed Deputy Mayor Dr. Kanika Tomalin's recognition as a 2014 Woman of Distinction and listened to a motivating message from Dr. Tonjua Williams, VP for Academic and Student Affairs for St. Petersburg College.
Photo above - Seated: Helen K. Leslie and Lenice Emanuel; Standing: Kristin Smith, Tami Simms, Jocelyn Lister, Yvonne Ulmer, Cory Adler, Amy Dinovo, Cynthia Jenkins, Deb Johnston, Alizza Punzalan-Randle and Jerri Evans. Not pictured: Judy Wood.
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Authenticity – We will strengthen what we do best. | Mastery – We will be mission driven in all that we do. | Empathy – We will diversify our reach, way of thinking, audiences and partnerships. | Action – We will communicate, collaborate and connect to further our influence.
2014-15 Executive Committee
President Alizza Punzalan-Randle | President-Elect Amy Dinovo
1st VP/Programs Jerri Evans | 2nd VP/Membership Kristin Smith
Secretary Audrey Wood | Treasurer Joan Ghassemi
Parliamentarian Tami Simms
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