Career Webinars

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Join us for a webinar series hosted by alumni industry experts and career coaches on an assortment of supportive career subjects.

Creating Healthy Boundaries

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 @ 12 pm ET
Speaker: Jill Castro, PsyD, Faculty and Staff Counselor at the University of Michigan

Healthy boundaries are so important for our emotional well-being, but how do we set and maintain them? In this session, you’ll learn the importance of setting personal and professional boundaries, how to recognize your own limits, and tips for having difficult conversations and communicating your needs.

Jill CastroJill joined the Faculty & Staff Counseling & Consultation Office at the University of Michigan in 2016. She earned her master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Psychology (MSP).

Her prior experience includes clinical practice in a variety of mental health settings. She also has experience teaching at the college level and was previously the Director of Clinical Training at MSP.

Jill specializes in women’s health and empowerment, life/career transitions, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum concerns, adjustment to parenthood, and alternative relationships. She is an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor.

Unlocking Leadership & Management Excellence: Understanding, Differentiating, and Harnessing Effective Strategies

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 @ 12 pm ET
Speaker: Kristin Simon, '03 (Professional Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation)
Kristin Simon

Leadership and management both play pivotal roles in fostering effective team performance, driving the attainment of organizational objectives and cultivating positive employee engagement. In this presentation, we will explore the differences between leadership and management and gain a clear understanding of why mastering both is crucial for personal and professional development. Walk away with actionable strategies to elevate your performance as a leader and manager, ensuring you thrive in today’s dynamic workplace landscape.

Leadership and career coach Kristin Simon, a proud University of Michigan alum, is dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey toward professional fulfillment and success. With an MBA and over 15 years of leadership experience in retail management, human resources, and coaching engagements across diverse industries, Kristin brings a wealth of expertise and practical application to her practice. Specializing in leadership development, Kristin partners with both new and more established mid-level people managers, coaching them to elevate their leadership acumen and capabilities to deliver superior performance.

Career Bites

Miss one of our webinars? Our Career Bites provide you with the top tips from our career experts. Full recordings are also available for viewing anytime.

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