Women in the Enterprise of Science & Technology

Please register through the WEST website here.

In our world of constant notifications, endless emails, and overflowing to-do lists, the ability to focus has become incredibly challenging, risking our ability to achieve our most important goals. In his book Deep Work, Cal Newport explores how we can cultivate sustained concentration in the face of these challenges.
Join our interactive 60-minute virtual discussion where we'll explore Newport's four strategies for enhanced productivity:

• Work Deeply: Create rituals and routines that protect your cognitive resources
• Embrace Boredom: Strengthen your focus muscle by resisting constant stimulation
• Quit Social Media: Reconsider digital tools that fragment your attention
• Drain the Shallows: Minimize low-value tasks that consume your day

You'll leave with actionable techniques to help you develop/improve this increasing rare and highly valued skill.
No prior reading of this book is required, though copies are available at local libraries and bookstores for those interested in diving deeper before our session.
Facilitated by Leah Cole, Astrid Descoutures, and Jocelyn Dunphy.
Date and Time:
August 6, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Location:
Zoom
Cost:
Members: $5; Non-Members: $15

Please register on the WEST website here. This will ensure you receive all the pertinent event information.

Job hunting and preparing for interviews can feel a bit like a guessing game. What types of jobs can you look for, what kinds of jobs should you be looking for? Should you be using a recruiter? When you do land an interview, what are companies looking for? How can you stand out from the other candidates?

These are the questions that Jobgini is here to answer! In her upcoming event, Hacks to Your Dream Job, Gunjan Kuthiala will take a deep-dive look into how to be found by a recruiter, use their guidance to apply for the right jobs, and what preparations will make you stand out as a candidate. In this Seminar, We will dive into Best Practices of Job hunting, Resume Building and Interview Prep for Behavioral Interviewing.

About the Speaker

Gunjan Kuthiala is CEO of Jobgini and Writer, Producer & Owner of NRILIFE Productions (MCA, Exec. MBA). She is a passionate Career Coach & Landmark Certified Leader/ Coach and current Tie Charter Member. Other mentions include New England: Top 10 Women of the year 2023, Ex CapGemeni & Patni/Igate – Recruitment Head, Ex-TA SME- Amazon, Expedia, Tripadvisor & More.
Date and Time:
August 28, 2025
6:00-7:30 PM ET
Location:
Lab Central, 700 Main St., North, Cambridge, MA
Cost:
Members: $10; Non-Members: $20

Please register through the WEST website here. This will ensure you receive all pertinent event information.

Let’s face it. Most technical or scientific presentations are dry, boring & dull. As a professional woman in the STEM field, how do you present technical topics, make them fresh and exciting so that your listeners value, trust & respect your ideas and perspectives? The answer is to make what you’re presenting so captivating & compelling that it keeps them at the edge of their seats! When you join me in this talk, you will receive methods that I’ve shared in training over 30,000 career professionals in 30 cities internationally so you can influence with impact.
In this fun and interactive session, you will:

• Receive 3 well-tested practical tools that you can use immediately in your very next meeting or presentation that brings LIFE to even the driest technical topics.
• Understand the 3 most common mistakes that make a presentation a total “snooze-fest” AND what to do instead so you leave your listeners wanting more.
• Discover a profound bonus method that the pros use to ensure that you can win over your audience no matter how technical or bland your topic is.

Date and Time:
October 2, 2025
6:00-7:45 PM ET
Location:
Lab Central, 700 Main St., North, Cambridge, MA
Cost:
Members: $15; Non-Members: $30