Discover accessible ways to advance your professional growth as you enter the busy fall season.
September marks the end of summer, and for many, the beginning of a busy season. Kids go back to school, work picks up, events become more frequent, and it can feel, well, busy.Here are some accessible ways Axis can support your professional growth, despite a full schedule.
Listen to a podcast on your commute
One of the most efficient, and entertaining, ways to continue your professional development, gain some insight into personal growth and stay up to date on current events is to tune into a podcast on your way to work, an event or kid pick-up. Opt for something in your area of interest, like perhaps the Axis podcast, The Quiet Part Out Loud. Axis dives into real career conversations, covering topics like the gender pay gap and maternity leave, with insightful guests.
Learn something new over lunch
It’s not a happy hour — it’s a learning lunch! Axis’ Lunch With a Leader is back this month, designed to give members opportunities to gain insights from impressive leaders and make new connections with like-minded professionals. Axis hosts small groups of people at the Calgary Petroleum Club for some brain food and a delicious meal. Join the exclusive event over your lunch hour and engage in meaningful conversations where you can seek advice, guidance and mentorship from the leaders.
Stay in the loop
Stay connected with what’s happening in sectors that impact you. Prosperity Project’s Annual Report Card on Gender Equity and Leadership launches its results this month, giving you an idea of how women’s representation in leadership stacks up this year. Stay up to date with Axis newsletters for a recap once the results are public, or attend the live launch event on September 9 to be the first to know. Discover what’s helping progress women’s representation in the workplace and what’s not, and join the conversation on the economic and organizational benefits of advancing women in the workplace.
Expand your memberships, expand your network
Grow your network of professionals by joining a club or membership collective with other like-minded people. Whether you join the Axis Connects Members Experiences for a discounted price at the new Eau Claire Athletic Club for a little self-care or join a collective like Board Ready Women for events like the Board Readiness Series, a strong network of diverse professionals introduces engaging conversations, events and new opportunities.
Seek out a mentor
Mentorship is a key part of personal and professional development. A mentor may be able to help you remain accountable with check-ins throughout this busy fall season. The trouble is often finding a mentor — the Axis network of professionals is a great place to look. Become a member, prioritize attending events and workshops when you can to network and seek out someone you admire and want to learn from. You’ll gain new skills, guidance, advice and so much more.
As we enter what some view as the “real new year” with increased workloads, looming year-end goals and a back-to-work and school routine start, it’s easy to neglect personal and professional growth. Lunch-hour learning, effective time use and a motivating network can help you advance your career, even as your responsibilities pick up this month.
Join the network of other professional women scaling their careers. Become an Axis member today.