More Than A Conference

This was one of the best conferences I have attended. It was very motivational and inspirational and made me walk away thinking, "I can do this."

It was so nice to be in front of a computer for something other than a work Zoom call. I laughed, I cried, I connected with others. It was a fantastic experience.

I've met challenges with being perceived as a leader in the workplace and find it discouraging as I'm the only person in my department who has been pregnant and stayed in their role.... Everything about how to overcome barriers in the workplace and how to advocate for oneself is tremendously helpful and so appreciated.

I felt a sense of community, love and support from others.

I got so much out of the conference that I've talked of nothing else since! 1) I was so incredibly inspired by the keynote speakers; 2) I took away several coping mechanisms to get through the stress of being a working woman and mom in a pandemic (and beyond); 3) I updated my resume for the first time in 12 years and met with two excellent career coaches—I never would have made the time without this conference.

It was nice in this virtual world to take a day to focus on career development and virtual connections. The fact that State Street offers the opportunity for it's employees to attend the conference makes me appreciate my workplace and want to do well.

I was able to speak with recruiters from a company I have been trying to get in contact with for over a month, and a second recruiter for a new industry in which I was not sure my skills would be useful. They both took the time to see where I may fit, took my resume, and we have a follow up plan.

Exposure to the talent and content curated by the MCFW, lent me the space I needed to take a step toward a personal and professional reset. On the precipice of change in the world, and within my own role, I am leaning on this experience to re-energize my goals and aspirations for myself and my team.