The first Women in Work Comp Forum took place today. As Healthcare Solutions CEO Joe Boures said: “long overdue.”
The good news is there was a similar meeting held a block or two away, so we’re catching up quickly.
Some are focusing on the “conflict” between these two meetings, a focus that is misplaced. Rather, it’s a good thing – two separate sets of people motivated to bring attention to an ongoing issue/opportunity. There were about 300+ in attendance, indicating there’s a big demand…
A few observations from panelists worth remembering.
- Danielle Lisenbey, CEO Broadspire – be flexible and adapt; be true to yourself; know the numbers too
- Nanette de la Torre – VP Zenith – embrace opportunities as they come; don’t take things so much to heart, not everyone’s going to like you and that’s OK.
- Nina Smith-Garmon EVP Mitchell Int’l – have sponsors who will support you and mentors who will provide direction – and don’t worry about titles.
- Michelle Weatherson – Director Claims Medical and Regulatory Div, State Fund of CA – take risks, temper what you do when necessary
- Eileen Ramallo EVP Healthcare Solutions – don’t ignore conflict, address it and seek to understand issues
An impressive group with some very useful insights. As the father of two smart, motivated, successful professional women, I was wishing the younger Padudas were in attendance.
Kudos to Healthcare Solutions for taking the initiative.
Who was holding the second meeting? Wait…..should I take one guess??
Please do