Aspire Ascend is designed to offer executive woman guidance and support to help them achieve their career aspirations and goals. We also provide a network, a voice and a platform for greater visibility of women’s leadership and gender equity issues.
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Executive Edge Member Spotlight
An interview with Perry Yeatman,
CEO, Perry Yeatman Global Partners
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You’ve been a senior executive at two of the world’s largest companies, Unilever and Kraft Foods. Now you’re an award-winning author and the CEO of your own consulting firm. How did you make all that happen?
I feel so blessed to be where I am. But while my career has in many ways been extraordinary, the biggest factors in determining my success were somewhat ordinary, namely: hard work, smart risk-taking, perseverance, great mentors and sponsors and, of course, a bit of luck.
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You exude confidence in your abilities and career path. Where did you get this confidence?
First, I have to say that there are plenty of things I still worry about and am insecure about. But, my ability to succeed in my career is not one of them. That said, I also never forget: 1) while I know a lot, there are always things I don’t know and 2) you rarely achieve anything great alone. So I always surround myself with excellent people and I am never afraid to ask a question or ask for help.
Why did you decide to join Aspire Ascend and the Executive Edge? How does Aspire Ascend support your career and/or personal goals?
When I moved back east and stepped down from Kraft, I wanted to be sure I built and maintained relationships with smart, capable, interesting professional women in the DC area. Aspire Ascend is one of the ways I am able to do that. And, the investment has paid off - both personally and professionally.
Read the full interview
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Role models are important in developing a career path. In this section we present women who have achieved high levels of success and influence in their career and personal life. They are committed to women's leadership issues and helping others through mentoring and sponsorships and are truly great role models.
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Read more about April's Women to Know and the advice they have to share
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Our experienced coaching team focuses on helping executive women increase their effectiveness, identify their strengths and development needs, build confidence and support to make bold moves and set and achieve challenging goals.
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Michelle is an expert in employment issues, employee relations, training and development, and coaching.
She creates individual career marketing tools, educates professionals on how to position themselves to attract opportunities, and provides the fuel and support needed to accelerate career growth.
“We live in a job market that demands candidates are well equipped with effective marketing tools, and a resume is one of the most crucial components to a personal career marketing campaign. One of the first things we tell clients is as a potential candidate, you are a “product” that requires branding, marketing, and selling!”
Get the rest of Michelle's tips
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A woman of substance is a woman of power, a woman of positive influence and a woman of meaning. You don’t have to be famous to be considered a woman of substance, you just need to create your own unique presence.
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We honor the life and times of Betty Doyle - A pioneer and role model for women who create their own presence!
Elizabeth Mahan Doyle died April 5, 2018 at the age of 95. She was an Electronics Engineer/Intelligence Analyst and a strong proponent for women in the engineering field long before STEM was an “industry."
The photo above (circa 1975) is Betty Doyle receiving an award from the Director of Personnel, Norm Perlberg, for her work at the Defense Intelligence Agency where she was the coordinator of the Federal Women’s Program.
Betty Doyle was a tremendous role model and a pioneer for women. Learn more about what made her a Women of Substance
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Letter from Jan
I am pleased to announce the addition of three executive-level advisers to assist, counsel, and support our members, clients, and those who do business with Aspire Ascend.
As those familiar with our firm know, Aspire Ascend’s formidable list of advisers has been carefully designed to provide services and support in the areas of executive and leadership coaching, speaker training, board presence, and succession planning. We are now adding to these services c-suite level counseling support in executive communications, resume preparation, and diversity and talent acquisition guidance.
Here is a snapshot of our three newest advisers, whose full bios can be found
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Howard Glassroth
is a recognized expert in planning and executing strategic communications, crisis, reputation management, and marketing programs across a broad range of industries. He is President of The Glassroth Company, a communications firm he founded. Utilizing his unique combination of corporate, non-profit, and consulting experience, he assists executive leadership and boards with the challenges of establishing, growing, and protecting their organization’s public profile and enhancing stakeholder loyalty.
Michelle Riklan
is the Founder of Riklan Resources, a career marketing company that specializes in Professional Resume Writer Services, LinkedIn profile writer and development, and career management. She is an internationally recognized, award winning resume writer. As a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC), Michelle has written hundreds of resumes and coached clients through all phases of the job search process.
Tracy McMillan
is Managing Partner of HCGA Consulting Partners, LLC, a boutique Strategic Talent Acquisition & Retention Solutions firm based in Fairfield, CT with offices in Washington, DC. For more than 20 years, HCGA Partners has provided executive search, retention solutions and leadership advisory services to a wide variety of clients. He has experience leading and advising boards on matters including executive search, leadership assessment, succession planning, talent management, executive compensation, and retention strategies.
I hope you have the opportunity to meet our advisers at one of Aspire Ascend’s many
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Sincerely,
Jan Molino
jan@aspire-ascend.com
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Share Our Vision?
Aspire Ascend has a vision to increase the confidence and success of women in leadership positions. To do this we need to partner with organizations who share our mission.
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Partners of Aspire Ascend work together to promote each other’s initiatives. If you would like more information on becoming a partner, contact jan@aspire-ascend.com
Sponsor support helps us continue to increase our reach and provide critical benefits and services for our network of executive women and women board members.
Learn more about Aspire Ascend’ sponsorship opportunities
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Check out photos from our most recent events
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Aspire Ascend
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