Startup Boston Week calls upon roughly 250 speakers across five days each September, and this year, more than 700 people applied for those slots. So what separates the applicants who get picked from the ones […]
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8 More Professional Development Books on Learning, Coaching and Leadership
Round three of Summer School is here, and this batch of professional development books covers even more ground: sales without the pressure, leadership through conversation, breaking patterns that keep you stuck, and even a parable […]
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Innovation Women SXSW PanelPickers – one of the top speaking opportunities for women speakers
This year, Innovation Women members submitted more than 30 applications to the SXSW PanelPicker! PanelPicker applications are a rite of passage for speakers. The annual festival of festivals in Austin, Texas, has a unique system […]
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This Summer’s Must-Read Books on Health, Aging and Living Well
What does it actually take to feel well—not just physically, but in your relationships, your habits, your sense of self as you age? These eight health and wellness books tackle that question from every angle, […]
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Innovation Women Speakers In Action: August 2026
New Speaking Engagements THIS MONTH Misty Lackie will be presenting From Idea To First Million on August 9 in Santa Barbara, CA. Kim Groshek will be presenting “Why Great Businesses Stay Invisible: The Small Decisions Quietly Costing You Clients” at Wisconsin Power […]
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4 Personal Growth Podcasts for Curious Minds
Summer is a good time to make room for a different kind of professional development, the kind you can fit into a walk, a commute or a long drive. This installment of our Summer Road […]
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Meet Innovation Women’s August 2026 Featured Speakers
What does it take to lead a room, rebuild trust or rewrite a limiting belief? This month’s six Innovation Women Featured Speakers have answers, drawn from careers in medicine, finance, tech and mental health. Every […]
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Innovation Women Month At A Glance: August 2026
August 2026 At A Glance Our Month At A Glance memo breaks down all our events happening in the near future. From webinars to workshops and educational cohorts, August is full of ways to show […]
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8 More Professional Development Books to Sharpen Your Skill Set This Summer
Stuck in a business rut? Trying to figure out how to coach your team through a rough patch? This batch of Summer School has answers. We’ve got eight more books on learning, coaching and development, […]
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7 Ways to Make an Impression at In-Person Events
Love it or hate it, networking is an important part of the writer life! In-person events provide access: a way to make writer friends, meet the conference organizers for future speaking opportunities, and connect with agents and publishers. However, with so […]
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