Webinar Wednesdays

 

Late 2018, Women in Energy began hosting Webinar Wednesdays.  Each webinar begins at 12:15 pm and lasts for 30-45 minutes.  So grab your lunch, join fellow members and tune into one of our webinars.  All our webinars are presented by our Corporate and Individual members and other industry experts.

Our 2024-25 schedule is building and we are excited about some of the topics coming your way.  If you are a presenter, please feel free to complete the online form.  If you want to learn more about a topic, let us know.

Keep checking back because our schedule is routinely updated.

Jan
26
Wed
Wind Energy 101
Jan 26 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

The Introduction to Wind Energy webinar will provide a basic overview of how wind energy works. It will also review who Enel Green Power is as an organization and explore frequently asked questions about wind energy. This webinar will also take a look at how women are currently represented in the wind industry. You will hear some personal stories and experiences about being a woman working in the wind industry.

Sue Fardy and Joey Mathey, Members of  Women in Energy, will be our presenters.

Sue holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. She is currently a contract manager for Enel Green Power and has worked with Enel since 2018. Her primary experience in the renewable industry space is with wind technology. She is excited to have recently transitioned into a new role within Enel that will allow for her to work with and learn about all of the technologies in the company’s portfolio. She enjoys working for a company that is taking action to address climate change issues.

Joey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma. She is currently finishing her Master of Science in Energy Management from the University of Oklahoma as well. Joey has worked for Enel for 10 years and is currently working in O&M as a Senior Logistics Specialist in the Wind technology. She started her career in renewable energy in Engineering and Construction after transitioning from Oil and Gas. She is very proud to work in renewable energy and make her small contribution to reduce our carbon footprint.

 

 

 

 

Apr
6
Wed
4 Strategies to Stay Grounded When the S*&@ Hits the Fan
Apr 6 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

About the Presentation:

According to a leadership study conducted by McKinsey, there are 4 common qualities leaders exhibit of high performing teams, which includes being supportive, results driven, seeks different perspectives, and solves problems effectively. Developing leadership skills takes purposeful practice over time and the ability to see the trees from the forest in complex and emotional environments. Fight, flight or fawn is a natural human response in intense moments. However, that is when leaders need to rise up and be able to take action.

Women in positions of leadership are in a fishbowl. With every move, there are judgements externally, and sometimes most of all of ourselves.

Attend this session to learn how to:
• How to quickly problem solve when called upon
• Identify what you can and can’t control and take action
• Lean into your strengths
• Have confidence in your decisions

About the Presenter:

Kendall Rawls: https://seekingsuccession.com/author/kendallrawlsgroup-com/

Kendall is the Director of Development for The Rawls Group. Since officially joining the firm in 2004, she has navigated issues that many business owners face, including working effectively with family, building rapport with key management and outside strategic partners, influencing teamwork, and implementing strategic initiatives to drive growth and increase organizational performance. Kendall knows and understands the challenges that impact entrepreneurial-owned businesses’ success and offers a unique perspective derived from her background and experience as a second-generation, family-member-employee of The Rawls Group.

 

Kendall is a frequent contributor to national industry publications in automotive retail, multi-unit franchise, marine, and energy. In her spare time, Kendall enjoys spending time with her dog, practicing yoga, playing beach volleyball, and volunteering for her local neighborhood association.

May
4
Wed
Building Your Financial Safety Net
May 4 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Paula Simmons of Utilities Employee Credit Union, will be speaking about our partnership with them and ways you can begin or improve your safety net.

Nov
9
Wed
Generator Introduction – 101
Nov 9 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Are you utilizing Generac Generators to grow your business and profits?

With less than 5% of US households equipped with a backup standby generator, and power outages on the rise, are you using Generac Generators as a tool to grow your business? Find out why Generac is the market leader in generators. From quality, differentiation, and support, we have you covered. Backed in the Northeast by a leading distributor, FW Webb, stock is strong, and expertise is abundant. Learn more about the overall product offering, why this market is exploding, breadth of product available, installation overview, marketing programs, and more tips on how you can partner with FW Webb and Generac as a growth tool. Lean more about the overall market statistics, and product details. Don’t get left in the dark, register today and let us shed some light on one of the most powerful, and electrifying markets in the US today.

Presenters:  Darryl Corey, Generac and Michael DelConte, F.W. Webb

Nov
16
Wed
4 Strategies to Find your Path in the Family Business
Nov 16 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

It can be easy to get lost in a family business. Not knowing who you are and what you want to from what the family, key leaders, and anyone who has an opinion or stake in your or the business’s future. Constant conflict or shutting down to what you want are common when trying your best to navigate a win-win-win. Sadly, what we forget is we often lose in that scenario. Balancing self, family, and business requires proactive work, otherwise, resentment builds.

Family members who work in a family business have to work harder to find personal independence because they are so close to “the tree” of family and key leader stereotypes, and the baggage that can come from assumed enablement of the family business environment.

This discussion focuses on 4 strategies to fulfill your personal goals and create an environment for you to be the best you can be for yourself and those around you.

Presenter is Kendall Rawls, the Rawls Group.  Kendall has done other webinars for our group.

 

Dec
14
Wed
Financial Well-being: Times are Changing: Budget and Investment Considerations in an Inflationary Environment
Dec 14 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Description:

With inflation at a 40-year high, investors are faced with challenges to stretch their dollars optimally to meet both short term and long term savings and investment goals.  In this webinar, we will review 9 critical personal finance steps to set yourself up for success going in to the new year while managing the challenges this current inflationary environment presents.

Presenter:

As Vice President, Retirement Services at Marsh McLennan New England (MMA), Lisa Buffington, works with for profit and non-profit organizations’ finance, human resources, and benefits groups to assist with all aspects of their retirement plans including fiduciary oversight, fee and investment benchmarking, as well as participant engagement and financial wellbeing strategies.

Lisa has a strong passion for women’s professional development, financial literacy education, and urban city K-12 educational reform.  She is the past president of the Women in Pensions Network’s (WIPN) national group (WIPN) and worked with the team responsible for launching WIPN’s non-profit, and now currently co-chairs WIPN’s Connecticut Regional Chapter.  She is the board chair for a start-up non-profit charter management organization, Capital Preparatory Schools, and is actively involved in Junior Achievement.  She graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a degree in Business Management.  Lisa obtained the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and Certified Plan Financial Advisor (CPFA) designations, and currently holds FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses.  Lisa has been named one of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) Top Women Advisors for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Jan
18
Wed
Mini Split (Residential Heat Pump) Introduction – 101
Jan 18 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
  • What are heat pumps and how do they work?
    • High level overview of how heat pumps work and the refrigeration cycle
    • Why are heat pumps so popular?
    • Do they save money?
  • Are heat pumps right for my home?
    • Single zone and multi zone
    • Good and bad applications for heat pumps
    • What do heat pumps look like?
  • How much do heat pumps cost?
  • How do I get one installed?
    • Can I install one myself?

Presenter:  Presenter will be Matt Kilcoyne of F.W.Webb

 

This is another intro session for those that are unfamiliar with this important and popular form of air conditioning.

Nov
15
Wed
Winning the Battle Against Imposter Syndrome
Nov 15 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

 

About our Presenter, Lisa Hintz:

LisaCEO and Founder of The Confidence Track, has worked in corporate leadership for the last 25+ years, including Fortune 300 companies, leading large teams spanning across the U.S. and Canada.

Lisa offers her years of leadership, coaching, and talent development expertise to organizations and individuals across the country through various leadership training, workshops, and programs.

The foundation of her programs starts with strengthening leadership confidence. While she customizes programs for her clients, her flagship programs and masterminds touch on overcoming confidence roadblocks, authentic and empathetic leadership approaches, applying stronger and more effective communication strategies, and navigating tough conversations, just to name a few.

 

Nov
29
Wed
“5 Habits To Relieve Stress Today”
Nov 29 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Program Description: Join Jessica Harrington MPH, stress management public health educator who helps you relieve stress, by telling her story about how burnout took over her life. Jessica, will help you create an understanding of stress in your life and create habits to help relieve stress today. These habits include, communication, environment, mindfulness, acceptance and self-care.

About our Presenter:   Jessica Harrington, received her Master in Public Health at West Chester University. She is the owner of Journey to Yourself, is a speaker, and  stress management health educator. Through her career and education, she realized that we all have a common issue—everyone, at some point or another, struggles with handling stress. Through her own life journey, Jessica created Journey To Yourself.

 

Jessica Harrington, MPH

Owner, Stress Management Health Educator
Journey to Yourself

w: journeytoyourself.net

e: jessica@journeytoyourself.net

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Dec
13
Wed
Building Your Bench and Recruiting the Right People
Dec 13 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Presenter: Kelly Flagg, Executive Director at Associated General Contractors of Maine.

Kelly was one of our speakers at our workshop held in April 2023.

Attendees can expect to walk away with an enhanced understanding of the importance of career pathing, internal training and planning for both the leadership and workforce of the future. She will also some success stories of organizations using apprenticeship as a recruitment, training and retention tool.