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ILTA Voices

#0079: (DEIC) Catalyst 2025 Recap - Highlights from Women Who Lead's annual flagship conference.

Mar 18, 2025
Three DEI Committee members share their inspiring experiences from the Catalyst 2025 conference. They discuss empowering messages about seeking support and networking, and the role of personal branding in professional growth. Key insights on resilience and authenticity in self-promotion resonate throughout their reflections. The impact of technology on fostering connections, both in-person and remotely, is celebrated, along with the significance of empathy and vulnerability in building strong professional relationships.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Catalyst event emphasized the importance of self-promotion and dual promotion for women's empowerment in technology careers.
  • Participants learned strategies for managing difficult conversations, focusing on emotional intelligence and the desired outcomes to reduce stress.

Deep dives

Catalyst Event Overview

The Catalyst event organized by ILTA's Women Who Lead Committee serves as a flagship one-day gathering focused on women's empowerment in technology. It featured four sessions broadcasted from various cities, including Dallas, New York, Chicago, and Atlanta, catering to over 200 attendees both in-person and virtually. The event provided a platform for networking and discussion that emphasized the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the technology sector. Notably, keynote speaker Alison Fregale shared valuable insights and practical strategies, including her '10, 10, 10 challenge,' which encourages attendees to promote others while also advancing their own careers.

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