Read It Next Book Club: Please Stay: How Women in Tech Survive and Thrive

JOIN THE AUTHOR-LED WOMEN IN BIZ NETWORK READ IT NEXT CLUB

TIME: Wednesday, November 17th from 1:00 pm EST – 2:30 pm EST

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Every quarter we have incredibly talented authors present concepts from their books so you can decide if it should be on your read-it next list. Book – Please Stay: How Women in Tech Survive and Thrive Women in technology are primed to claim their well-earned seat at the table. We have heard about the glass ceiling and the broken rung. We are prepared to take action and achieve high-velocity progress. Join us as we take a step forward to change the trajectory of professional careers for women in tech. Debra and Kelley, two technology executives, navigated this profession knocking down barriers and building strong networks. Women are often inspired, but inspiration is not enough as they are asking for workable strategies and techniques they can put in place. Our mission is to provide advice, and just as importantly, to strengthen this community of like-minded professionals to survive and thrive. Technology is changing civilization at an unprecedented pace, and there is no end in sight. Women make up half of the population, and our voices and talents are integral to the success of our businesses and our communities. Join this tribe of women in technology as we create a movement for women in tech to excel, enjoy, and STAY!?

Debra Christmas is a seasoned leader with 40 years experience in the high-tech field managing all aspects of information technology. Prior to joining Gartner Canada, Debra was Vice-President of Hewlett-Packard software technical sales. She has been a Chief Information Officer in the municipal sector. She is a trained Co-Active coach and Leadership Circle certified. She is the founder of Stiletto Gladiators, a not for profit consultancy on diversity and inclusion and leadership and mentorship for women in technology.

Kelley Irwin is a technology executive who has led teams as small as five, and as large as eight hundred. She has been blogging publicly for over ten years, most recently as girlgeeklikeme.com. She is a CIO by experience, a martial arts black belt by training, and an optimist by nature.