December 2022 Newsletter

Colleagues,

2022 has gone fast! I have a number of Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) announcements for December:

First, we are pleased to announce the release of a new research snapshot titled “Homelessness Among Utah Women” (with Candice B. Pierucci and Dr. Emily S. Darowski). In addition, we have a new “What Can I Do?” idea sheet based on a think tank gathering that had ideas about how individuals, groups, and organizations can support and empower girls and women in Tooele County. Thanks to everyone involved in these publications.

Second, in partnership with USU Extension, we have released a new online course titled “Overcoming Impostor Syndrome for Women.” This course was created to empower women struggling with impostor syndrome. The course is based on research related to what impostor syndrome entails including its impact, origins, triggers, and influencing factors, as well as ways to manage and overcome it. Through this curriculum, we hope to help women build their capacity and confidence to transform their lives. This course takes approximately four hours to complete, one hour for each of the following four modules: 1) Feeling like an impostor? 2) Impostor Attitudes and the Impostor Cycle; 3) Types of Impostors and Triggers; and 4) Strategies and Personal Plan. Participants will read lessons, watch videos, complete activities, and self-reflect in a journal. Cost: $25.00.

Third, we have a few resources to highlight this month:

• New Podcast Episodes (with Utah Public Radio): 100 Companies Championing Women: Digital Respons-Ability and 100 Companies Championing Women: Lendio
• Event Video: Hacks to Help Women Maximize Income and Minimize Expenses

Fourth, here are some of our partners’ upcoming events:

• December 7 (5:30pm-7:30pm) - ShePlace Holiday Party (ShePlace)
• December 12 (6:00pm-8:00pm) - WIN Holiday Soirée (Women’s Influence Network)
• December 13 (4:00pm-5:30pm) - Investing in Women: Building. Opportunity. Capital. Community. (Zions Bank)
• December 13 (4:00pm-5:30pm) - WTC Holiday Social (Women Tech Council)
• January 19 (multiple dates, 8-month leadership series) - Career Development Series (The Women’s Leadership Institute)
• January 19 (11:30am-1:30pm) - WBCUtah 25th Anniversary Lunch Celebration (Women’s Business Center of Utah)
• January 21 (9:00am-3:00pm) - Utah Women Run Winter Training (Utah Women Run)

 Finally, check out some key articles and media published this past month:

• Report: Utah Women Pursuing Higher Education Face Challenges (St. George News, Nov. 27, 2022)
• Sexist Comments Research: Sexualizing Women (LinkedIn, Nov. 23, 2022)
• Opinion: Belonging Doesn’t Happen Without These 4 Things (Deseret News, Nov. 19, 2022)
• USU Extension Suicide Prevention Training Helping Heal Families and Communities (Utah State Today, Nov. 15, 2022)
• Research Suggests Utah Needs Work Fostering Women-Owned Businesses (Fox 13 News, Nov. 15, 2022)
• Inspire In Utah Supports Women's Equality (KUTV, Nov. 10, 2022)
• Sexist Comments Research: Sexual Harassment (LinkedIn, Nov. 10, 2022)
• USU Program Reports on the Gender Gap in Utah Higher Education (Utah State Today, Nov. 7, 2022)
• Utah Women Discuss the Roadblocks They Face in Pursuing Higher Education (Utah Public Radio (UPR), Nov. 7, 2022)

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Happy Holidays!

Susan

Prof./Dr. Susan R. Madsen
Inaugural Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership
Director, Utah Women & Leadership Project
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
Utah State University