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Who else is loving Laurie Hernandez's commentary on the 2024 Paris Olympics? 🌟 Her incredibly relatable reactions have us all hooked!

We were honored to welcome her to the NextUp community for Summit last year, and she was just as captivating! We can’t wait to see what she does next. 👏

We’re proud to highlight Claudia Tran (), Corporate Counsel at Hostess Brands, who has been a standout member of NextUp since 2023!

Claudia, you are NextUp!

Unlock your leadership potential with NextUp Launch! ✨ Tailored for emerging leaders ready to advance their careers, this program will help you build confidence, gain skills, and expand your network. 🤝

You won't want to miss our on our final cohort of the year! To learn more and register, please visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/our-training/leadership-training/launch/. Registration closes 8/29.

Congratulations to the USA Women's Gymnastics Team for winning gold at the 2024 Olympics, and to Simone Biles for becoming the most decorated U.S. gymnast of all time! 🥇👏

Team USA

Congratulations to all of our mid-level leaders who are wrapping up their leadership development program this week!

To learn more about NextUp leadership training programs, please visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/our-training/leadership-training/.

Karen Jones, VP of Learning and Partner Solutions at NextUp, recently led a free workshop on Navigating Polarizing Conversations. This workshop provides participants with practical tools to maintain respect, inclusivity, and civility during discussions on divisive topics.

"Education without action is simply entertainment."
💬: Karen Jones

To watch the full recording, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/events/navigatingpolarizingconversatio7218728887571079168/theater/.

Please join us in congratulating Hormel Foods, one of our incredible corporate partners, for being named one of America's Best Employers for Women by Forbes! This recognition highlights their dedication to supporting women both inside and outside the workplace. 👏

Hormel Foods named one of America's best employers for women Recognition comes from Forbes and Statista Inc.

Refresh everything you learned at the 2024 NextUp Executive Symposium & Forum so you can put your experience into practice with our key takeaways document. Download now at the link in our bio!

Refresh everything you learned at the 2024 NextUp Executive Symposium & Forum so you can put your experience into practice with our key takeaways document → https://www.nextupisnow.org/hub/nextup-forum-2024-takeaways/

Join us tomorrow, July 25th, at 12pm CST for a hands-on leadership lab, “Strategic Insights: Harnessing the Power of Data."

Using a case study approach, Danit Schleman will lead a lab where you can practice collecting a range of perspectives, translating information to insights and craft a data-driven strategy. This session will equip you with practical skills to sharpen decision-making and enhance your focus on what matters most.

This incredible experience is completely free for all NextUp members! To register, please visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/events/event-calendar/cau-leadership-lab-strategic-insights-harnessing-the-power-of-data/!

Nominations for the NextUp Excellence Awards close TODAY! This year, the 'Monica Turner Game Changer Award' (P&G) and the Emerging Leader award are open for nominations among all NextUp Members. 🏆

We look forward to celebrating all our award winners at the NextUp Leadership Summit this fall! 👏 Learn more and submit your nominations at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JHGSLXR!

In honor of the one-year anniversary of the release, we want to share this reminder from Barbie, a lifelong NextUp member: you can be anything! ✨

Mattel

As presented at , we collaborated with the IBM Institute for Business Value to conduct research on NextUp members. The results demonstrate that the commitment shown by our partner organizations in advancing women in the workplace is truly remarkable! 👏

Interested in learning more? Access our full findings at https://www.nextupisnow.org/hub/new-research-nextup-member-organization-survey/!

Join us tomorrow, July 18th, at 12pm CST for our next CAU Webinar, “Ask for What You Want - and Get It! Using the Tools of a Trial Attorney.”

In this session, Heather Hansen, best-selling author and keynote speaker, will teach you how to effectively advocate for yourself, your ideas, your team, and your services. She will be sharing tools that worked in the courtroom and now work for her clients in boardrooms, sales rooms, and classrooms.

You won’t want to miss this! All NextUp members can register for free at https://www.nextupisnow.org/events/event-calendar/cau-ask-for-what-you-want-and-get-it-using-the-tools-of-a-trial-attorney/.

Do you know a NextUp member who you think should get their flowers for Advancing All Women? Nominate them for a NextUp Excellence Award! 🏆

This year, two awards will be open to all NextUp members. The ‘Monica Turner Game Changer Award’ honors Monica Turner, who has been opening doors for women at Procter & Gamble (P&G) and in the NextUp community throughout her career. It celebrates individuals who serve as role models in business, advocacy and allyship in NextUp. You can also nominate someone for the ‘Emerging Leader’ award, which is presented to an exceptional individual who has been a member for less than two years.

These awards will be celebrated onstage at NextUp Leadership Summit this fall. 👏 You can learn more about the individual award criteria and submit your nominations at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JHGSLXR!

NextUp continues to advocate for respect, civility, and inclusion. And we are here to support our community in these challenging times, in the workplace, at home, or in any environment.

We invite you to join us this Thursday, July 18th, from 11:30 am -12:30pm EST, when Karen Jones, VP of Learning and Development at NextUp, will host a LinkedIn Live presentation on Navigating Polarizing Conversations with civility and respect for another. She will provide insights and practical tools on how to approach potentially divisive conversations and challenging topics. This LinkedIn Live Session is open and free to all.

To register, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/events/navigatingpolarizingconversatio7218728887571079168/theater/.

The NextUp community is grateful to have the support of our incredible male allies, such as Nolan Terry, Chief Technical Officer of Purina, who are dedicated to advancing all women!

Nolan, you are NextUp!

A few weeks ago, NextUp Florida hosted the 'Taking Charge of Your Career' panel and networking happy hour! Participants gained valuable insights from industry leaders, engaged in meaningful discussions, and equipped themselves with strategies to navigate their career journeys.

We'd like to extend a special thank you to the speakers, Samantha E., Suzy Lopez, Susan Hunsberger, and Mary A. Williams, and sponsors, Rémy Martin, Acosta, Alliances Sales & Marketing Solutions, and Stateside Vodka, who made this event possible! 👏

For more information on how you can be a part of NextUp community, please visit nextupisnow.org.

Registration for the 2024 NextUp Leadership Summit is now open!

Join us in Chicago from September 30th to October 2nd for our largest event of the year – a celebration of everything NextUp, our community, and our mission to Advance All Women in Business! 👏

Early registration closes on July 19th! To learn more and register, visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/conference/leadership-summit/summit/.

Earlier this week, NextUp New York presented "The Power of Choice: Creating and Committing to Your Vision!" Attendees had the opportunity to unleash their creativity by crafting vision boards that depicted their goals and passions in both their professional and personal lives.

A special thank you to Mars Wrigley for hosting this inspiring event, and to Donna Peyser, Life Coach and Mars Associate, for leading a discussion on vision crafting!

To learn more about joining the NextUp community, visit nextupisnow.org.

📸 More from the Gallery!

Today we're highlighting Anu Raja, Channel Vice President, Value & Drug for Mondelēz International, who has been serving as one of our incredible ambassadors since 2018. Thank you for all that you for our organization!

Anu, you are NextUp!

We're still reminiscing about 🌟 Thank you to the exceptional speakers and attendees who joined us in Washington D.C. for three days of inspiring conversation and continuous learning! 👏

Explore insights from the best of Forum on our Content Hub, available at https://www.nextupisnow.org/hub/!

At , we heard from many top leaders about how they are actively addressing the pipeline issue. As a continuation of these critical conversations, NextUp proudly presents "Level Up: Next-Gen Leaders," a series featuring insights from top leaders like Nicole Zube, Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) at SpartanNash, on fostering the development of the next generation of leaders! 👏

“I have the unique opportunity to shape the workplace culture to be more inclusive, inspirational, and empowering.”
💬: Nicole Zube

➡️ Read Nicole’s full profile at https://www.nextupisnow.org/hub/level-up-next-gen-leaders-nicole-zube/!

Join us tomorrow, June 20th at 12pm CST for a Career Accelerator University Webinar, “Leading With Empathy.” In this session, Priya Mukhedkar will share insights and wisdom on the key skill driving leadership effectiveness: empathy. Gain profound insights and real-world examples showcasing its vital importance and lasting transformative effects!

CAU Webinars are free for all NextUp Members! Register at https://www.nextupisnow.org/events/event-calendar/cau-leading-with-empathy/!