M4: Stories Told by Trailblazing Women in OEHS

Greater Columbus Convention Center 

Room: A 213 

CM Credit Hours: 1 

Our panelists of women will discuss their range of experiences covering early, professional, and senior professional career stages in various industries (e.g., government, private industry, consulting, and corporate academia). Each presenter will begin by telling a story about a career experience related to women in OEHS in male dominated industries. Topics will include, but not limited to: a) challenges and positive outcomes from working in male dominated work environments; b) women in leadership positions the challenges and advantages; c) imposter syndrome; d) building confidence; d) dealing with dominant personalities; and e) developing a safe, brave space to ask questions when you are new or facing change. The session will conclude with a reflection on takeaways and their own practical applications by the participants through a final breakout session.

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Use information and apply approaches in their OEHS career paths.
• Identify challenges being women in male dominated work environments.
• Apply real life experiences to build confidence.
• Leverage a network of OEHS mentors and role models.
• Summarize strategies that women can implement to be successful.
• Discuss and champion the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). 

Introductory

Q&A

Small Group Discussion

Corporation/Company

All Industries

Available as part of AIHA CONNECT OnDemand

Changing Workplaces, Workforce, and Work Arrangements

Management/Leadership