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September Lean In Circle Lunch: Career Change – Positive Approaches to Opening Doors   We all experience changes in our career.  Join WOGA for our September Lean In Lunch where you will learn how to positively navigate these shifts by re-envisioning your career. Our guest speakers are Caley Van Cleave and Whitney Van Cleave! Caley Van Cleave – Managing Partner Whether navigating new growth strategies or landing top talent, she has worked hands-on with business leaders finding valuable solutions for most of her career. Prior to co-founding Iridium Consulting Company, Caley served as the Vice President in two previous award-winning consulting and search firms. In both companies, she supported clients in identifying new approaches to their businesses and teams. In addition, Caley has successfully coached professionals across all levels of an organization to effectively advance their careers. She serves as a speaker and workshop administrator on human capital strategies, career development skills, soft skill...

WOGA is pleased to partner with the Women's Foundation of Colorado to help them spread their message via a Virtual Watch Party!  The theme is Love and the program will be about 50 minutes long.  It will include speakers from the Foundation, the community, and the women they serve. It’s a fast, upbeat program designed to inform and inspire. The call to action is engagement and support!   The Zoom info is: WOGA Colorado is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: WOGA and Women's Foundation of Colorado - Watch Party Time: Aug 27, 2020 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95712646136 Meeting ID: 957 1264 6136 One tap mobile +13462487799,,95712646136# US (Houston) +16699009128,,95712646136# US (San Jose) ...

The Path Forward: Solutions For Our Future Now more than ever, industry partnerships will define the future of oil and gas operations in Colorado and beyond. How will our foundation of community engagement and investment support development? What new role will technology play as the oil and gas sector strengthens its position as a partner – ready and able to collaborate and sustain a thriving energy economy? From cultivating community champions, to developing our future leaders, The Energy Summit will feature diverse perspectives and foster inspired conversation. Set your expectations high and join us as we power forward together – and engage our energy future. If you are a COGA Member, make sure to log into the member portal to receive your COGA Member pricing. **Any registrations made after 5:00 PM on August 14th will have an additional $25 processing fee.  For more information or to register:  The Energy Summit ...

August Lean In Circle Lunch: Focusing on Feedback Feedback is critical to personal growth, building trust, and developing relationships.  Each of us has performance blind spots in our personal and professional lives. Learning how to ask for, receive, and give meaningful feedback will pay dividends. As a group, we’ll share our thoughts and experiences on giving and receiving feedback, then explore some best practices as well as make active commitments to take action. Our speaker is Lia Fields! She has been part of the Oil and Gas space in Colorado since 2013 and serves as an Operations Technician for Bonanza Creek Energy. She has worked and led events for WOGA since her appointment to the Board of Directors in 2017. She coordinated the Lean In program for the 2018 and 2019 seasons and leads several Lean In luncheons. She has a B.S. in Genetics & Cell Biology and a B.S. in Biochemistry from Washington State University. DATE: Thursday, August 13th TIME: 11:00am-12:30pm VENUE: Virtual -...

August Lean In Circle Lunch: Focusing on Feedback Feedback is critical to personal growth, building trust, and developing relationships.  Each of us has performance blind spots in our personal and professional lives. Learning how to ask for, receive, and give meaningful feedback will pay dividends. As a group, we’ll share our thoughts and experiences on giving and receiving feedback, then explore some best practices as well as make active commitments to take action. Our speaker is Lia Fields! She has been part of the Oil and Gas space in Colorado since 2013 and serves as an Operations Technician for Bonanza Creek Energy. She has worked and led events for WOGA since her appointment to the Board of Directors in 2017. She coordinated the Lean In program for the 2018 and 2019 seasons and leads several Lean In luncheons. She has a B.S. in Genetics & Cell Biology and a B.S. in Biochemistry from Washington State University. DATE: Thursday, August 13th TIME: 11:00am-12:30pm VENUE: Virtual -...

July Tech Lunch: Unleashing Imagination on the Blockchain - Laura Masse There is no shortage of content about blockchain technology. Yet, creative thinking about its practical application to solve business problems has been overshadowed by a profusion of technical explanations and heavy attention to one specific use case, digital currency. "Unleashing Imagination on the Blockchain" Shines light on the myriad capabilities, applications and benefits of blockchain technology for enterprises. It frames key questions for business leaders that open paths to unlock the value of the technology. It places the customer at the center of business strategy development. And it focuses on the ultimate end game, leveraging blockchain to prevent disruption and provide competitive advantage. Ginni Rometty, former CEO IBM, has said blockchain technology "will transform the world. If you understood in 1995 the opportunities and threats that the internet would ultimately present to your company, or industry, what would you have done differently? That...

July Lean In Circle Lunch: Leading Through Complexity Successful leaders take time to pause and self-reflect. Join WOGA for our July Lean In Lunch that will provide key leadership tools and techniques to improve your ability to navigate, as well as friends and family members. Leading Through Complexity Understand change dynamics in a complex world. Complete a Personal Complexity Scan. Shift your perspective, mindset, and way of being to navigate change with more positivity and productivity. Find leverage in chaos and create an action plan Our speaker is Barb Van Hare faculty member of The Co-Active Coaches Training Institute (CTI), the largest, global coach training and leadership company. She is also the owner of Kinetic Clarity, a Leadership and Coaching firm coaching leaders, teams, cultures, and crowds based in Denver, Colorado. DATE: Thursday, July 9th TIME: 11:00-12:30 VENUE: Virtual - Zoom Meeting COST: $10 Member, $15 Non-member Please note attendee will get a meeting registration invite in their pre-meeting email...

WOGA is pleased to announce that we will be partnering with RMPC and Energy Strong to support the annual Rocky Mountain Pipeliners Club Golf Tournament! The event will be held at Fossil Trace in Golden, CO on Friday, August 28th Registration will open on the RMPC website next week! Tuesday, June 30th at 8:00am MST. We are working with Fossil Trace on specifics regarding changes due to the virus, but we are very excited and expect to still accommodate a 36-team tournament! Come for the golf, food, networking and AWESOME raffle prizes! This tournament will benefit several great causes this year . . . more details to come. Sponsorships are still available at many levels! There will be more information in the next RMPC newsletter and at www.rmpipeliners.org Contact info@rmpipeliners.org for more information on available sponsorships or any other inquiries. ...

July Lean In Circle Lunch: Leading Through Complexity Successful leaders take time to pause and self-reflect. Join WOGA for our July Lean In Lunch that will provide key leadership tools and techniques to improve your ability to navigate, as well as friends and family members. Leading Through Complexity Understand change dynamics in a complex world. Complete a Personal Complexity Scan. Shift your perspective, mindset, and way of being to navigate change with more positivity and productivity. Find leverage in chaos and create an action plan   Our speaker is Barb Van Hare faculty member of The Co-Active Coaches Training Institute (CTI), the largest, global coach training and leadership company. She is also the owner of Kinetic Clarity, a Leadership and Coaching firm coaching leaders, teams, cultures, and crowds based in Denver, Colorado. DATE: Thursday, July 9th TIME: 11:00-12:30 VENUE: Virtual - Zoom Meeting COST: $10 Member, $15 Non-member Please note attendee will get a meeting registration invite in their pre-meeting email...

Register now for our first ever virtual Lean In on Thursday, June 11th via Zoom! Our guest speaker is Dena Lund and we will be discussing navigating your internal network to create new opportunities for yourself! The meeting login details will be sent out closer to the date after you register. Managing Up – What is it? How do I do it now? Managing up is about creating opportunities for yourself and your organization.  It’s about getting noticed and gaining influence.  Those with the most rapport are the ones who are considered for the open assignment or the special project. Managing up is not kissing up.  Internal networking can generate avenues to demonstrate what you can do and letting others know what you want to do. This effort is even more challenging when teams are working remotely. Dena Lund serves as EVP & Chief Operating Officer for Sterling Energy.  Prior to Sterling she spent many...