Cost

Free for FWA Members | $10 Non-Members

Description

One of the biggest roadblocks for female professionals is how hard they are on themselves. This interactive workshop takes a scientific, evolutionary perspective on the inner critic to uncover how the inner critic was created, what purpose it serves, and how you can transform harsh judgments into wise discernments.

Some topics we will address include: Is it possible to motivate ourselves without self-criticism? How does easing the inner critic lead to better mental health? How does the brain change as the inner critic eases? What can we do when others criticize us? How does one exacerbate the inner critic, and what can we do to change that?

We will use psychological strategies to break free from a harsh inner voice, and find empowering ways to think about the past, present, and future. Individuals will come away with skills that they can integrate in their life and throughout their careers.

Elizabeth Pyjov, CEO, Lead with Compassion

Elizabeth is an attorney and entrepreneur who combines what she learned about ritual and meaning at Harvard Divinity School, her literature degree from Harvard University, neuroscience studies at Stanford Medical School, the rigor of Harvard Law School, experience living in 7 countries, and her time studying with the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Jon Kabat-Zinn to think outside the box and address modern challenges in the workplace.

She understands financial professionals. She was an Investment Funds Associate at Sidley Austin,. Her focus now is helping professionals thrive and helping organizations create a more compassionate culture.

Elizabeth’s clients include the Library of Congress, the New York Supreme Court, Deutsche Bank, The Carlyle Group, Bessemer Ventures, Angel Oak Capital, The Eastern District of New York, and Novartis, as well as top law firms, and universities such as Stanford, Harvard, Columbia, and NYU Medical School.

Elizabeth helps individuals feel fulfilled, inspired, and connected to their work, and helps organizations improve productivity, retention, and company culture.

Her sessions have had over 10,000 attendees in the last decade.

This work is the biggest privilege of her life.