UPWARD Boston: ELEVATING YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH

Is your elevator pitch longer than an elevator ride?
If you answered YES, then you definitely need to attend Boston Upward's ELEVATING YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH

Your elevator pitch is a key ingredient to increase career visibility and spark interest in you and your organization.

Many successful women leaders are known for their ability to deliver a distinct and powerful elevator pitch which sets them apart from their peers.
Create a lasting impression beyond the traditional recitation of job responsibilities and your company with a fresh approach and elevated delivery.
Join us on Thursday June 4th, and learn:

• How to create a powerful elevator pitch

• How other successful women have gone about creating their elevator pitch

• How to continually enhance your elevator pitch throughout your career 

*EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JUNE 4TH (tentatively)*

Date: June 4, 2020

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: TBA

Appetizers & Refreshments Provided

FEATURED EVENT SPEAKERS:

JULIE DONAHUE

Executive Vice President of Business Development | Pinnacle Care

Julie Donahue is the Executive Vice President of Business Development at PinnacleCare, a Baltimore based health advisory and advocacy service.  She is responsible for strategy, business development, marketing, product development, client services and partner enablement. Prior to joining PinnacleCare, Julie founded 4 companies – 2 technology companies and 2 consulting firms.  The latest consulting firm, Mainspring, was sold to IBM in 2001 – where Julie spent 14 years.  She had many roles at IBM including Global Insurance Leader, head of strategy for Global Services and founder of the IBM Security and Privacy services business.  In the latter role, Julie made over $5B in acquisitions, positioning IBM for long term success in security and privacy software, hardware and services. Seven of the 14 years she spent at IBM were on international assignment including stints in Mexico, Tokyo, Beijing and Canada. 

Julie has served on several non-profit boards and is active with the March of Dimes and Emerge.  She has 2 sons – Sam and Mike (almost off the payroll), and currently commutes to Baltimore from the Boston area.  She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with degrees in Finance, Economics and History.

TRISHA GRIFFIN - CARTY

President | Griffin Carty Communications

 As a Storyfinder, Speaker and Presentation Coach, Trisha Griffin-Carty consults with major financial institutions, health care organizations and leading academic institutions. 

In each situation, Trisha's goal is to provide information and practice opportunities for clients to hone their messaging skills, whether interacting with internal or external customers.

Trisha's work is is based on the premise that every conversation is a presentation opportunity and that a short, relevant story can connect a speaker with any audience.

Known for providing practical, ready-to-use tips and tools, Trisha’s signature work is using story-telling techniques to engage and retain the listener's attention during job interviews, business conversations and presentations.  

Prior to founding Griffin-Carty Communications, Trisha was a consultant with a leading career management firm, specializing in career transition strategies. She holds a Master's from Northeastern University and has a leadership role in the Human Resources Leadership Forum; she is  an active member of the Association of Talent Development and a member of the Employer Advisory Committee of Operation ABLE of Boston.

 Her favorite question is "What's your story?"

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: 

UPWARD events are open to our executive-level, female members. If you are currently not an UPWARD member, by registering for this event you are accepting a complimentary UPWARD membership.