THIS WEEK’S QUOTE: “Go to hell,” Samatha Baker, Sixteen Candles to Farmer Ted when he was testing her boundaries on the bus. How do you feel about the word “no?” I feel conflicted. There’s a whole list of things I say “yes” to that I really want to say “no” to. But sometimes I’m scared to speak my Read More
Author: Gennifer Birnbach
Every curl on my head is an idea.
5 Tips to Navigate Your Career Path from the Starting Line
Launching a career can feel overwhelming especially if this is your very first time. That’s why I’m sharing 5 tips I’ve followed for over 30+ years which still ring true today. I hope you find these inspiring and helpful. #1 – “There is no such thing as no,” my parents. Your wishes, goals and dreams Read More
If it’s not fun, I’m not doing it!
An 8 min presentation about why purpose + passion = fun and how that makes your business or personal brand fly high.
What I #ChooseToChallenge on International Women’s Day #IWD2021
Today is International Women’s Day and I #ChooseToChallenge believing, repeating and perpetuating that once we are over 40 or 50 or 60 or 70, we are nearing the end of our career. I recently attended a networking group I’ve belonged to for many years. It’s all women in one industry who are connecting each other Read More
Diversity in Action Magazine Fall 2020
UC Merced educates the highest percentage of first-generation and low-income students in the state university system. It also takes pride in reflecting its diverse student body with its staff and leadership.
Gennifer with a G Blog – My New Normal After 9/11
And for me, my “new normal’ meant that starting 9/12/01, I would only wear shoes to my office in the city that I could run in.
ThriveGlobal.com – What Kind of Bird Are You?
Using DISC Styles for Students’ Success
Diversity in Action Magazine May/June 2020
Just as Apple’s “think different” hit the marketplace, the forward-thinking Worcester Polytechnic Institute did just that. They thought differently and broke away from the conventional educational formula so they could empower students from all over the world to shape their own experience through project-based learning.
Seeing the big picture that IT touches every industry imaginable, WPI is now once again ahead of the trend, unveiling an updated Information Technology MS program to ensure that graduates have a deep understanding not just of the “how” but the “why” with a focus on business analytics and more.
ThriveGlobal.com – Career Changer Starter Kit
Why rewriting your internal narrative should come before redoing your resume. As published on Arianna Huffington’s THRIVE GLOBAL I love reinventing myself, learning new things and taking off-roading adventures. In my career I have successfully moved from publicity to marketing to advertising among other professions. Each role gave me incredible new skills and the ability Read More
RiverJournalOnline.com – Hate in the Age of Multiculturalism
Schools face a formidable challenge in coming to grips with bigotry and the anti-social behavior that animates it. They can’t appear to take sides in a way that marginalizes any one group. Their role is to remain neutral for the most part, to sustain a sense of tradition to make some people happy, and to add curriculum or ideas that satisfy others.