From the National Speakers Association: “The Dragon Lady of Leadership Accountability” Liz Weber

Are you a change agent? Do you want to move up in your organization – or any organization? Then listen to Joan’s fascinating conversation with “The Dragon Lady of Leadership Accountability” Liz Weber, CEO of Weber Business Services. Especially if you’re a woman…. Liz and Joan reveal behaviors and strategies that can help leaders, change… Continue reading From the National Speakers Association: “The Dragon Lady of Leadership Accountability” Liz Weber

Cut Through the Noise: Straight Talk from Dani Ticktin Koplik

The clean, green economy is launching a slew of new businesses and business models that have not existed before.  What are the leadership issues in managing such a new industry?  How can we navigate this new space? Dani Ticktin Koplik, principal of dtkResources is the perfect person to discuss this with.  A leadership coach who… Continue reading Cut Through the Noise: Straight Talk from Dani Ticktin Koplik

#PoweredbyWomen

In honor of Women’s Awareness Month we want to share this article posted by the Clean Energy Trust. Despite the difficulties women have faced breaking into STEM industries these women have not only broken through but are “expertly running the dynamic and rapidly changing world of science and technology.” Bravo! Powered by Women: The New… Continue reading #PoweredbyWomen

‘Shark Tank’ winner, Andrea Sreshta

Andrea Sreshta, Luminaid Cofounder

Listen to this exciting interview with recent ‘Shark Tank’ winner, Andrea Sreshta. She and her business partner were awarded $200K from Mark Cuban (and his support) for their product, LuminAID, a solar powered inflatable light. In response to the massive earthquake in Haiti, LuminAID was born out of the need the two saw for one… Continue reading ‘Shark Tank’ winner, Andrea Sreshta

The Passion Test – Interview with Alaina Love

How do you find the job that makes you feel your best?  This can sometimes feel like an unattainable goal but with some advice from Aliana Love you’ll find the inspiration to find it and tips on getting you there.  Aliana Love is president of Purpose Linked Consulting and author of “The Purpose Linked Organization:… Continue reading The Passion Test – Interview with Alaina Love

Brandon Owens

What is the “power of the one percent”? Listen to Brandon Owens, a leader in the GE Ecomagination division of GE talk with Joan about the utility of the future, and what GE is doing to fill the skills gap in the energy industry.

Joan on UR Business Network

Do you want your business to prosper from the clean energy economy?  Then listen to Green Connections host Joan Michelson on UR Business Network with tips on how to do so. In this interview  UR Business Network, MYOB – Mind Your Own Business Radio Show for Entrepreneurs with Rick Brutti, Joan speaks about the need for more… Continue reading Joan on UR Business Network

Sheryl Sandberg and Anna Maria Chávez on ‘Bossy,’ the Other B-word

Sheryl Sandberg and Anna Maria Chávez on ‘Bossy,’ the Other B-word Confident girls are often called the other B-word, and it can keep them from reaching their full potential, write Sheryl Sandberg and Anna Maria Chávez Sheryl: When my brother and sister describe our childhood, they will say that I never actually played as a child but instead… Continue reading Sheryl Sandberg and Anna Maria Chávez on ‘Bossy,’ the Other B-word

Report Findings on Women in Science, Engineering and Technology

See the findings from The Center for Talent Innovation on Barriers to Women in Science Engineering and Technology Athena Factor 2.0: Accelerating Female Talent in Science, Engineering & Technology In this report, we revisit the science, engineering and tech (SET) landscape-expanded to include Brazil, China, and India as well as the U.S. – to determine… Continue reading Report Findings on Women in Science, Engineering and Technology

New Energy.gov Video Series Highlights Women in STEM Fields

Women in STEM :  The White House Blog interviews Carter Wall, Director of Performance Solar Division for Broadway Electrical Company.   Carter developed an interest in science at an early age, yet struggled to find examples of women scientists and engineers beyond historical figures, like Marie Curie. A lack of relatable role models ultimately didn’t stop… Continue reading New Energy.gov Video Series Highlights Women in STEM Fields