PBWC Connections Archives

Connections magazine is provided as a benefit to the 22,000 members and supporters of the non-profit Professional BusinessWomen of California. Each power-packed issue features practical advice to kick-start your career and improve your life.

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Past Issues

Spring 2008 issue What's inside, download With four generations of women in the workplace, PBWC is working hard to support women in all stages of their careers. Find tips you can implement right away, such as Paula Beck's advice on making positive changes in your life. Or rev-up your soft skills with Peggy Klaus, avoid the stress traps with Dr. Carol Scot, and learn Beverly Butler's 10 tips to plan a meeting like a pro. Plus, our new column on the hottest products, services and ideas for professional women.	Fall 2007 issue What's inside, download California's women are making history in business, government and academics. This issue is dedicated to all the women who are leading the way. Learn from experts like Cindy Solomon on the leadership gap, how to make the transition back to work from stay-at-home mom, and much more.	Spring 2007 issue What's inside, download This issue is a salute to women as a community that is banding together to share inspiration and encouragment on the path to success. Enjoy invaluable tips and advice from experts like Fast Company's Margaret Heffernan, on women's entrepreneurship being the story of our age, plus leadership expert Deborah Collins Stephens, and reader favorite Sam Horn, author of POP! Stand Out from the Crowd. Much more inside.
Fall 2006 issue What's inside, download This issue is dedicated to all women striving to achieve their full potential. Enjoy invaluable tips and advice from experts like Arianna Huffington, who shares her insights on becoming fearless, and life lessons from pros like Cindy Solomon, 'Courage Advisor to the CEOs'. Plus, learn about Organic Networking, 5 Keys to Leadership Success, the latest Book Club recommendations, and much more.	Spring 2006 issue What's inside, download This issue celebrates the "Power of Connection" - Learn tips from one of Bank of America's leading women, and an award-winning entrepreneur who is sharing her lessons for success on a showstring budget. Don't miss former California Senator Jackie Speier's insights on the power of women's votes, plus tips and advice to improve your career and life.

Online Articles by Department

Book Club
Mercury News: This is Not the Life I Ordered more
Our Hot List of Page Turners more
UnderCover: Spotlight: Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling by Jane Hyun more
UnderCover: Spotlight: What Women Want by Celinda Lake and Kellyanne Conway more

Career
Not the Career I Ordered: 5 Ways to Reinvent & Reignite Your Work Life by Deborah Collins Stephens more
Hire Places: Tory Johnson Takes Women's Careers to the Next Level more
Are You Marketable? Pearls of Wisdom to get Ahead in Competitive Environments by Jennifer Hedding more
5 Things You Must Do Before a Job Interview, by Melanie Szlucha more
10 Ways You can Get Ahead in the Workplace by Laura Deck more

Connect
5 Steps to Free Publicity By Melanie Rembrandt more
Communication: The Key to Successful Cross-Cultural Teams, By Jackie McNab more
Learning to Listen - The Key to Better Negotiating Skills, By Donna Robinson more
New! PBWC Connections Journal: Inspirations and Wisdom from PBWC Members and Supporters more

Grow
Reaching for the Stars by Snehal Desai more
A Mother's Touch by Kandace Arens more
Discussing Wealth With Your Children by Karen Klein more

Lead
Lessons in Leadership: It's a balancing act by Nicole Pollart more
It's Women Time! The Power of Our Vote by Senator Jackie Speier more
Leadership Lessons from the Fast Lane: 6 Questions Leaders Should Ask by Deborah Collins Stephens more

Organize
You've Got (Lots of) Mail: How to Organize a Chaotic E-Mail Inbox by Pierre Khawand more

PBWC Articles
PBWC Appoints Business & Community Leader Shirley Gordon to Board more
Meet Helen Mendel, PBWC's New CEO by Joanna Rustin more
Discover Your Potential by Patricia Williams more

Pamper
New rest for the wicked by Patricia Kutza more

Persevere
How She Does It by Margaret Heffernan more
Sweet Success: 7 Steps for a Thriving Small Business by Aundrea Lacy more
The Art of War for Women: A Holistic Approach to Winning by Chin-Ning Chu more
Is Entrepreneurship for You by Jeff and Rich Sloan more
The Entrepreneur's Journey: Lessons for Success on a Shoestring by Judi Henderson-Townsend more

Restore
Peak Performance: Signs that Signal it's Time to Call a Coach by Ruth Simone more
Women and Heart Health: A Vital Connection by Karen Rathmell more
Healthy Pleasures: The Health Benefits of Sensuality, Optimism, and Altruism by Dr. David Sobel more

Succeed
Are You Standing Out? by Sam Horn more
Win-Win: 5 Essentials to Negotiation Success by Daniel Shapiro, Ph.D. & Tiffany Washburn more

Technology
You've Got (Lots of) Mail: How to Organize a Chaotic E-Mail Inbox by Pierre Khawand more

Young Women
Reaching for the Stars by Snehal Desai more
A Mother's Touch by Kandace Arens more
PBWC Awards Three $5,000 Scholarships to Outstanding High School Girls more
Cast Your Vote and Make a Difference by Joanna Rustin more


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