May 06 Thu
2021

Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work

12:00PM - 01:00PM

 

Have you been told that you take criticism too personally? Do you judge yourself too harshly? We are taught to hide our emotions for fear of being perceived as “unprofessional.” But the truth is that the traits associated with highly sensitive individuals—empathy, self-awareness, critical thinking, communication, and intuition—are the “soft skills” that will be the most valuable in the workplace of the future. In this deep-dive webinar, human behavior expert and executive coach Melody Wilding, LMSW, will draw on decades of research and offer neuroscience-based strategies that individuals and organizations can use to recognize sensitivity as a superpower, not a detriment. You will learn concrete steps to help what she calls “Sensitive Strivers” – empathetic, driven individuals—break free from stress, perfectionism, and self-doubt to use sensitivity as a strength, and work and lead effectively, now and in the future world of work.

About the author Melody Wilding, LMSW is the author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work (Coming May 2021) and has coached hundreds of private clients, from CEOs and Fortune 500 executives to leaders from the US Department of Education, the Federal Reserve, and the United Nations. She teaches graduate-level human behavior and psychology. Her writing is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and Quartz. Her advice has been featured in the New York Times, The Cut, Oprah Magazine, NBC News, US News and World Report, and more.

  • Presentation
  • Open To The Public, Alumni AND Faculty/Staff
May 12 Wed
2021

Going Beyond Work-Life Balance

12:00PM - 01:00PM

Have you struggled with trying to find the elusive work-life balance?  Do you get bogged down with the day-to-day hustle? Work-life balance used to be an elusive and challenging goal for many, but now it's only part of the required formula for happiness and success.  To reach your full potential and live the life you've always wanted, you must shift your mindset and approach from the traditional notion of balance into the 21st century way of thinking and managing your life.  In this motivational webinar, John Walsh, author, and entrepreneur will help you make this transformational change. You will learn about the four primary areas of your life, the key questions you should ask yourself, and the specific tactics you can take to live a life beyond limits.

About the author: John Walsh is the Founder and CEO of StandoutX, a people performance and leadership company with an international podcast with the same name. John is an author, speaker, coach, and business advisor who previously had a  career as a Finance and Strategy executive with The Walt Disney Company and The Madison Square Garden Company. John currently serves on the Board of Directors for Disney's employee-owned credit union.

  • Presentation
  • Open To The Public, Alumni AND Faculty/Staff
May 13 Thu
2021

NatSec Brown Bags

12:00PM - 01:00PM Washington College of Law

We are excited to announce TLS’ new student-focused initiative, NatSec Brown Bags, with TLS Scholars-in-Residence Corin Stone and Alex Joel, and others from the TLS team.

Are you interested in national security but don’t know much about it? Do you want to work in the Intelligence Community but aren’t sure how to apply? Do you just want to chat about current legal developments related to national security? 

Come join TLS national security professionals for a monthly informal chat about NatSec issues that span the Intelligence Community, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Department of Defense, the US Government, privacy, and current events. We’ll answer your questions and provide thoughts on job opportunities, work-life balance, and more. No stress, just fun!

Who: Any WCL student – no need to have taken a national security class or have any background in natsec – just need to be interested!

When: Second Thursday of every month, 12-1pm. BYO lunch!

             [Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14, etc…]

Why: To give students an informal opportunity to chat with seasoned national security professionals about national security careers and other topics. To provide a better understanding of the US government’s national security agencies, roles, policies, and issues in an informal setting. To provide the opportunity for students to ask questions and get informal advice and mentoring, even if not taking a NatSec course.

  • Information Session
  • Open To Students
May 18 Tue
2021

How to Change Anyone’s Mind

12:00PM - 01:00PM

 

Everyone has something they want to change. Employees want to change their boss’ minds, and leaders want to transform organizations. Salespeople want to win clients, and marketers want to change consumer behavior.  Startups want to revolutionize industries, and nonprofits want to change the world. But change is hard. We push and push, but often nothing happens. Could there be a better way? In this webinar, New York Times Best Selling Author, Jonah Berger, introduces a revolutionary change approach. Successful change isn’t about pushing harder or exerting more energy. It’s about removing barriers and overcoming resistance by reducing friction and lowering the hurdles to action.  Discover the five hidden factors that impede change and how you can change anything by mitigating them.

About the author: Dr. Jonah Berger is a world-renowned expert on change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on. He has published over 50 articles in top‐tier academic journals, teaches Wharton’s highest-rated online course, and has published multiple New York Times bestsellers. He’s keynoted hundreds of events and frequently consults for organizations like Google, Apple, Nike, and the Gates Foundation. He’s been featured in NPR’s Marketplace, CBS This Morning, CNBC, USA Today, Fast Company Profile, Harvard Business Review, and The New York Times, to name a few.

  • Presentation
  • Open To The Public, Alumni AND Faculty/Staff
May 18 Tue
2021

Kicking Down the Door: Using Transferable Skills to Become an Entertainment Lawyer

01:00PM - 02:00PM

Why is it so difficult for lawyers to get a foot in the door of the
entertainment industry? How can you position yourself as a
young practitioner to segue into a multi-disciplinary career
in entertainment law?

Join WCL Alumni Relations, PIJIP, and TLS as we feature
WCL alumna Prietta Booker, formerly with SONY and now
Associate Director, Business & Legal Affairs at 300 Entertainment (home to such artists as Young Thug, Gunna, and Megan Thee Stallion), who will explain how highlighting relevant experience in other practice areas can be used to land you a job in the entertainment industry.

  • Presentation
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff