Accelerate Your Influence & Impact: Career Advancement Strategies for Women in Business

Duration: 45-120 mins

Audience: Professional Women

Areas of Focus:  Women in leadership, career advancement, self-worth, alignment, authenticity, confidence, sponsorship, and executive exposure

Description:

Are you looking to expand your influence and impact—but feel stuck, short on time, or unsure of the next step? You’re not alone. Many professional women strive to advance their careers, yet they often encounter obstacles that slow their progress, from self-doubt to limited access to key decision-makers.

JJ DiGeronimo has been there. As a woman in tech, she faced similar challenges and spent years researching how high-performing professionals navigate their careers. What she found is that delivering exceptional results is just one piece of the puzzle. To truly accelerate your impact, you must take intentional steps to enhance your visibility, attract sponsors, and align your efforts with career catalysts.

The good news? With today’s access to information, networks, and strategic positioning, there are actionable steps you can take to propel your career forward. In this powerful keynote, award-winning author JJ DiGeronimo shares proven strategies from her six-time award-winning book, Accelerate Your Impact: Action-Based Strategies to Pave Your Professional Path. This professional playbook empowers women at all career stages to take intentional steps toward leadership and influence.

Professional Women who attend this session will:

• Identify common career obstacles for women and how to navigate them.
• Showcase accomplishments with confidence to gain visibility and influence.
• Evaluate project requests, ensuring they align with career goals.
• Leverage mentors and sponsors to accelerate career opportunities.

Even if you’re not actively seeking a change today, positioning yourself now ensures that the right opportunities will be within reach when you’re ready to take the next step. Don’t miss this empowering discussion designed to help you build your plan to accelerate your impact!

Testimonials: https://www.jjdigeronimo.com/programs/testimonials/

Program Resources:

JJ’s Award-Winning Books can be included as a tool for attendees to follow along!

Publications:

• Accelerate Your Impact: Action-Based Strategies to Pave Your Professional Path
• Podcast: Career Strategies for Women that Work

Example Questions for a Follow-up Panel:

• What are your career aspirations?
• What key strategy has helped you in advancing your career opportunities?
• What types of fears have held you back in your career? Or how do self-doubt and fear show up for you at work?
• What strategies do you use to share your accomplishments?
• How have you benefited from career catalysts?
• Could you benefit from a Career Sponsor now?
• What career advice would you offer to the group that has helped you create more influence and impact?
• How do you stay motivated and centered?
• Do you have a favorite quote or inspiration book?

Unlocking Your Potential with Mentors and Sponsors

Duration: 45-60 Mins

Audience: Professionals – geared toward women, but men often attend

Areas of Focus: Sponsorship, Self-Efficacy, Self-Doubt, Promotion Paths, and Project Alignment

Alternative Titles:

• Beyond Hard Work: Activating Your Career Catalysts for Women in Business
• Work Smarter, Not Harder: Career Acceleration Techniques for Women in Business

Description:

Are you ready to supercharge your career growth and unlock your full potential? In this transformative keynote, you’ll discover the power of strategically aligning yourself with mentors, sponsors, and career catalysts.

JJ DiGeronimo, an acclaimed author and career expert, will guide you through a proven roadmap to build lasting relationships with influential professionals who can help you achieve your goals faster and with greater ease.

By attending this keynote, you’ll leave empowered with a clear understanding of what you want in your career, who to contact, and how to foster enduring relationships with mentors and sponsors. Equipped with JJ DiGeronimo’s expert insights and actionable strategies, you’ll be poised to leverage your career milestones, align with the right opportunities, and make connections to activate your professional goals.

Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your career growth and unlock the doors to success. Join us for this transformative keynote and take control of your professional journey today!

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to identify and connect with mentors, sponsors, and career catalysts that are best for you.
• Gain confidence in articulating your impact to date and future aspirations.
• Discover strategies to overcome common roadblocks and fears.
• Acquire practical tips and conversation starters to initiate and maintain meaningful connections with mentors and sponsors.

Publications:

• Accelerate Your Impact: Action-Based Strategies to Pave Your Professional Path 

Podcast: 

• Career Strategies for Women that Work

Online:

Self-Paced Course: https://jjdigeronimo.com/careermentorsandsponsors/

Sample Panel Questions:

• In your experience, what are the key differences between a mentor and a sponsor?
• What did you wish you had known about the difference between mentors and sponsors years ago?
• How do you identify the right mentors and sponsors?
• How did you approach potential mentors or sponsors? Can you share strategies for initiating these relationships?
• What have you prepared to work with mentors and sponsors actively?
• Can you give an example of how a mentor or sponsor has significantly impacted your career in tech?
• Have you ever been in a situation where a mentorship or sponsorship wasn’t working well? How did you handle it?
• How has your approach to maintaining mentors and sponsors changed as you’ve advanced in your career?
• In your opinion, what are the key responsibilities of a mentee or sponsee in these relationships?
• What lessons have you learned along the way with mentors and sponsors?
• How have you used your journey to be an effective mentor or sponsor?

Ignite Your Inner Fire: Embrace Your Whispers and Redefine Success

Duration: 45-60 Mins

Topic Focus: Self-Empowerment, Alignment, Fuel Stations, Perfectionism

Description:

Are you ready to explore a professional journey that prioritizes self-discovery, inner alignment, and meaningful impact? In this interactive keynote, award-winning author JJ DiGeronimo guides professional women through the transformative power of listening to their whispers—those subtle yet powerful inner nudges that lead to deeper fulfillment and aligned action.

Too often, we silence these whispers, dismissing them in favor of expectations, external validation, or the fear of uncertainty. But what if tuning into your inner wisdom could unlock a more authentic and energized path forward?

Drawing from her personal career evolution and her latest book, Seeking: 74 Key Findings to Raise Your Energy, Sidestep Your Self-Doubts, and Align with Your Life’s Work, JJ shares practical strategies and thought-provoking insights to help you:

Women professionals who attend will:

• Recognize the subtle signals guiding them toward greater alignment.
• Navigate fear-based career choices with reassurance that we all have doubts.
• Create space for passion projects that fuel their energy and purpose.
• Develop simple, actionable steps to raise your energy and connections.

Through engaging stories, reflective prompts, and actionable takeaways, this session will help you shift from simply checking the next box on your career path to intentionally designing a professional journey that resonates with who you are—and who you are becoming.

Whether you’re in a season of transition, seeking a greater sense of purpose, or simply curious about what’s next, this keynote will leave you with renewed perspective and tangible tools to increase your confidence and alignment.

Example Questions for a Follow-up Panel:

• Life is busy, with many demands. How do you navigate the many requests that come your way?
• How do you make the most of your time each week?
• What things do you keep in your schedule that you would consider a fuel station?
• What recent project or work has tapped into your potential in a new way?
• What types of fears have held you back in your career? Or how do self-doubt and fear show up for you at work?
• What projects do you hope to activate in 2025?
• How do you stay motivated and centered?
• Do you have a favorite quote or inspirational book?

Publication:

Seeking: 74 Key Findings to Raise Your Energy, Sidestep Your Self-Doubts, and Align with Your Life’s Work: https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Findings-Sidestep-Self-Doubts-Insights/dp/B0BKQCWJ62

Beyond the Busy: How to Align Your Yeses with Your Purpose

Duration: 30-60 Mins

Audience: Professional Men & Women

Topic Focus: Mindfulness, Time Management, Guilt, Alignment, Self-Empowerment & Impact

Other Suggested Titles:

• The Power of Purposeful Yeses: Aligning Your Actions for Maximum Impact

• Success by Design: Saying Yes with Intention and Impact

Description:

Are you ready to break free from the cycle of overcommitment and unfulfillment? Do you long to align your daily actions with your long-term aspirations and experience true joy in your personal and professional life? If you’re a woman or man seeking authentic strategies to harness your unique gifts and reach your desired outcomes, this transformative keynote is tailor-made for you.

Join award-winning author and woman on a mission, JJ, as she shares her game-changing framework that has empowered countless individuals to transform their mindset and amplify their impact. Through her active mindfulness practice, which she applies to every facet of her life as an author, podcaster, retreat director, and community leader, JJ has not only surpassed her professional goals but also discovered a profound sense of fulfillment.

By attending this keynote, you’ll unlock the power of purposeful yeses and gain the tools to transform your commitments from sources of stress and depletion to fountains of joy and fulfillment.

You’ll leave inspired, empowered, and equipped with authentic strategies to align your actions with your aspirations and manifest the life and career of your dreams.

Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a life-changing journey of purpose, impact, and alignment. Join us for this transformative keynote and take the first step toward unlocking your true potential and experiencing the power of purposeful yeses. Get ready to ignite your passion, harness your gifts, and create a life and career that fills you with joy and fulfillment!

In This Engaging Session, You’ll Gain Access To:

• A proven framework to align your schedule with your future goals, ensuring that every “yes” you give propels you toward your desired outcomes.

• Actionable strategies to infuse purpose and impact into your work, allowing you to find meaning and satisfaction in your daily endeavors.

• Steps to more daily alignment empower you to create your desired career and life.

• Invaluable insights from the best practices of like-minded professionals.

Example Questions for a Follow-up Panel:

• How do you determine what deserves a “yes” and what requires a “no” in your personal and professional life?

• Have you ever regretted saying yes to something? How did you handle it?

• What strategies do you use to ensure your yeses align with your long-term goals?

• How do you manage the guilt that often comes with saying no?

• How has saying purposeful yeses impacted your career or personal growth?

• What daily or weekly habits help you stay aligned with your purpose and avoid overcommitment?

• Can you share an example of a time when saying yes to the right opportunity created a significant positive impact?

• What advice would you give to someone struggling to set boundaries and prioritize their commitments?

• How do you handle external pressure to say yes to things that don’t align with your priorities?

• What role has mindfulness played in your decision-making process when evaluating commitments?

Publication:

MINDFULNESS FOR WORKING WOMEN: YOUR STORIES, YOUR BOUNDARIES, AND YOUR SEASONS

Duration: 30-60 Mins

Alternative Titles:

• Beyond the Hustle: Mindfulness and Boundaries for a More Joyful Life
• The Power of Presence: Mindfulness Strategies for Working Women

Description:

Are you so busy working through your task list that you miss the opportunities to experience the journey? You’re not alone! Many working women find themselves caught in an endless cycle of responsibilities, leaving little time to be fully present in their own lives.

In this lighthearted session, JJ DiGeronimo, a three-time award-winning author and mindfulness advocate for women in business, shares how mindfulness can help you reclaim your day, set healthy boundaries, and embrace the natural seasons of your life and career.

JJ’s own journey with mindfulness was not a choice. As a woman navigating a high-powered career, she thrived on achievement but found herself missing a deeper sense of fulfillment. Through mindfulness practices, she learned to quiet the constant mental chatter, become more present in her daily life, and foster deeper connections with those around her. The impact extended beyond personal growth—her ability to navigate workplace dynamics, relationships, and life’s transitions improved significantly.

Join JJ as she shares actionable mindfulness techniques, personal stories, and insights from her experiences, helping you integrate mindfulness into your busy schedule without it feeling like another task on your to-do list.

Key Takeaways:

• Gain tools and strategies for raising your awareness and alignment at work and in life.
• Understand how to navigate the different phases of your career and life with joy and resilience.
• Actionable steps and resources to integrate mindfulness into your daily life.

This keynote is designed for professional women looking to find more fulfillment in their daily experiences, create healthy boundaries, and fully embrace the opportunities and whispoers that present themselves. Whether you’re in a season of high energy and growth or one that calls for reflection and recalibration, mindfulness can be a transformative tool in your journey.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain new perspectives, tools, and ideas that you can apply at work and at home!

Example Questions for a Follow-up Panel:

• How do you incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine despite a busy schedule?

• What strategies have helped you set and maintain boundaries at work and home?

• How do you recognize when you are in a season of transition, and how do you navigate it mindfully?

• Can you share a moment when mindfulness helped you manage stress or avoid burnout?

• What are some small but impactful ways to create more joy and presence in daily life?

• How has mindfulness influenced your decision-making and leadership style?

• What challenges have you faced in practicing mindfulness, and how have you overcome them?

• How can mindfulness help improve communication and relationships in a professional setting?

• What role does self-compassion play in setting boundaries and reclaiming joy?

• Can you recommend any mindfulness resources, books, or practices that have made a difference for you

Publication:

Seeking: 74 Key Findings to Raise Your Energy, Sidestep Your Self-Doubts, and Align with Your Life’s Work: https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Findings-Sidestep-Self-Doubts-Insights/dp/B0BKQCWJ62

THE SPONSOR’S PLAYBOOK FOR CULTIVATING WOMEN LEADERS

An Executive Session

Duration: 30-60 Mins

Audience: Experienced Leaders, HR, Executives, Board of Directors

Description:

In today’s competitive landscape, organizations that prioritize talent are better positioned to attract top talent, drive innovation, and deliver superior business results. As an experienced leader, HR professional, or Board member, you play a crucial role in shaping your organization’s future by cultivating a leadership pipeline. This executive session is designed to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to become a powerful sponsor for women leaders within your company.

Join JJ DiGeronimo, an award-winning author and expert on advancing women in the workplace, as she shares her insights from over 20 years of experience in the high-tech industry. In this engaging and thought-provoking session, JJ will discuss the obstacles women face in their career advancement and provide actionable solutions based on research and real-world examples.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the business case for sponsoring women leaders.

• Learn strategies to engage women, leverage their unique perspectives, and foster impact and innovation.

• Gain insights into the importance of project allocation, self-efficacy, and employee engagement in retaining and advancing women within your organization.

• Discover how to lead with purposeful actions and become a career catalyst for women, from recruiting to promotions.

By attending this session, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your challenges and opportunities in fostering women’s leadership within your teams, companies, and industries. You’ll leave with a practical playbook for empowering women leaders and driving business success.

Additional Resources & Strategies:

Strategies to Sponsor Women at Work on LinkedIn: JJ DiGeronimo’s LinkedIn Profile

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• Is Project Allocation a Strategic Stimulus to Retain & Advance Talent?

• Does the Promotion Lens Vary in Your Organization?

• Your Middle Managers Hold Gems for Your Diversity Strategies

• Tapping into the Diverse Talent That Has Tapped Out

• Is Comfort Recruiting Influencing Your Talent Acquisition Strategies?

• Recruiting Women in Tech? Words Matter