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  Impact Stories

  How a Virtual Connection Turned into a Career Built on Shared Values

  Featuring Bose and Jessica Stark,  Forté Fellow, Duke Fuqua School of Business For Bose, every career fair is an opportunity to listen first. When the company joined their first Forté Virtual Career Fair, the goal was simple: meet women who reflect Bose’s values of innovation, collaboration, and curiosity. That’s where Bose first connected with Jessica […]

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  Early Career

  A Better Career Goal: Be Sponsor-Ready

  Before you read: Take our 2-minute self-assessment to see how sponsor-ready you are right now. Then come back to this article to understand what your results mean and how to build momentum from here. There comes a point in most careers when you realize you don’t want to stay exactly where you are. You’re ready for […]

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  Articles

  Jessica Kapadia on Trusting Your Inner Compass and Taking a Bet on Yourself

  When Forté MBA alumna Jessica Kapadia (Indiana University – Bloomington, Kelley School of Business, MBA 2010) reflects on her career, one theme stands out: learning to trust her inner compass. From her time at Apple to her current work with impact-driven ventures in Africa, Jessica’s path has been guided by self-reflection, courage, and a deep […]

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  Women on Boards

  Inclusion, Insight, and Inspiration — Reflections from the Global Women on Boards Conference

  Last year, I made the purposeful journey from Cologne to Brussels to attend a truly impactful event: Global Women on Boards Conference* – Promoting Inclusion and Allyship in Today’s Workplace. I had a hunch the effort would be worthwhile — and I was absolutely right. Held in a beautiful venue that encouraged both focus and […]

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  Mentorship

  Not-So-Secret Sauce: Growing Real Relationships That Power Your Career

  Ever catch yourself asking, “Where do I find a mentor or sponsor?” It’s a totally fair question—but here’s the twist: they’re not exactly hiding in aisle five between the notebooks and networking tips. These kinds of relationships aren’t something you stumble upon—they’re something you grow. The best mentor or sponsor? They usually start off as […]

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  Networking

  The Introvert’s Guide to Networking

  How to Build Meaningful Connections Without Leaving the House (or Putting on Shoes) If the word networking makes you want to retreat under a blanket with a book, you’re in good company. For many high-achieving women, especially those who thrive in thoughtful, intentional spaces, the traditional “networking hustle” can feel draining, inauthentic, and overwhelming. But […]

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