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NAA Career Webinar Series
  • Tuesday, March 21, 2023 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Learning how to advocate for yourself during a health crisis will help you get the skills you need to advocate for yourself in all areas of your life. But what does it really mean to be your own advocate? How does one get the right care? It all st...
  • Tuesday, February 21, 2023 · 1:00 PM CST
    You’re a new graduate navigating the field of tech and a recruiter reaches out to you with an opportunity. Or maybe you reach out to them. How do you turn that connection into a job? What materials or questions should you have prepared? How do you...
  • Tuesday, January 17, 2023 · 11:00 AM CST
    Healthy living comes from creating nourishment, connections and presence in our daily life. What we eat, drink and how we sleep nourish us. Connecting to our body, ourselves, nature and our communities keeps passion and focus alive within us. B...
  • Thursday, December 8, 2022 · 12:00 PM CST
    Worried about seeing family during the holidays? Can you already picture the conflicting views and attempts to shame your choices, relationships, and body? Going home for the holidays doesn't have to feel like a headache - boundaries can help! Joi...
  • Tuesday, November 29, 2022 · 11:00 AM CST
    Working for yourself is inherently risky—but so is traditional employment, as the last few pandemic years have underscored. In certain industries, like journalism, volatility and retrenchment have been the norm for more than a decade. How can we i...
  • Wednesday, November 9, 2022 · 12:00 PM CST
    We often think about the term “management” in a downward sense: a supervisor managing an employee or a team. However, when you start to think of management as multidirectional you open the opportunity for creating a better rapport with your boss o...
  • Thursday, October 20, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDT
    In honor of infant and pregnancy loss month, join Isabella Herrera ’21 MA and Nattalie Wolff-Tseng ’21 MA from Elevated Healthcare as they discuss how to take care of your mental wellbeing when family building doesn't go according to plan. From mi...
  • Thursday, October 6, 2022 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Whether you’re a recent graduate at the beginning your career or a mid-level executive presently working in government or industry making the transition into consulting, the guide to getting started is roughly the same. With more than 40 years of ...
  • Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · 2:00 PM CDT
    Interested in making the transition into Tech, but your background is decidedly not technical? Feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? Gain insight from someone who has successfully made the transition to a technical role with a non-technical ba...
  • Thursday, June 2, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Conflict in the workplace is normal and even healthy, though unprocessed conflict can lead to tension and anxiety while wasting an opportunity for learning and growth. Understanding your style of handling conflict—avoidant, cooperative, assertive...
  • Monday, May 16, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDT
    If the name Justin Barbin ’11 sounds familiar, that’s because he’s been documenting Northwestern events for over a decade now. As a student he covered the campus party scene with STITCH Fashion Magazine, worked closely with The Daily and North by ...
  • Friday, May 6, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDT
    You've been thrown into what's supposed to look like "normal life" again, and let's be real - it's been hard. At this point, you don't know how much more stress you can take. There's no empty space left in your day, the coffee comes to you in gall...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Career Skills
  • Thursday, October 6, 2022 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Whether you’re a recent graduate at the beginning your career or a mid-level executive presently working in government or industry making the transition into consulting, the guide to getting started is roughly the same. With more than 40 years of ...
  • Thursday, June 2, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Conflict in the workplace is normal and even healthy, though unprocessed conflict can lead to tension and anxiety while wasting an opportunity for learning and growth. Understanding your style of handling conflict—avoidant, cooperative, assertive...
  • Thursday, February 10, 2022 · 12:00 PM CST
    What does it mean to write your own narrative? How do you create space for yourself to pursue your passions?

    Join Lauren “Lo” Harris ’18, recent alum and New York based illustrator and animator, who has been featured in The Chicago Tribune, TODA...
  • Thursday, November 18, 2021 · 12:00 PM CST
    This webinar content would be of benefit to anyone interviewing at any level.

    https://gettingtheoffer.com/job-interviews-arent-converting-to-offers/

    If you’ve been having a brutal time when it comes to actually landing a job offer, you may want ...
  • Tuesday, November 16, 2021 · 12:00 PM CST
    This webinar is targeted to early career and those looking to transition to another organization or industry.

    Have you hit the "job search black hole"? You're applying to job after job but getting no response? It could be that your resume isn't d...
  • Wednesday, March 31, 2021 · 2:00 PM CDT
    Get a sneak peek into what being a product manager is like from companies like startups to big tech.

    Learn about the growing field of product management from a product manager who has worked at both public tech companies and startups. In this web...
  • Wednesday, March 17, 2021 · 2:00 PM CDT
    Terry Bayer ’72 will discuss the opportunity for women to join corporate boards. Terry will share her own experience on corporate boards and provide guidance on how to get started on your path to the boardroom. Joining Terry, as her guest, will b...
  • Wednesday, March 10, 2021 · 12:00 PM CST
    Being on video isn’t easy, but with a few simple tips you can ensure you stand out, whether you’re leading a team meeting, hosting a webinar, presenting on the big (virtual) stage, or promoting your brand on social media sites like LinkedIn. In a ...
  • Thursday, January 14, 2021 · 11:00 AM CST
    Is artificial intelligence ready to take over the hiring process?
    After using, testing, and demo'ing nearly 30 AI staffing tools, this is what the CEO of Peterson Technology Partners, Nick Shah, learned.

    Nick shares his first-hand experience afte...
  • Wednesday, November 18, 2020 · 11:00 AM CST
    Along with the numerous challenges 2020 has brought to the world, there are myriad opportunities to solve problems. Farley Center director Hayes Ferguson provides a look at how faculty and students have made the most of a challenging situation, se...
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2020 · 12:00 PM CST
    Get ready to grow and cherish your network in a way that doesn’t feel sales-y, inauthentic, or gross (even when networking means sitting at home!). You'll learn how to create meaningful, authentic connections on Zoom, the mindset you need to show ...
  • Wednesday, October 14, 2020 · 11:00 AM CDT
    Join Northwestern’s Director of Sustainability, Greg Kozak, who will discuss Northwestern’s sustainability initiatives, goals, and accomplishments and what’s in store for Northwestern moving forward.
Transitions
  • Tuesday, February 19, 2019 · 11:00 AM CST
    Thinking about pursuing a graduate degree or making a career change, and wondering about how to make the transition, in particular, on the financial end of things? We invite you to join us for an insightful and practical webinar that will address...
  • Wednesday, January 16, 2019 · 12:00 PM CST
    In this workshop you will clarify your business and personal dreams and design your freedom pathway to a breakthrough year in 2019. (Includes guided coaching, exercises, and a helpful workbook to take home with you.)
  • Tuesday, October 16, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Find out how to combine the tax advantages of your IRA or 401(k) with the returns generated by Real Estate, Private Equity (including crowdfunding), Gold, Private lending, cryptocurrency, and more. Join us for this no-nonsense, fact filled presen...
  • Tuesday, September 25, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    We spend such an inordinate amount of time trying to define and become successful in our personal and professional lives that we are often unaware of when we have achieved our goals. Furthermore, many of us often look back and realize that we have...
  • Thursday, August 2, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    This webinar will present an overview and comprehensive timeline for high school students and their families to help minimize the stress of applying to college. Tune in for practical tips to help you stay organized and on schedule. Learn how to ...
  • Thursday, June 7, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    “What do I do now?” This question hits with a thud just a few times in our lives. It is central in the minds of many at the beginning of a new life phase that didn’t exist a generation ago, one that the speaker calls “Starting Older.”

    The tr...
  • Monday, April 30, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    The transition to parenthood is widely recognized in the research literature on couples and families as a time of vulnerability for couples, and relationship satisfaction tends to decrease in the first 5 years after having children. Why does this...
  • Thursday, April 19, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Moving up in your organization? Most people became a manager to assume more authority and responsibility. And do they ever get it! Transitioning from an individual contributor to a manager of others is a whole new ballgame. In this webinar we expl...
  • Thursday, March 22, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    A good estate plan should provide peace of mind to you and your family. In this webinar, learn about how to plan for the future as we explore basic estate plans, tax planning, asset protection, marital agreements, and other estate planning conside...
  • Wednesday, January 24, 2018 · 12:00 PM CST
    We are living longer than ever; and more of this time is spent after our primary career or focus of effort is over. In this discussion, we will cover the key personal and emotional components that predict successful aging. Recent research and evol...
  • Wednesday, September 20, 2017 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Thinking about graduate school? Getting ready for a job search? Join two experts for some practical tips on getting noticed as an applicant. Don Martin is a former admissions dean, and coaches over 40 grad school applicants each year. Kevin Ki...
  • Wednesday, September 13, 2017 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Everything has changed and nothing has changed. Getting into top American universities has never been easy; these days we regularly see admit rates hovering around 10%. What’s different about those “lucky few”? What is admissions looking for an...
Leadership
  • Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · 12:00 PM CST
    Ask business leaders what it takes to get to the top, and invariably “executive presence” will be on the shortlist. Sometimes it’s called charisma, other times leadership, and most generally it’s simply called presence. Is this something you have?...
  • Tuesday, October 30, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Athletics at any level can help to develop critical leadership and career skills. Employers love to recruit high school and college athletes for their skills in teamwork, resiliency, time management, discipline, and communication. However, athle...
  • Wednesday, October 10, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    In today’s increasingly competitive market place, employees often have many choices and are not afraid to leave a job for one that gives them more chance to grow and shine. Identifying and retaining the rising and future leadership stars in your o...
  • Thursday, January 24, 2019 · 12:00 PM CST
    Voice is the wave of the future…

    Explore how Voiceover and your expertise can open opportunities that:

    • Align yourself with the power and possibilities of your voice

    • Enrich your life

    • Diversify your income

    and

    • Get your voic...
  • Wednesday, December 12, 2018 · 12:00 PM CST
    Dr. Thomas Alm, Clinical Psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern, will discuss how our brains evolved to be primed for threat but how often our level of response doesn’t match the threat we are facing. He will talk about the benefits...
  • Thursday, November 15, 2018 · 12:00 PM CST
    Difficult situations can become manageable, in your personal or professional life, with emotional fitness. In this webinar, you’ll hear what it takes to be emotionally fit, so that you can re-connect to yourself and others. You will learn:

    • Th...
  • Wednesday, October 17, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Want to live longer, better? Living an active, fulfilling life well into your 90’s – and possibly your 100’s- may be easier than you think! Longevity expert Dan Buettner traveled the world to meet the planet’s longest lived people in unique commun...
  • Wednesday, September 12, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Let’s face it, life isn’t always easy. Many of us spend our days running from one thing to the next with little time to breathe, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Although our stress is often triggered by events outside our control, th...
  • Wednesday, June 20, 2018 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Many find that the beginning of summer offers an opportunity to slow the hectic pace of professional life down, at least a bit. Whether your pace will slow down or not, this time of year can provide an opportunity to do some self-care and start so...
  • Tuesday, March 6, 2018 · 12:00 PM CST
    During the past 40 years, dual-income households have nearly doubled, and female breadwinning households are on the rise. In this discussion, we will cover the unique challenges dual-income couples face from the “second-shift” to the current child...
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2017 · 12:00 PM CST
    Do you crave better work-life balance but aren't quite sure how to make it happen without jeopardizing your goals? Join Apryl Zarate Schlueter '02, Happiness/Productivity Coach and Author of Finding Success in Balance: My Journey to The Cheerful M...
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2017 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Trauma shocks our bodies and minds. Though our bodies often heal in good time, our minds are trickier to repair. How does trauma affect our mental health, and what can be done to bring about lasting healing? Alum Kristina Cowan, longtime journalis...
  • Thursday, October 19, 2017 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Many leaders experience challenging work environments, complex relationships, and demanding responsibilities. This introductory workshop draws on the theory, research, and experiential exercises to give participants a practical “toolkit” to use in...
  • Tuesday, July 25, 2017 · 12:00 PM CDT
    How can we keep up our healthy eating habits when we are on the road?

    Perhaps you have business trips or you’re traveling with your family. When we are away from home it can be tough to maintain a good diet. We are staying in hotels or with f...
  • Thursday, July 13, 2017 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Do you want stronger and healthier relationships? Do you want to take more time for yourself? Do you want to be the best version of yourself in every regard of life?

    The key ingredient to achieving success and happiness is living a balanced lif...
Relationships
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