Events

What happens when your profession, passion, mission, and vocation come together? You discover your "ikigai" -- or "reason for being."  Ikigai (pronounced “ick-ee-guy”) is a Japanese concept that was developed in response to Japan’s notorious work culture.  Join us to hear Patti Poppe, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy, as she shares many different stories as they relate to her personal life and career, and how impactful a philosophy of ikigai has been.

The POWER of Perception! Join this virtual session to discuss the importance of having the right perception of self and others. Perception in the workplace vary between men and women. As women advance in their career, their perception of the equality of opportunities decreases. Come discuss how our perceptions can be limiting our progress and opportunities and how to overcome those self-limiting behaviors.