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- by Holly Burton
Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Resources, coaching & community for ambitious women who want to take their career and leadership to the next level
What We Do
Networking
A community of ambitious women who actually get your working world
Education
Actionable career & leadership advice that solves your real work problems
Coaching
Executive & leadership coaching to help you climb the ladder
About WIMDI
WIMDI is a community for ambitious intermediate and senior women in male-dominated industries.
We've got the resources, training, and network of like-minded women to help you build your leadership skills, move up the ladder, and take on the world!
Why All The Clothespins?
I know what you're thinking: Is this some kind of terrible joke about women doing laundry?
Nope! Our Famous WIMDI Clothespins™ come from our in-person events. We use 'em to attach our nametags (without snagging our hair and fancy business shirts with pins and sticky tape). Pretty smart, right?
They're WIMDI's symbol of how we adapt not-a-perfect-fit business practices to our unique needs -- with a fun twist!
Our Next Events
A Manager's Guide to Dealing With Toxic Employees
October 17th, 2024 | 05:30 - 7:30 pm PDT
We’re here to get you out of ostrich mode and into action with all the information and tools you need to recognize and address poisonous behaviours on your team.
Café Lunch
October 31st, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Online small-group networking with women in male-dominated industries who get you!
Café Night In-Person!
May 16th, 2024 | 05:30 - 7:00 pm PDT
Vancouver IRL small-group networking with women in male-dominated industries who get you!
Expert Ask Me Anything: Salary Negotiation
November 14th, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm PST
Learn the tools of the negotiation trade so you can (hopefully!) go out and get yourself a big raise.
Get The Latest WIMDI Updates
Articles
Demystifying Working with Leadership & Executive Coaches
Ok, so we’ve all heard of executive coaching – but what the heck is this mysterious thing that HBR keeps telling us senior leaders use to improve their performance? read more
How The F-Shaped Reading Pattern Can Transform Your Resume
Ever feel like people barely read the resumes you spend hours carefully customizing, spell checking, and adjusting to pixel perfection?
read more >
3 Questions to Help Choose Your Next Job Strategically
The job offer that you accept today will have a huge effect on your career.read more >
#WIMDIwins - The Million Dollar Idea
Andrea went from almost-fired to pitching – and heading up – her literal million dollar idea for her company.
#WIMDIwin
Thank you for the Setting Clear Expectations as a Manager webinar yesterday. I completely identified with the manager who gives vague deadlines and who does not set clear expectations.
The guidance was exceptional and I have already used it successfully with my staff less than 24 hours later!
- Jane | Director of IT -
#WIMDIwin
I had a feeling my raise this year wouldn't be as much as I deserved. So I attended WIMDI's Owning Your Performance Review talks and used what I learned to prepare for my review.
During my review, when my manager offered me my raise, I politely explained to them that it wasn't adequate. Then explained my value, my worth, and clearly defined the value I create for the company. They tripled my original raise amount!
- Anne, VP Professional Services in a Vancouver Tech Firm
#WIMDIwin
I finally got a mentor that thinks I’m a badass! As a woman in a male-dominated industry, making sure I'm respected for the knowledge I have is essential, but it's a tricky line to walk when you're looking for mentoring.
WIMDI taught me how to present my work, my skills, and the things I could offer in my mentoring relationships so they seemed valuable. Now I'm learning new skills and being seen as top talent.
- Elizabeth, Project Manager at a Pharmaceutical Company -
#WIMDIwin
Thank you for the Setting Clear Expectations as a Manager webinar yesterday. I completely identified with the manager who gives vague deadlines and who does not set clear expectations.
The guidance was exceptional and I have already used it successfully with my staff less than 24 hours later!
- Jane | Director of IT -
Videos
Free WIMDI Cheat Sheets
Ever wished you had a bunch of easy-to-follow step-by-step guides for your trickiest work situations? Look no further!
WIMDI's collection of worksheets, scripts, and cheat sheets will help you handle all your career & leadership issues with been-there-done-that confidence. Check 'em out!
