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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 Clothespinsâ„¢ 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
Café Night In-Person!
May 21st, 2026 | 05:30 - 7:00 pm PT
Vancouver IRL small-group networking with women in male-dominated industries who get you!
The Hidden Scorecard: How Promotions & Pay Are Really Decided - In-Person!
June 4th, 2026 | 05:30 - 7:30 pm PT | Spare, 601 Hastings St, Vancouver
An inside look at how companies approach their performance frameworks so you can maximize your career growth.
Get The Latest WIMDI Updates
Articles
Answering Questions About Employment Gaps in Job Interviews
I know that one of the biggest sources of anxiety for my clients going through a job search after some time away from ye olde day job is how to answer questions about the employment gap in their resume. read more >
The Most Under-Discussed Predictor of Career Success
The glass cliff is an under-publicized but incredibly harmful challenge women face when working to advance their careers. read more
Choose When to Soften
A few months ago I listened to a podcast that made me want to throw my phone across the room in a fit of feminist rage. read more
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#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!
