I had the opportunity to meet all the IT interns at The University of Vermont Health Network this week. Several of them are working on infrastructure teams that I am now responsible for as the interim Chief Technology 
Officer. They are all excited to be working with us, learning and contributing.
When it was my turn to introduce myself, I told them I’m committed to developing next generation leaders and am happy to make time to meet with any of them this summer if they want to talk and get career advice. My days are busy, but I hope at least some of them take me up on the offer. I will find the time.
We all need role models and people who are willing to help us develop and grow professionally. Female leaders in health IT represent only 30% of senior leadership so it’s not yet a level playing field. With our StarBridge Advisors C-change service, we focus on developing women leaders in health IT through online courses and coaching.
On June 18, Gale Thompson and I will be presenting a webinar, “Develop Women Leaders, Transform Leadership” as part of the HIMSS Women in Health IT series.
The learning objectives are to:
- Recognize that you are not the only one struggling with how to be effective, successful, and fulfilled.
- Learn how you can make foundational shifts with intention to craft the leader you want to be and the life you want to live.
- Discover clear, thoughtful steps you can take to steer your career progression while attending to your personal and family commitments. Explore ways you can be proactive in getting what you need/want both professionally and personally.
- Learn to give yourself permission to invest in your own well-being and leadership growth and commit to taking that next step.
For more information or to register for the webinar, click here.
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