Welcome to the PowHERful Perspectives blog

A new intimate blog series, where we share insights on leadership, career paths, allyship goals, self-care routines as well as what our member community does outside of work to be inspired.

Feed Your Mind as a Form of Self-Care

Feed Your Mind as a Form of Self-Care

Author: Fawn D. Martin, MBA, PMP, Chief Administrative Officer, First Harvest Credit Union Have you ever felt imposter syndrome and, if so, how did you navigate your way through it and manage self-doubt? I have had my bouts of self-doubt, questioning my belonging at...

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PowHERful Perspectives Year-in-Review

PowHERful Perspectives Year-in-Review

Author: Compilation As we reflect on the remarkable journey of POWER members, leaders and collaborators this past year, it is with great pride and admiration that we present this PowHERful Perspectives Year-in- Review roundup—a celebration of the incredible women who...

Have the Courage to Speak Up and Express Your Value

Have the Courage to Speak Up and Express Your Value

Author: Lerato Barney, Vice President and Chief Audit Officer, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Who inspired you to be a leader and why? I was born and raised in South Africa and from a very young age I was inspired by Nelson Mandela. Mandela was a revered...

Embrace the credo of being a life-long learner.

Embrace the credo of being a life-long learner.

Author: Trish Wellenbach, President and CEO Please Touch Museum, Chair of the Board Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson Health What inspiration do you draw from women that came before and after you in the workforce? Early in my career, I was not fully aware of an...

Leadership trajectory on my own terms.    

Leadership trajectory on my own terms.    

Author: Angelica Roiz, Partner, Grant Thornton How can women support other women in the workplace/in their organizations? One of the ways that I’ve found women can support other women in the workplace/in their organizations is by sharing their personal stories and...

What Trauma Taught Me About Leadership  

What Trauma Taught Me About Leadership  

Author: Erika Rothenberger, Performance Systems Director You were the victim of a random and horrific attack in the parking lot of your place of work. How has this experience affected you? Although the blood, bruises, scratches, cuts and marks are no longer...