WGG Inspiration Session: Carla Harris | How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work

Based on the great feedback & active discussions from our Women's History Month Inspiration Sessions, we'll be offering Monthly Inspiration sessions where all GumGummers are encouraged to join in!

For Friday's Session, we'll listen to a TedWomen talk by Carla Harris | How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work.

The workplace is often presented as a meritocracy, where you can succeed by putting your head down and working hard. Wall Street veteran Carla Harris learned early in her career that this a myth. The key to actually getting ahead? Get a sponsor: a person who will speak on your behalf in the top-level, closed-door meetings you're not invited to (yet). Learn how to identify and develop a productive sponsor relationship in this candid, powerful talk.

For those newer to GumGum, these sessions are an opportunity for us to slow down, listen to an inspiring podcast or TedTalk and then open up to a round table discussion on what we've just watched.

Bring your coffee, lunch, etc. and let's get inspired!