Jennifer Goodwin: The Power of Raising Your Hand
In my company, we have a Women’s Field Association which allows for women in similar positions across the nation to connect, learn and share tips and tricks. In a meeting a few weeks ago, the group facilitator asked for anyone who thinks they are doing a good job to raise their hand. I was the ONLY […]
Jennifer Goodwin: Addicted to Busyness
Disclaimer from the author: I want to make sure I don’t come across as using the word addiction in a casual manner. Addiction is serious, very real and has caused turmoil in many lives. Does the following scenario sound familiar? You walk up to an acquaintance you haven’t seen for a while. “Hello!” they say, […]
A Conversation With Jennifer Goodwin, Recruiting Operations Specialist at Northwestern Mutual
During March, the Salt Lake Chamber is highlighting influential women in Utah. By sharing their stories and advice, we hope to bring awareness to the importance of Women’s History Month. What does success mean to you? To me, success means failing over and over and over again and still refusing to give up. It’s using […]
Jennifer Goodwin: Hold on a Second…Am I the Only Businesswoman in the Room?
Whether it is race, age, gender, or sexual orientation, I am sure we have all experienced being an “only” in the room at one point or another. Being an “only” can be extremely anxiety-inducing or simply feeling icky. Considering we spend 40+ hours each week in the workplace, it makes sense to want to feel […]