CAREER INSIGHTS & ADVICE
Work-Life Integration: How to Design a Career That Supports Your Whole Self
If you are anything like me, you woke up on January 1st with a renewed sense of purpose. “2026 is my year!” I thought, as I proceeded to plan out how I could incorporate my New Year’s resolution of self-care ...
Crisis Communication in an Era of Constant Visibility and Immediate Reaction
In today's hyper-visible world, an unexpected incident can instantly propel an organization or executive into the glare of public scrutiny. A single misstep, an unforeseen challenge, or a sudden accusation can become global news, amplified across social media. Within moments, ...
Life Is Too Short: Sam Wolf on Why Walking Away Can Be the Smartest Career Move
In this episode of the WomenHeard podcast, host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich sits down with public relations powerhouse Sam Wolf, Executive Vice President of Corporate & Public Affairs at Burson. Wolf’s “strategic sparkle” has built a career spanning small, midsized, and ...
Mentorship in Action: Empowering Women to Communicate Their Value
Does networking with new people still feel uncomfortable? Are you unsure how to confidently introduce and pitch yourself at events, job interviews, or coffee chats? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Many women ...
NYWICI Industry Spotlight Rene Jones
Rene Jones, Chief of Social Impact at United Talent Agency (UTA), has built a remarkable career rooted in purpose, storytelling, and the power of giving back. Today, she leads UTA’s global social impact efforts—supporting colleagues, high-profile clients, and philanthropic partners ...
Season’s Greetings NYWICI Members
2025 has brought significant headwinds and challenges across the communications landscape. Between dissolving DEI efforts, industry-wide restructuring and the heavy weight of layoffs that have touched many of our talented colleagues and friends, the communications environment is shifting beneath our ...