Category: TRUST Blog
Unlocking Potential through Mentorship
By Kim Perry, TRUST President In the ever-changing health care landscape, leadership roles increasingly demand resilience, adaptability and unique perspectives. The value of a guiding light, in the form of mentorship, cannot be understated in navigating this complex terrain. The TRUST Mentorship Program is beginning to gear up for its 2024 cycle, with applications set…
Embracing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
By Kim Perry, TRUST President As women have made great strides in breaking down gender parity barriers, there’s one element that has often been overlooked – emotional intelligence (EQ). Women should embrace and leverage their emotional intelligence in their leadership journeys. Traditionally, leadership roles have been tied to stereotypes of assertiveness, decisiveness and emotional detachment…
Empowering Women Together: Video Update
As we approach the year’s halfway point, Kim Perry, 2023 TRUST President, provides a town hall update on upcoming events and work underway for the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST.
TRUST Membership Brings Superb Value
By Kim Perry, TRUST President Women’s leadership organizations like the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST have become increasingly popular as more and more women seek to break down barriers to support the collective journey to rise to leadership positions in various industries. I love hearing from TRUST members who are excited about our supportive community for…
Find Your Fierce – a chat with Teresa Sande, 2023 Forum Keynote
As TRUST President, it’s great to meet new people and connect with amazing women. One such woman is Teresa Sande, CEO and Founder of Mirror Mirror Strategies, and our keynote speaker for the 2023 TRUST Forum on April 27. I had the privilege of hearing Teresa speak at our fall Health & Well-being Retreat, and…
Celebrating Women in March and Beyond
By Kim Perry, TRUST President As we enter March, we’re reminded it is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women’s contributions throughout history. In addition, March 8 marks International Women’s Day, dedicated to promoting gender equality and celebrating the achievements of women. Coupled together, March is a time to reflect on women’s accomplishments and…
Feeling Proud and Protected Thanks to the CROWN Act
by Adriene Thornton, TRUST Associate Board Imagine being a new, young nurse preparing for your first professional job and being told your braids are not in compliance with the organization’s dress code, and you must remove them before your first day of work. I cannot explain the depth of the hurt I felt. The impact…
Supporting Our Members During Tough Times
By Kim Perry, TRUST President Life happens. It is a journey full of personal and professional ups and downs. And sometimes, we need additional support along the way. As a professional group, it’s important to constantly think about how best to serve our members at all stages of their careers and lives. One way to…
Great Things, Small Steps
By Kim Perry, TRUST President The years go by so much faster now than when I was a child. Is it because each year holds countless moments that build upon one another, growing more robust – appearing larger, faster – over time? The passage of time consists of numerous small steps that lead toward great…
Reflections of Gratitude
By Allison O’Connor, TRUST President “Life isn’t a matter of milestones but of moments.” ~ Rose Kennedy What a year 2022 has been! Many accomplishments and moments this past year mattered, but two stand out for me above all others. As I reflect on the past year, I cannot forget to thank four outstanding TRUST…
Why Women’s Leadership Matters
By Allison O’Connor, TRUST President Like many of you, I joined the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST to network with fellow women leaders and use my voice to benefit our emerging and future leaders. The 2022 Forum was a testament to this idea as we acknowledged the unique paths we travel and our collective journey to…
Reconnecting & Setting the Course on Many Levels
By Allison O’Connor, TRUST President The buzz has been steadily building for the 2022 TRUST Forum on October 12! As I write this blog, the Forum is just a few weeks away. I can’t wait to see so many friends in person again and make new connections. The past few years of the pandemic reminded…