An Excerpt from Keynote Speaker, Chistina Dancy, at the Women’s Leadership Society All-Circle Event
A vibrant gathering of women leaders—both mentors and mentees—focused on learning and networking at the third annual 2024 All Circle Event through the Women’s Leadership Society at Ameren Headquarters.
The event began with an inspiring welcome from the President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis, Michelle Tucker, who highlighted the invaluable benefits of mentorship. Throughout the event, attendees enjoyed insightful talks from local women leaders and participated in speed mentoring sessions.
Mentors and mentees, Julie Erickson, Melissa Humphrey, Michelle Tucker, and Jahara Davis
A highlight of the afternoon was from keynote speaker, Christina Dancy, Assistant Vice President and Community Impact Manager at U.S. Bank. In her talk, “Charting Your Path to Executive Leadership,” Christina shared her journey to executive leadership filled with roadblocks and opportunities.
Reflecting on her career, Christina described a nontraditional path filled with closed and wide-open doors, many tears, and quite a few moments of joy. As a child growing up in poverty and facing adult responsibilities, she learned to navigate life independently, leveraging every experience to her advantage.
An accidental banker who once dreamed of being a teacher, Christina discovered that success is not about following a set blueprint but about defining it individually. Her unique journey led to the development of distinct strategies that have been crucial to growth.
Keynote speaker, Christina Dancy
10 Strategies to Chart Your Path to Executive Leadership:
One’s path to leadership can be different for each person and you determine your success.
- Create your plan, write it down and determine your path.
- Shift your mindset from surviving to thriving.
- Stay the course.
- Ask lots of questions…then ask a few more.
- Find your people.
- Cultivate relationships.
- Do good and good will follow.
- Go to therapy.
- Have fun and find joy in every moment.
- Become a lifelong learner.
Through all her life experiences, each day presents a new opportunity to be, live, love and lead differently. She encouraged everyone to define their success and embrace their unique journey.
Mentorship Steering Committee members
About United Way’s Women’s Leadership Mentorship Program
The WLS Mentorship Program is led by and offered to Leadership Givers who identify as female. The program connects women leaders from across the region to help each other reach personal and professional goals. Participants and mentors connect and learn from each other, discussing topics of interest like career development and planning, influence and leadership, self-care, community service, and more.
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