The AWT October event will be focused on the books and podcasts that have had major impact on how we think, live and work. Speakers will share 5-min long stories about how a book or podcast made them a better leader, teammate, colleague, or person.

Interested in sharing about your favorite book or podcast? Sign up here.    

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: Virtual! Join from where ever you like, but be sure you can hear us and we can hear you! We'll send the meeting link when you register.
• Attire: Who cares? Wear whatever you like but know that we would appreciate it if you had your camera on.
• Format: We will have a few minutes of networking and AWT announcements. Then, our members will get 5 minutes to teach us about their favorite book or podcast. 

The AWT October Lunch-n-Learn will feature 

Carrie Vanston with Leadership Mindset Success.

Shifting your mindset to the positive is one of the best - and fastest - ways to make a bigger impact on your business - and life. And if you're not out there making a difference with what you are doing, frankly, you're missing the boat! But how do you get started? And how do you learn to navigate all the in's and out's of mindset confidence?

Join us as Carrie Vanston teaches strategies in this interactive session to connect with what you really want, shift to a positive mindset, and lead with confidence so you will reach your goals quicker and with more joy and fulfillment. You will leave with strategies you can apply right away! 

You will learn how to: 

• Intentionally shift to a positive, growth mindset for new opportunities.
• Collaborate and communicate with others for better outcomes.
• Inspire yourself and others with leadership passion and uniqueness.

Important Details

• Location: Virtual! Join from where ever you like, but be sure you can hear us and we can hear you! We'll send the meeting link when you register.
• Attire: Who cares? Wear whatever you like but know that we would appreciate it if you had your camera on.
• Format: We will have a few minutes of networking and AWT announcements followed by a 30-40 minute long presentation. We hope to have some time at the end for Q&A. 

About Our Speaker

Carrie Vanston supports business owners, executives and their teams to power up their mindset, supercharge their impact, and live the life of their dreams. She co-authored the award-winning book MiniTrends and her articles appear in industry publications, most recently in June 2023 in the Texas CEO Magazine. She speaks on being a visionary leader and has made presentations around the world.

Carrie is the Ambassadors Officer at Austin’s Association of Corporate Growth and founded their C-Suite Roundtable and Mastermind. She is a Board Member at Technology Futures, Inc. and Advisor to the non-profit Art 84. She is a 2023 nominee for Austin Women in Business.

Carrie is also a Professional Speaker with the National Speakers Association, a Certified and Accredited Leadership Coach, and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. On the personal side, Carrie loves to dance, travel, and spend time with her two amazing teenage sons. 

KEY INFORMATION

• Attire: Wear whatever makes you feel good! Note that you may be standing some of the time so consider comfy shoes.
• Food: Appetizers and handhelds provided by Industry East
• Drinks: Open Bar - Cocktails, Wine, Beer, Cider, Water, and Sodas
• Location Details: Industry East, 1211 E 5th St. Ste 150, Austin, TX 78702
• Parking: There are two validated parking garages on the other end of the block. There is also plenty of street parking.

Join us for AWT's second annual Girlsgiving fundraiser! Austin Women in Technology is a non-profit organization, entirely led by the dedication of our passionate volunteers. Our funding relies solely on membership, sponsors, and generous donations. AWT serves over 500 women annually, fostering their confidence and equipping them with the essential skills needed to promote greater equity within the Austin tech industry.

At AWT, our mission goes beyond networking - we ignite a spark of self-assurance in every woman, enabling them to embrace new skills and propel their careers forward. Through our carefully curated monthly events, we create a nurturing environment where women in our community can connect, learn, grow, and take charge of their leadership journey.

Thanks to the unwavering support of the Austin community, AWT has helped numerous women secure rewarding jobs, find invaluable mentors, and discover allyship. As the Austin tech community continues to grow, our relentless mission is to ensure that women are not just participants, but are equipped to take their rightful seats at the table of success.

This December Austin Women in Technology would like to invite all of our members to join us for food, drinks, & networking!  

If you're not a member, be sure to sign up today so you don't miss out on members only benefits like this!