NASPP | Women Leading in Equity

It's no surprise that women navigate unique challenges in the workplace, and the world of equity compensation is no different. Even as more women rise within leadership, barriers such as stereotypes, double standards, and glass ceilings may continue to impact women’s ability to grow and achieve influence in their careers.

How do you overcome these barriers, transform the status quo, and take ownership of your potential? Explore seminars from the NASPP and Morgan Stanley at Work's Women Leading in Equity program that champion women's advancement, empower leadership growth, and celebrate the first-hand stories of successful women leaders.

Enhance your negotiation prowess! Our panel of veteran stock plan administrators will share their strategies to achieve better outcomes in any negotiation scenario, whether your desired result relates to your equity plan, your team, or your own career. We’ll share tips for handling objections gracefully, communicating persuasively, and not taking “no” for an answer.

Last year’s webinar on networking was a huge success, but we barely got through half the topics we wanted to discuss. In this follow-up, we’ll shift our discussion to networking within your own organization, focusing on how to make connections that can help you advance your career and foster productive relationships throughout your organization’s hierarchy.

Share your valuable knowledge, skills, and experience to “give back” to others as you help them to advance their own career and overcome challenges
Opportunity to develop and practice your own personal style of leadership, including your coaching and listening skills
Expand your professional community and visibility within the field
Be recognized as a respected expert and role model in your field
Gain a greater understanding of the needs and challenges of those newer to your profession
Renew your own enthusiasm and personal satisfaction with your career

Meet regularly with your mentee virtually
Attend all Women Leading in Equity programs scheduled
Attend the mentor/mentee orientation
Willingly and enthusiastically share your experience and tips for success within equity compensation
Help your mentee to define career objectives and provide constructive feedback
Be accessible, engaged, positive and encouraging throughout the program
Observe and respect the confidentiality of your conversations with your mentee

Must be an NASPP Member
At least five years of experience in equity compensation
Professionals who work in a service provider capacity are not eligible to participate

Build an empowering relationship with an established equity comp mentor who has achieved success and fulfillment in your shared profession
Opportunity to candidly share your challenges and goals for constructive feedback and problem solving
Better understand your career opportunities and potential for growth
Develop your personal leadership style and unique strengths
Building your confidence, self-esteem, and satisfaction within your career
Expand your professional community and visibility within the field

Meet regularly with your mentor virtually
Attend all Women Leading in Equity programs scheduled
Attend the mentor/mentee orientation
Be prepared for your mentorship meetings and take an active role in agenda-setting to maximize your experience
Be open and transparent with your goals, expectations, challenges, and concerns so your mentor can best offer guidance
Be committed to personal development and both seek and be receptive to constructive feedback
Be accessible, engaged, positive, and encouraging throughout the program
Observe and respect the confidentiality of your conversations with your mentor

Must be an NASPP member.

No additional "qualifications" necessary - just a desire to learn from others, further develop your personal leadership style, and grow your career. Professionals who work in a service provider capacity are not eligible to participate

Recorded November 7, 2024
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Overseeing a stock plan requires effective project management. Learn how to lead a diverse team to ensure everyone works cohesively towards a common goal. We'll discuss delegating tasks, holding contributors accountable, and keeping team members informed.

Recorded April 4, 2024
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Everyone agrees that a strong professional network is critical to your career success. From working with internal colleagues to attending industry events, you’ll explore opportunities and tactics to help you not only grow your network, but also help you be more effective at work and advance your professional growth.

Recorded February 1, 2024
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Get key strategies to support your board and C-suite as they navigate equity compensation decisions. You’ll learn hot-button equity comp boardroom topics and key data to have at the ready. You’ll also get critical guidance on how to approach reporting on your equity plan to your executive team to help you shine your brightest.

Recorded November 2, 2023
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Ever wanted a promotion, more responsibility, additional resources, or a raise but didn’t know how to ask? Uncover strategies for advocating on your own behalf. You’ll learn how to support your request and how to navigate rejection. Plus, get critical guidance on how to benchmark your compensation.

Recorded February 8, 2023
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Leadership includes not just managing your own career but also supporting and guiding your direct reports. In this webinar, senior leaders of equity compensation departments will share how they build and manage their teams. They'll offer tips for creating a collaborative environment (even when your team is remote), holding team members accountable, and ensuring that your reports have opportunities to grow their own careers.

Recorded November 9, 2022
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Do you feel like you manage your stock plan on a shoestring? This session will feature veteran stock plan professionals who share how they approach budgeting. Whether you need budget to expand your staff, implement a new solution, or another purpose, we'll discuss strategies for building a business case, presenting your request to your executive team, and managing your budget once you have it.

Recorded August 24, 2022
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Most of us who work in stock compensation landed here unexpectedly. But continuing to just let your career happen to you may not result in the opportunities for personal growth that you are looking for. This webinar will feature three senior-level equity compensation professionals who will discuss potential paths for careers in this field and offer tips for being both intentional and strategic with your own path.

Recorded February 23, 2022
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Do you often find that you either over communicate, don’t convey the right message, or don’t know where to start? This can lead to your messages being misunderstood or missed entirely. Find out how to communicate effectively, efficiently, and engagingly with messaging tailored to your audience.

Recorded December 8, 2021
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It's critical that your immediate manager and C-suite understand the value that you bring to your company. Get guidance from experienced equity comp professionals as they share strategies for demonstrating the value of your contributions. We'll dive into the what, when, where, and how of managing your visibility so that you can develop your own "reporting up" game plan.

Recorded September 22, 2021
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Being able to truly and courageously speak your mind in the workplace can be a key component to elevating your profile within your organization. We'll focus on the compelling reasons why women might not feel comfortable speaking up, present key tactics to help build communication skills, and leave attendees with a better understanding of the dynamics that inform assertive communication.

Recorded July 21, 2021
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Do you find yourself shut out of key decisions impacting the equity plans you are responsible for? Hear from stock plan professionals who successfully established a voice in their company’s equity program design and decision-making process and elevated their careers as a result. They will offer tips for your own success, as well as mistakes to avoid along the way.