Slides from a workshop presented by Cisco Canada's Rebecca Leach and Trina Alexson. Presented during the Women in the IT Channel Recognition Event, hosted by Computer Dealer News and Ingram Micro Canada on Aug. 22, 2013.

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Women in Channel
A Survival Guide
Trina Alexson & Rebecca Leach

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• Positional Power is OUT Expert Power is IN
• Honesty, Transparency and Trust
• Don’t be Afraid
“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” Sheryl Sandberg
• Be a ‘Catalyst’: “to spark, to ignite, energize, mobilize; something
that accelerates a reaction”
• Mentor Others & Have a Mentor
• Consistency & Emotional Balance
People will remember you at your worst, not your best

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Be a Catalyst
Be Courageous
Be Consistent
Be Fun!

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• Be Courageous
• Be Calm
• Be Heard
• Be Right
• Be There

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• Join your table team
• Read the assigned article
• Discuss with your team – you can use the questions provided to
guide your discussion
• Pick a team member to present your findings, recommendations,
and/or discussion points back to the group

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