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OPPORTUNITYISNOWHERE
A Letter from IWL CEO, Kim Graham Lee
So, what did you first see in this title above? Be honest.

Did you see, "Opportunity is Nowhere" or did you see, "Opportunity is Now Here?"

I will be honest w ith you. "Opportunity is Nowhere" jumped out to me the first time I saw this over 20 years ago. Not sure why, but it did.

I have used this exercise many times over the past two decades not just in helping others, but continuing to remind myself of the choice I can make every day to be positive, to be grateful, and to see the opportunity . (Admittedly, I am better at that some days versus others.)

The past eight weeks have been incredibly challenging for all of us, and in my over five decades on earth, I don't recall an event that has so quickly turned our world upside down with so much uncertainty and the inability to physically be there for one another. Yes, right now, in a worldwide pandemic, it could be so easy to see "Opportunity is Nowhere." But... the truth is...

OPPORTUNITY IS NOW HERE!

In fact, there are at least three opportunities coming out of this pandemic crisis as it relates to the importa nt mission of IWL– accelerating the advancement of women to drive individual and organizational growth and impact.

OPPORTUNITY #1 : We Cannot Let COVID-19 Become a Further Setback for Women and Progress Towards Gender Equality.

OPPORTUNITY #2 : We Must Continue to Recognize the Leadership Strengths of Women.

OPPORTUNITY #3 : IWL is Committed to Serving You Through Innovation and Partnerships.

Join Us for This Webinar Series:
Striving to Thriving

We’re bringing together the power of women and community. Join us alongside Salesforce Women’s Network - Indy, and   WEthrive.live , for this weekly series focused on equipping all of us to traverse change and go from striving to thriving — or maybe simply surviving.
Date : Thursdays
(Weekly: May 14 – June 18)
Time : 10am – 11am EST
Meeting ID  
Phone Numbers
  • (‪US)‪+1 424-372-7903
  • PIN: ‪471 404 630#
(There is no charge for this series.)
Please share this opportunity with your team members and network!
Happy Belated Mother's Day!
IWL hopes all the mothers in our community had a wonderful celebration this past weekend. An interesting article just appeared in Forbes, “On Coronavirus Mother’s Day, A Man’s Plea for Women Leaders.” It’s worth the read and shares a male perspective on “Opportunity #2" highlighted above, showcasing the strengths of women leaders.
IWL CEO, Kim Graham Lee, "Grammy," on Mother's Day with her grandchildren, Griffin (18 months old) and Adrienne (3 weeks old). Gender equality was unlikely in their lifetimes pre-COVID, but could now be set back even further.
6th Annual IWL Louisville Women’s Leadership Conference- Recap Video
Just two months ago, we held the 6 th Annual IWL Women’s Leadership Conference in Louisville. “Just under the coronavirus wire,” we delivered an experience to a record number of nearly 600 women and men, built on our 2020 yearlong theme of “Be the Change.” It was an energetic, impactful day as this video recap shows. We are looking forward to when we can be back together in-person again.
As a 501c3, IWL relies heavily on the support of our corporate partners and revenue from our conferences. Thank you for your donation to help us
“Be the Change” in 2020. Even $25 makes a difference.
Upcoming Events

Striving to Thriving (Webinar Series) :
10:00-11:00am EST

May 14, 2020
Rebellious Resilience

May 21, 2020
Your Thrive Story

May 28, 2020
Communication & Confidence

June 4, 2020
Feedback & Affirmation

June 11, 2020
Your Style Story

June 18, 2020
Your Story Matters
I WL Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of accelerating the advancement of women to drive individual and organizational growth and impact.

To become a corporate partner, contact IWL CEO, Kim Graham Lee .

Thank you in advance for helping support the important work of IWL. Your personal donation makes a difference.
Thank you to our 2020 Corporate Partners for supporting IWL and their commitment to making a difference in our world today.
Interested in joining this impressive list? Contact IWL CEO, Kim Graham Lee , for more information on how to show your company's support for accelerating the advancement of women.