The Story Only You Can Tell: Build Influence and Deliver Impact in your Career

This event marks the launch of the Connexion Career Collective regional series, supporting women and allies in male-dominated industries through connection, visibility, and opportunity. Attendees will gain practical tools to build their network, create a “personal advisory board,” and translate their experience into influence.

Led by Lyndsay Morgan, with speakers Melanie Mills, Michelle Sutton and special guest, the session will share real career stories and actionable ways to use your voice with confidence to accelerate your growth.

Agenda

• Informal networking over lunch to encourage cross-level and cross-industry introductions

• Welcome and framing of CCC’s mission, highlighting the value of connection, mentorship, advisory support, and career growth

• Main session: a 30-minute inspiring panel discussion, followed by facilitated discussion

• Audience Q&A

• Structured networking designed to foster meaningful connections

• Close: invitation to join the CCC community platform to continue the conversation, with regular quarterly regional catch-ups to help members “Pay It Forward”

Audience

• CCC community members (cross-generational women and allies in tech, financial services, professional services, and other underrepresented industries)

• Corporate partners and sponsors

• New attendees interested in joining CCC

Key Messages

• CCC exists to support the future state of work for women.

• Networking is not transactional, it is about building mutually beneficial relationships and growing your social capital.

• Every career-focused woman should have a personal advisory board to provide support, strategy, and advocacy.

• CCC is a space for connection, collaboration, and collective impact.

Key Takeaways

• Learn how to use your voice and experiences to build influence at work.

• Leave with inspiration on how to turn your experience into influence.

• Understand how your personal and career story shapes your visibility and progression.

• Be able to show up more intentionally and make your impact visible.