WLC: Unapologetic Boldness for Life and Career Success

The Towanda Effect! Unapologetic Boldness for Life and Career Success

What do you do when you find yourself in the “hot seat” during unexpected interactions that may focus attention on you from an individual or even a large group? What happens when you say something that draws judgment, criticism, relationship disruption, or risk to your career viability? Do you apologize or do you stand in your convictions? Gain ideas, strategies, inspiration, and even a few laughs from real-life examples drawn from dozens of interviews on the topic of “unapologetic boldness.” Get ready to write a new story of your leadership impact for increased confidence, deeper levels of satisfaction, and influence by modeling unapologetic boldness for you and others, which is “The Towanda Effect!” 

During the interactive 45-minute program, you will gain insight into your collective anonymous survey responses (see survey link below to participate) on boldness contrasted with courage, and you will have the opportunity to:

• Define what boldness is and how it is unique to you
• Gain inspiration from unapologetically bold acts through diverse stories shared
• Explore how boldness contrasted with shyness impacts your business vision and satisfaction
• Create possibilities for yourself to step into your own boldness, and unapologetically so
• Serve as inspiration to your peers, which is the essence of “The Towanda Effect”!

During this brief program, you will discover what boldness is according to researchers and how exploration, risk, and being unapologetic in your life and career can lead to greater levels of success, influence, and a deeper sense of confidence and satisfaction.  

Prior to your program experience, you have only one easy, mission:
Please help to impact the direction of our program discussion by completing a 3-minute, anonymous survey by October 16 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W8FDDQQ.

If you choose to complete this mission:
You may be one of the lucky respondents who will be selected at random to win an inspirational and “bold” leadership book addressed during your program. To enter the drawing, simply complete the last survey question in the link above.  
 
Get ready to channel your inner “TOWANDA” on October 18!


Tonya Tiggett
Founder & Chief Career Strategist
Tiggett & Co., LLC

Tonya Tiggett has a passion for helping business professionals to develop the fine art of business conversation through career strategy to elevate their personal and career advancement. Tonya brings diverse experience in the learning and development field starting in public school systems with bilingual education, later at her alma mater The Ohio State University and at Fortune 500 company JP Morgan Chase, and currently leading her own leadership consulting company called Tiggett & Co.

It was during her tenure in the banking industry where she began authoring and leading professional development and career strategy programs in English and Spanish for three lines of business, reaching thousands of colleagues and twice being named an ICON Award honoree.

During her corporate career, Tonya became known for her energetic teaching approach, unique activities to increase self-awareness, and a hands-on program experience that consistently yielded immediate career and life-changing results for her colleagues. These results, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit, led Tonya to form a leadership and talent development company in 2013.

Fast-forward to 2022 where Tonya continues her quest to equip as many professionals as possible with tools, strategy, and the motivation to take charge of their career by increasing their confidence levels, taking ownership of their communications and relationships, and shifting their mindset to realize amazing career results. To date she has worked with over 12,000 people globally and still loves designing programs and learning experiences that are transformational.

Tonya has actively volunteered thousands of hours since 2005 to support multiple community leadership initiatives in Central Ohio through non-profit board work, primarily to support the advancement of women and girls, most recently with the Columbus Chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) as Past Board Chair.

When not in a virtual classroom, Tonya can be found exploring new places near and far to satisfy the wanderlust in her soul, going “all out” in an Orangetheory Fitness class, walking her cat Meow Meow, reading the newest Ruth Ware or Stephen King novel, and dreaming of getting back on the golf course or sand volleyball court…someday.


Join us on the third Friday of the month, for an opportunity to hear from inspiring guest speakers and create some amazing connections!

The Women’s Leadership Coalition was launched with the goal to educate, inspire, mentor, and support women in leadership positions in the workplace and in the community. The program also fulfills key parts of Pickerington Area Chamber's vision and mission to provide opportunities for connection and to help our members and community thrive both today and tomorrow.