The Dow Chemical Company

We were all up early in our suits on Saturday, February 22^nd, excited for what our three wonderful speakers had prepared for us regarding our Conference’s theme “Have It All.”  Rebecca Jamrog, a fellow IU alum and Global Work Process Leader at The Dow Chemical Company, started off our morning on a very strong note.  She shared with us that one of the key secrets to having it all is taking advantage of opportunities that will differentiate you from your peers.  In addition, having it all starts with you and whether you truly want to have it all.  Without the motivation to have it all, you will never be able to be respected, balanced or determined enough to reach your full potential.  Rebecca also stressed how important it is to view yourself as a navigator who can take control, collaborate, and communicate effectively. 

One of our favorite takeaways from Rebecca’s talk was her idea of surrounding yourself with people who build you up.  She referred to this group as one’s personal board of directors.  This board of directors is also key in helping maintain a work-life balance.  Creating a balance allows you to free up your thinking to really evaluate what is important to you and what to focus your energy on.  It is important to also recognize that having it all is a process.  Rebecca shared with us some key aspects to having it all, but ultimately she said we decide whether or not we have it all.  We greatly appreciate all of Rebecca’s insight on what it takes to have it all.  Thank you so much for coming to speak to us, Rebecca! We cannot wait to see more of you and The Dow Chemical Company in the future.