Jodi Glickman, Entrepreneur, TEDx Talker, author and HBR contributor

Speaking up on a conference call, presenting your analysis to your boss, or simply “showing up” online as your best self— how do you make your presence known in a powerful and compelling way? Please join Jodi Glickman, CEO of Great on the Job, to Learn what executive presence is (and isn’t), why it has nothing to do with your title or role, and how to show up with presence every day in our new virtual reality.

Robert Biederman, MBA 2014, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Catalant Technologies, Jamie Cheney, MBA 2007, Founding Partner at Prokanga, Laurie Matthews, MBA 1983, Director, HBS Career & Professional Development

In light of the COVID-19 crisis, it is clear that the world around us and our work lives are changing dramatically. This fundamental shift is bringing not only challenges but also the opportunity for new ways to work as well -- including meaningful project work. Join Robert Biederman, MBA 2014, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Catalant Technologies and Jamie Cheney, MBA 2007, Founding Partner at Prokanga, both prominent leaders in the project work space, in a virtual conversation with Laurie Matthews, MBA 1983, Director, HBS Career & Professional Development. You will learn about the current project work landscape, how it's changed how businesses get things done smarter and faster, and how to position yourself in the marketplace as a high performance consultant. This 60 minute webinar will be a combination of conversation and audience Q&A.

Dick Vietor, Baker Foundation Professor, and former Unit Head of Business, Government and the International Economy (BGIE), Lauren Murphy, Director, HBS Career & Professional Development

Dick Vietor, Baker Foundation Professor, and former Unit Head of Business, Government and the International Economy (BGIE), and Lauren Murphy, Director, HBS Career & Professional Development (CPD), address what’s likely ahead in the global economy and how best to prepare for the impact it will have on your job. Professor Vietor will tackle what’s happening on the macroeconomic level and highlight potential areas of stress ahead for countries and businesses. CPD’s Lauren Murphy will share a framework to think about your career in light of the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

Victoria Ivashina, Lovett-Learned Professor of Business Administration

Private equity industry has expanded substantially to include new strategies, new players, and new funding models. Professor Victoria Ivashina will explore new trends, limits to disintermediation, growth potential, and what to keep in mind if you are exploring these industries for your career.

Linda A. Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration; Faculty Chair, Leadership Initiative

What does it take to be a high potential today? You are expected to be both a value creator and a game changer. Are you preparing yourself to lead? Professor Linda Hill will share imperatives of leadership as well as examine what it takes to build your network and make strategic career choices.

Tom Leung (MBA 2003), Director of Product Management at YouTube

YouTube product management director Tom Leung (MBA 2003) will share some of the key traits and skills that set great product managers apart as well as some of the tradeoffs when thinking about product management versus other common tech jobs for MBAs.

Jodi Glickman, Entrepreneur, TEDx Talker, author and HBR contributor

Whether you're pitching an idea, a project, or yourself—you've got a tight window to “hook” your listener and pique their curiosity. Jodi Glickman, CEO of Great on the Job, shares a foolproof three-step strategy for pitching yourself in an authentic and compelling way.

Matt Spielman (MBA 1999), Managing Partner, Inflection Point Partners

About to begin a new role at a new company or one within your existing organization? Inflection Point Partners' Matt Spielman (MBA 1999) shares the five-step process that he has put into practice with executives across the globe to help ensure success in those first crucial 90 days on the job.

Francesca Gino, Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration Unit Head, Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

Rebels can often change the world for the better with their unconventional outlooks. Professor Francesca Gino has spent more than a decade studying rebels at organizations around the world. In this webinar, she explores the qualities that make rebels masters of innovation and what they have to teach us.

Christiana Smith Shi (MBA 1986), Director, Mondelez International, UPS Inc., and Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Former President, Nike, Inc. Direct-to-Consumer; Senior Partner Emeritus, McKinsey & Co., Inc.

Gain insight on boards from an experienced executive and corporate director. During this webinar, Christiana will share her thoughts on recruiting, joining, and serving effectively on boards, as well as practical advice on how to take the first steps. This webinar is for HBS alumni who are interested in taking on for-profit board roles now or later in their careers.

Steve Kirschner (MBA 1986), Chairman, Package Perfect, Ltd.; CMO, HBS Alumni Angels Association

Angel investor Steve Kirschner explains how to maximize the M&A valuation of your company heading into a private sale.

Daniel McGinn, senior editor at Harvard Business Review

Career trajectories depend on performing well during vital moments: Job interviews, VC pitches, a crucial presentation, a make-or-break sales call. Performing well depends on practice, knowledge, and skill—but it also depends on your emotions and mindset.

Carolyn Everson (MBA 1999), VP of Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook

Learn how to empower your teams in a way that encourages both high performance and sustainability, from Carolyn Everson, VP of Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook.

Lauren Murphy, Director, Career & Professional Development, Harvard Business School, Rich Schneider (MBA 1974), Partner, Sage Partners

Baby Boomers are reshaping retirement to create a life stage of possibilities and growth. But a step back from work requires a great deal of thought and consideration, and it's natural to feel uncertain. This program will provide a framework to plan and address each issue one at a time can prevent you from feeling overwhelmed.

Michael Wheeler, Retired Professor Management Practice

Our toughest negotiations often aren’t those with outside parties. Instead they are with our boss, our colleagues—and sometimes even people who report to us. Drawing on his recently launched HBX Negotiation Mastery course, Professor Wheeler will present strategies for meeting those challenges.