Women 4 Tech: The Expansion Mindset: Redefining Growth Beyond Promotions

The Expansion Mindset: Redefining Growth Beyond Promotions

We've been conditioned to believe career success means climbing the ladder, but what if the most powerful growth happens in every other direction? In this interactive session, we'll challenge the narrow definition of advancement and explore how expanding your skills, influence, and impact creates more sustainable success than chasing promotions alone. Through guided discussion and practical frameworks, you'll design a personal expansion plan that recognizes growth beyond titles—whether that's deepening technical expertise, building cross-functional influence, or crafting a career path that actually fits your life. You'll leave with tools to measure and communicate your professional development in ways that matter to you, not just what shows up on a resume.

Speaker: Andrea Kaercher, Director of People and Strategy, Fortified Data

Andrea Kaercher is the Director of People and Strategy at Fortified Data, where she leads organizational development and human capital strategy for a remote-first database managed services company. With deep expertise in understanding human behavior and building high-performing teams, Andrea helps leaders move beyond surface-level personality assessments to develop genuine self-awareness and strategic communication skills. She believes the key to next-level success isn't changing who you are - it's understanding how you naturally show up and learning when to lean into or adapt your style. Andrea brings practical, no-nonsense guidance drawn from years of coaching leaders through the messy reality of team dynamics, difficult conversations, and organizational growth.

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8:15-8:30 am - registration, network, coffee/snacks

8:30-10:00 am - meeting