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It’s been a head-spinning day in the Iran war. Earlier today, following a temporary truce between Lebanon and Israel, Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz would be...
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Leading Without a Mentor: How to Be Your Own Mentor and Guide
Past Event
March 26, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm edt
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Please join the Women in Energy initiative at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia SIPA for a student roundtable lunch featuring Claire Steichen, Founder of Clear Strategy Coaching.
For many in the energy sector, finding a mentor or role model can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Without a sounding board or guide, it’s easy to feel isolated in leadership decisions and unsure of your next career move. Here’s the good news: You already have what it takes to lead—you just need the tools to unlock it. Being your own mentor isn’t just possible; it can be the most empowering career move you’ll ever make.
In this session, you’ll learn:
How to uncover your unique strengths so you can confidently guide yourself.
Practical strategies for building networks to find mentors and meet people who can connect you to the right job.
How to model the leadership qualities you admire.
You don’t need to wait for someone else to show you the way. Join this session to gain clarity, confidence, and tools to take charge of your growth and leadership journey.
About the Facilitator: Claire Steichen founded Clear Strategy Coaching in 2008 to help ambitious mid-career professionals reach their goals, authentically and without burn-out. Claire is the author of “Confidence at Work: The High Achiever’s Guide to Navigating Uncertainty”. Using her I to the 4th Power methodology, Claire has trained hundreds of mid-level and senior professionals in career strategy and leadership development. Corporate clients have included L’Oreal, Visa, American Express, ESPN, Firmenich, International Flavors & Fragrances, and Omnicom. Claire received her certification through Coach Training Institute and is a Certified Professional Coach with the International Coach Federation.
Registration is required. This roundtable is open only to currently enrolled Columbia University students. To register, you must use the email address that contains your UNI.
This event will be hosted in person, and capacity is limited. We ask that you register only if you can attend this event in its entirety.
For more information about the event, please contact [email protected].
This roundtable is open only to currently enrolled Columbia University students. To register, you must sign in with your UNI. Join the Center on Global Energy Policy’s Women...
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• Center on Global Energy Policy
1255 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
This roundtable is open only to currently enrolled Columbia University students. To register, you must sign in with your UNI. The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at...
Event
• Center on Global Energy Policy
1255 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
This roundtable is open only to currently enrolled Columbia University students. To register, you must sign in with your UNI. The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia...
Event
• Center on Global Energy Policy
1255 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
In March 2012, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington to press a US president on slowing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Inside the White House, the dilemma was stark.
