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Nicole
Shaffer
Reason to
Believe
DUELING
HORMONES
REMOTE
WORKING
It’s What
WOMEN WANT
October 2012
Event Guide
POWER
LUNCH’12
POWER
LUNCH’12
LANCASTER
Nicole
Shaffer
Reason to
Believe
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4 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
7 STAND UP FOR YOURSELF
Without stepping on everyone else.
9 REMOTE WORKING: IT’S WHAT WOMEN WANT
Tips for making the most of flexible work arrangements.
11 THE DISH ON KITCHENS
Find the right style of kitchen for your individual taste.
PL1-PL4
POWERLUNCH’12 LANCASTER Guide
Map, exhibitor list, panel discussion, and networking information.
14 DUELING HORMONES
When puberty and menopause collide.
17 WOMEN TO WATCH
New hires and promotions.
17 ACHIEVEMENTS & APPLAUSE
Awards and accomplishments.
19 MEET AND GREET
Regional networking events and meetings.
WHAT’SInside
5 COVER STORY
Even before Nicole Shaffer was
diagnosed with breast cancer, she was
involved with the Pennsylvania Breast
Cancer Coalition. That was a blessing
for she was able to reach out to many
women she already knew for support
and direction. She continues to make
herself available to women facing the
same journey while acting as the
director of occupational health and
wellness for the Pfizer Occupational
Health Clinics in North America.
Cover photo courtesy of Dave Shaffer
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his issue of BusinessWoman homes in on
the importance of women knowing
themselves: who we are on the inside and
the outside.
Our cover profile, Nicole Shaffer, knew
her body and was persistent in her
healthcare concerns, even though tests
suggested that everything was OK.
Because of that, she is a breast cancer survivor today.
Sure, you can say “yes” to every
request that comes your way, at
work and at home. But in the end,
you’ll feel overextended and
stressed, ultimately becoming less
effective. Read how you can stand
up for yourself without stepping on
others.
Many professional women have
found that remote working can be
more efficient than the established
office environment. Women (and
I’m sure many men) prefer this
arrangement as it supports a better
work/life balance. Find out more
about why remote working is on
the rise.
It’s the cooler season now, and it’s the perfect time to
give a facelift to the room where everyone will soon be
gathering for the holidays. Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint
or a complete renovation, a local expert offers professional
tips and kitchen trends.
How many of you have female teenagers? Do you feel
like you’re at odds more than usual? You’re not alone, but
you can take solace in the fact that it is generally
temporary, albeit lasting several years in some cases. Learn
some tips to help you manage these dueling years when
hormones conflict.
The year is winding down and so are the women’s events
we present to you. The last POWERLunch gathering of 2012
will soon be held. It is an exceptional venue to connect
with, learn from, and do business
with likeminded women in the
region. Register today!
We are happy to announce that
PinnacleHealth has joined us as
the Event Partner for the
Cumberland County women’s
expo. An exciting day has been
planned and more things are in the
works. Get a sneak peek inside on
page 13.
Wishing you an amazing
autumn!
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icole Shaffer knows that
even when times seem
bad, good can come of
it. And she ought to
know—Shaffer is a breast cancer
survivor who now does her best to help
other women through what she’s been
through and to show them that a
positive outcome is possible.
Born in Chambersburg, Shaffer
always knew that she wanted to be a
nurse. That dream led her to Lancaster
General Hospital School of Nursing
where she became an RN, and then to
Millersville University for her
bachelor’s and master’s in nursing and
family nurse practitioner program.
In 1995, this happily married
mother of three sons began working as
an occupational health nurse at
Warner Lambert in Lititz. She worked
her way up to regional manager of nine
locations there and under different
ownership (Pfizer in 2000 to Johnson
& Johnson in 2006).
“In 2011 I left that establishment
and returned to Pfizer as the director
of occupational health and wellness for
the Pfizer Occupational Health Clinics
in North America, where I am
currently,” she said. “Additionally, I
have been a nurse practitioner part-
time at cornerstone Family Health
Associates in Lititz since 2000.”
It was in March of 2009 that Shaffer,
then 35 years old, received the
diagnosis that would change her life.
“I was diagnosed with ductal
carcinoma in situ of the left breast,” she
said. “In November of 2008 I noticed a
small amount of nipple discharge and
subsequently a lump in the upper-
outer portion of my left breast.”
She decided to watch it for a while
to see if it would go away on its own,
but that didn’t happen. So in late
December she “got a mammogram and
ultrasound,” she said. “Both were read
as normal, but I was still
concerned because I could still
feel the lump or thickened area of
my left breast.”
She proceeded to schedule an
appointment with a local surgeon
whom she had worked with in nursing
school and who is known locally for
caring for many of the breast cancer
patients in the area.
“At that appointment in January
2009, she too acknowledged my area of
concern and ordered an MRI,” Shaffer
said.
In February, she received the report
and was told that it did not look good.
“We began to discuss options of
care. I then had core biopsies of the
area done two days later,” she said. “On
March 2, 2009, I received my biopsy
report, which was bittersweet. The
good news was that the cancer was not
as advanced as originally thought by
the look of the MRI, but bad news was
that it was still breast cancer. There is
no history of breast cancer in my
family at all.”
When the surgeon started talking
about treatment, Shaffer recalls that at
the time, all she could think of was that
“I was going to die and not see my little
boys (then ages 2, 5, and 6) grow up. I
could not really grasp anything more
than that,” she said.
“But when I finally got the
diagnosis on March 2, all that changed
… I became very focused and back in
control of my life. Within one hour of
my diagnosis, I had scheduled a
conference call with all the people who
reported to me at Johnson & Johnson
and told them what was going on.”
By that point, she had also made her
decision on surgical treatment and had
scheduled all of the necessary
appointments—including a second
opinion.
“My family was very supportive, but
my
o n e
f a u l t
was that
I did not
rely on
sharing my
feelings with my
husband as much
as I should have,”
Shaffer recalls. “The
diagnosis was very much a
shock for my parents and
grandmother, who said she wished it
was her going through this and not
me.”
When talking to their boys about
the diagnosis, Shaffer and her husband
decided that the best approach was to
be “very open and factual when
speaking to them,” she said. “We tried
to avoid emotion so as to not scare
them.”
Her coworkers were also very
surprised, especially since Shaffer was
known for eating healthily, cooking
from scratch, canning her own fruits
and vegetables, and exercising
regularly. As she recalls, “The one
comment that continues to stick out to
me was what one coworker said …
‘You have spent so many years taking
care of all of us; now is the time you
need to take care of yourself and come
back to us well.’”
On April 13, 2009, which also
happened to be her husband’s birthday,
Shaffer underwent a bilateral
mastectomy, chosen because she
wanted to be rid of cancer and
decrease any chance of recurrence. She
also underwent the initial stages of
reconstruction during that same
surgical procedure with expander
placement to prepare her chest for
implant placement later.
“The night before my surgery, even
though I knew my risks of a bad
surgical outcome were not high, I
wrote letters to each of my boys and
husband … just in case I didn’t make it
through surgery,” she said. “While I
had been very controlled and focused
in the weeks leading up to the surgery,
the reality of the cancer diagnosis and
the surgery became clear in the
weekend before, which also happened
to be Easter weekend.”
Normally the one who helps
everyone else, Shaffer discovered that
one of the hardest parts of her recovery
for her was to accept help.
“I think this was a lesson in
humility and patience for me,” she said.
“I was determined to keep the boys’
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lives as normal as possible … I was
sure that what they would remember
was that I couldn’t do things with
them while healing, but ironically,
they do not see that at all when we
reflect on that time in our lives … I
found the most comfort in spending
time with my family, resting … and
lastly, I journaled through my
personal page on CaringBridge.com—
a great resource for cancer patients
and their families to keep people up to
date on the journey.”
Shaffer said that she honestly never
let the diagnosis get her down because
she saw it as an opportunity to support
and help others.
“While cancer is never something
anyone wants to go through, I really
felt like it was all in the grand plan of
God for me to undergo this and that I
needed to give back to others so that
their journey was informed,
supported, and helped in any way I
could,” she said.
Having been involved with the
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition
prior to her diagnosis (another
example, she said, of people being
brought into our lives for reasons
beyond our knowledge), Shaffer
reached out to them for help for
herself when she received her own
diagnosis. They connected her with
one of their directors, who had been
about her age when she was diagnosed
12 years prior.
“It was good to hear how she
addressed her children and to know
that she was a 12-year survivor,” she
said.
Today, Shaffer is cancer free.
“All healed with no problems,” she
said. “Because my tumor was not
estrogen- or progesterone-positive, I
do not have to continue any
treatments. Since my diagnosis and
journey began, I have become very
active in working with others who
have breast cancer.
“It was also a goal of mine to write
a book addressing specifically the
needs of young women with breast
cancer, as those needs are different
than those of older women in some
respects such as career, dealing with
young families, facing your own
mortality at a younger age, etc.
“I have gone back to school and am
in the process of completing my
Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree
through York College and will
graduate in May 2013. My doctoral
project was the development and
implementation of a comprehensive
online resource for young women with
breast cancer. So I have moved from
the paper book to an online tool to
assist others. I have also completed my
goal of returning to running, and in
2010 I completed two half marathons.”
Making herself available to other
women facing a breast cancer
diagnosis is important to Shaffer, and
so she provides services to many local
breast cancer care medical practices
where they can give their patients her
contact information so she can help
them through their own personal
journey with breast cancer.
“I am in a unique position of
having both the medical knowledge as
well as the patient experience to
share,” she said.
She also continues to volunteer for
the PBCC, speaking in various public
venues about breast health, treatment,
and sharing her personal story. It is
her passion to show other women that
cancer did not get her down and to
help them see that there is life after
breast cancer.
Her best advice for women who
find themselves in the same situation
she found herself in just a few short
years ago?
First of all, “listen to your own
body,” Shaffer said. “Had I not
pursued the surgeon’s opinion after
the mammogram, who knows how
long it would have been before the
cancer would have been found.”
Also, she emphasizes the
importance of seeing the positives in
life and to slow down and notice what
is happening around you.
“And perhaps the hardest one for
me,” she said. “Remember it is OK
to accept help from others and to
say no. It’s not easy, but it can be done
and one should not feel guilty about
that.”
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hen a coworker
slacks off and
you’re stuck with
extra work or you
want help cleaning the house for
company, what do you do? Many
smart, successful women stay silent.
While no one wants to appear
selfish or whiney, silence isn’t the
answer. When you grudgingly work
late or mutter about your lazy husband
as you vacuum under his feet,
negativity prevails.
What Assertiveness Is (and Isn’t)
Assertive women speak up for their
own self-interests. When they’re
unable or unwilling to grant a request,
assertive women say no. When they
have a good idea, they share it and
accept credit for their contribution.
And assertive women don’t let bad
feelings fester; they address broken
promises and unmet expectations
directly, not with passive
aggression or gossip.
Make no mistake:
Assertiveness is not a
watered-down version
of aggression, says
Judith McClure,
Ph.D., communi-
cations expert and
author of CivilizedAssertiveness for Women
(Albion, 2003). It isn’t
hostile. Civilized assertiveness
allows women to stand up for
themselves without stepping on
others or putting them down.
It is both respectful and self-
respecting, McClure adds. And that
balance makes all the difference.
Making Everyone (Else) Feel Good
As women, we define ourselves (in
large part) by our relationships to
others. We’re friends, coworkers,
daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers.
From childhood, girls are told they
should put others first, should do what
it takes to keep the peace, says
Marjorie Bauman, a licensed
professional counselor and career
coach. These messages can weigh us
down and keep us from asking for
what we want and need.
Women are expected to be
nurturing and compassionate and to
value connection more than
achievement. As a result, women may
worry they’ll be labeled aggressive,
pushy, or arrogant if they stand up for
themselves, says Bauman. The risk of
rejection can create paralyzing anxiety
and apprehension.
The result? We put our own
interests aside so that everyone else
feels good.
The Price of Passivity
If we don’t pursue or protect our
own interests, others can take
advantage. Friends and colleagues may
ask for loans or favors and expect us to
respond cheerfully time after time. The
boss may expect we’ll sacrifice family
time to work extra hours because we
haven’t said no in the past. And she
may overlook you when it’s time for
pay raises and promotions, cautions
Bauman, because your passive
approach eclipses the solid skills you
have to offer.
Women need to describe their
strengths clearly and confidently,
especially when they’re seeking
employment. Assertive workers win
more leadership roles than their less
assertive colleagues, and their style
gets results, according to Columbia
University researchers Daniel Ames
and Francis Flynn. The most
successful leaders get things done and
get along with others, because they
speak up without steamrolling their
colleagues.
Going with the flow may seem safe,
but a do-nothing approach can destroy
your self-respect. Sure, making others
happy feels good, but—over time—
suppressing your own interests can
make you believe your opinions aren’t
valuable and your needs and wishes
don’t matter. You may start to doubt
that you deserve appreciation,
recognition, or respect. And others
won’t respect you if you don’t respect
yourself.
Ignoring our own needs can create
intense resentment, too. If you often
think, “He never asks what I think,” or
“She never helps me when I need it,”
you need to speak up. If not, you’ll be
doing things you don’t enjoy and
saying things you don’t believe to
protect the feelings of people you don’t
respect. No one wins.
Finding Your Voice
It’s common for women to
overshoot and behave aggressively
when they stand up for themselves,
says Bauman, especially if they’ve let
angry feelings build up. Here’s how to
speak up successfully:
Set priorities. If you’re going to
assert yourself, you’ve got to know
what you stand for. Make a list of goals
and priorities to guide your actions.
When a lunch invitation conflicts with
your fitness goals, say, “I’ve made a
commitment to exercise at lunchtime,
so I’m not able to go with you.”
Listen up. Pst! That voice inside is
your gut reminding you of what you
really want—listen to it! Perhaps it’s
telling you to ask the boss for added
responsibility or to find out more
about a childcare provider before you
hire her. Don’t ignore intuition; act on
it.
Be direct. Women often try to
soften the impact of their assertive
words. If you preface opinions with “I
may be wrong, but,” you’re discounting
your own wisdom before you even
share it. Don’t dilute your message. Say
the truth straight out.
Don’t over-justify. You have every
right to speak up, pursue
opportunities, and set boundaries.
There’s no need to explain your
feelings or run on and on about why
you want something. Stay focused on
what you need, want, or think.
Be constructive, not emotional.
You won’t get the results you want if
you’re anxious or angry, so calm down
before speaking up. Then use “I”
statements instead of “you” statements
so you aren’t perceived as blaming or
dictatorial, cautions Bauman.
Though it may seem stressful
initially, standing up for yourself is the
only way to create the life you want.
When you speak your truth
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If you respond to almost any request with an automatic “yes,” here’s help.
1. Slow down. Practice suspended civility, says McClure. Say, “Let me
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under pressure.
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clarify exactly what, when, and how you’re expected to help.
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Today, technology makes it easier
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The tides have turned from an
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locations and making an in-person
impression on colleagues and superiors
to one of support for flexible work
arrangements.
Yet, if you’re a woman who works
remotely, I’m sure you also can relate to
some of the challenges that come along
with working outside the office:
namely, to stay connected, to stay on
task, and to build relationships with
colleagues. With that in mind, here are
some tips for being productive and
successful while working remotely:
Create one workspace. Do your
best to keep your work life separate
from your home life. Although you
have the luxury of working from
practically anywhere, creating a
dedicated workspace can help you
make a psychological connection that
it’s time to work when you are in that
location.
Just as dressing professionally can
influence your confidence and
productivity, so too can giving yourself
a specific location dedicated to work—
preferably a room that is free from
potential distractions.
Make it a priority to connect with
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when working remotely.
If you find yourself out of the loop
more often than you’d like when
working from home, set reminders or
schedule time to reach out regularly to
key colleagues and catch up on what
people are working on. By making
appointments, you build structure into
your day, and you send a message to
your colleagues that even though
you’re out of sight, you’re not absent
from work.
Minimize multitasking when on
conference calls. It’s easy to grow
accustomed to multitasking while on
the phone or participating in an audio
conference. After all, no one can see if
you are scrolling through yesterday’s
emails or emptying the dishwasher.
But you’ll stay more in synch with
colleagues and save yourself from
having to chase down unanswered
questions later if you pay full attention
during every conversation.
Arm yourself with the right
technology. Nearly half of respondents
to the Microsoft/85 Broads survey
reported that technology is a challenge
when working outside of the office. If
you feel your workplace doesn’t have
the right technology tools in place to
support a remote workforce, share
your concerns and offer specific
examples of how you need technology
to better empower you as a remote
worker.
Cloud technologies make it easier
than ever for virtual teams to
collaborate and share documents.
Communication and productivity
solutions like Office 365 and Microsoft
Lync make it easy to connect and
communicate with colleagues anytime
and anywhere and are ideal options for
businesses looking to better equip
remote and in-house employees.
Take breaks. Though it may seem
conducive to productivity, it’s normal
to hit a wall, so to speak, when working
in solitude at home. Make time for
breaks. Move around, walk outside,
call a friend. You’ll return to your work
refreshed and ready to focus again.
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Microsoft’s U.S. SMB Organization. For
more information on solutions that
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thriving, visit microsoftbusinesshub.com,
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“”Women now work outside their physical office
for an average of 2.8 days per week.
nock out a wall for an
open plan? Install
pendant lighting for
ambience? Add tile
backsplash and an under-mounted
farmhouse sink? Like kids eyeing up
choices in a candy shop, choosing the
design, materials, and layout for your
new kitchen or deciding on fresh
updates for your old one can be
daunting.
Eileen Riddle, certified kitchen
designer and president and owner of
Kitchens by Eileen, says that her
clients “are often overwhelmed and
scared by the permanency of some
choices and don’t know where to
begin.”
Riddle begins by listening. When
clients ask, ‘Where do I start?’ she
counters with, “What do you like?” If
they don’t know what they like, she
responds with, “Tell me what you
don’t like.” That usually triggers some
reactions and helps to narrow down
the choices. She also recommends that
they peruse magazines and tear out
pages of appealing kitchens, then uses
those images to identify a common
thread.
After a plan begins to materialize,
she physically visits their space to get a
sense of how the rest of the house
flows, so that she can tie in the
kitchen’s design accordingly.
“Everyone loves to congregate in
the kitchen,” says Riddle, “and casual
entertaining is big.”
In order to create the inclusive,
friendly feel for you and your guests
while you’re dicing the red pepper or
giving the pasta a quick stir, the open
plan is popular. If you’re working on
refreshing an older, blocked-in
kitchen, remove a wall—if possible—
and invite the conversation and fun
into your space. Riddle says you can
provide a friendly barrier with a multi-
level kitchen island; this feature keeps
dinner prep out of view while allowing
guests to engage with the cook.
Since the kitchen is one of those
spaces that may affect the resale value
of your home, that possibility may
influence the esthetics of the design.
Riddle suggests “going neutral,” in this
case, “and add whimsical items in the
accessories.” For example, if you select
neutral tile and honey maple cabinets,
then you can add your own dramatic
touches with sleek lighting and a
recycled glass backsplash for an
urban-chic look.
In place of a lot of fine details and
complex shapes, simple, sharp lines
are popular.
“A light, clean, tailored look is the
new traditional look,” says Riddle.
Consequently, she’s doing a lot of
white kitchens with white cabinets,
giving a “furniture look” to the space.
Riddle says she usually works with six
to eight versions that “read white,”
with slight degrees of shade
differences. Along with whites, jet
black and gray are the new neutrals.
Popular grays include deep charcoal
paired with white, and even charcoal
paint on the walls with white trim.
“Also showing up,” Riddle says, “are
warm grays with cool grays, and a
taupe gray.”
According to Riddle, “Combining
rustic with industrial for an eclectic
look is also in.” For example, she
recently paired a white kitchen with a
reclaimed barn beam used for the
mantle over the range hood and
finished off the effect by grouping
metal stools around the island
(pictured here).
Stainless steel is timeless and can be
put with anything, so stainless steel
appliances are still big. Riddle says
companies are coming out with clean
steel, which offers the look of stainless
but with a different texture and a
laminate finish; this helps alleviate the
smudged fingerprints that invariably
show up on refrigerators and
dishwashers.
Kitchen sinks are essential for food
prepping and cleanup, and stainless
steel is again a popular material. There
are also some composites on the
market that are easy to clean and have
eye appeal. Riddle says she puts in a lot
of double sinks with a lower divide
down the middle. Farm sinks are
popular, as are soapstone and cast
iron.
She even put in a concrete sink and
counter—though she says it’s not as
durable a material. According to
Riddle, white remains the most
popular color for a sink.
When it comes to countertops—
granite is No. 1. If you’re put off by its
shine, you can opt for honed granite,
which gives off a matte finish and
results in a more casual look. Another
textured option for granite is the
leather effect. Metal, wood tops with a
marine finish, and distressed wood are
also trendy material choices for your
counter.
“Additional counter space is key,”
says Riddle, so some clients add a
peninsula for more work space.
Your kitchen floors see a lot of
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action, so you want a material that’s durable and easy
to clean. Riddle says that’s why wood is a good
choice; 75 percent of the kitchens she designs have
wood floors. Tile, while esthetically pleasing, does
not “give” and may fatigue your legs and feet while
standing. Adding a rug or area mat injected with gel
material or memory foam may compensate for the
lack of “give” in the floor. Cork and bamboo provide
eco-friendly flooring options.
Lighting comes in threes: task lighting, located
under cabinetry for the work areas; recessed lighting,
located in the ceiling for overall illumination; and
pendant lighting, installed for ambience. Other than
the pendants, Riddle says you shouldn’t think about
lighting when you enter the kitchen—it shouldn’t
draw attention to itself. She uses LED lighting for
maximum efficiency.
One of Riddle’s favorite quotes is, “A place for
everything and everything in its place.” The kitchen,
in order to be truly functional, is certainly the place
to put this aphorism into practice. Storage options
include turnouts, Lazy Susans, corner Lazy Susans,
roll out shelves, wire pullouts, under-sink tip-out
trays, vertical storage for baking pans and sheets, and
pull-out waste recycle units. Proper storage also
opens up additional counter space.
When designing kitchens, Riddle designates
zones. The cleanup center includes the dishwasher,
waste, and cleaning supplies. The
cooking/prepping center—where
the knives and pots and pans are
stored—takes place between cook
top and sink or the island. In a large
kitchen, she suggests two sinks. The
coffee center, where the grinding
and brewing of fresh beans takes
place, is another zone option for
coffee enthusiasts.
What about all those strong
cooking aromas that tend to
linger—garlic, fish, or a spill on a burner?
“Venting is very important,” Riddle says, “and
there are great, quiet fans you can install.”
Blowers mounted on the exterior of the house
help remove steam, smoke, grease, and cooking
odors, leaving you with fewer residual smells and a
well-ventilated space.
Not in the market for a new kitchen nor a total
renovation? Riddle says popular upgrades include
the following: changing the hardware, switching out
the appliances and the hood, adding new tile
backsplash, installing under-cabinet lighting and
new flooring, and replacing the island with a popular
painted distress finish. Any combination of these
ideas will give your kitchen what it needs to keep on
cooking.
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Active on The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital
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Street Journal’s Women in the Economy Task Force and the founder
of Harrisburg Social Media Club.
Published in The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, Ragan Communications,
and a contributor to the international blogs of The Social CMO and Crowdshifter, Anne
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Marilyn Walker helps organizations select and retain top
performers and also enables dysfunctional work groups to
become effective teams. The new Women’s Center at
synergize! offers programs to help women develop their
potential, from individual coaching to peer accountability
groups and the Kee to Your Future women’s mentor
program for women over 30 who are entering or
reentering the workforce.
Marilyn has a Master of Science in clinical psychology
and worked full-time as a psychotherapist for several years
before becoming the Central Pennsylvania branch director for
a national nonprofit child welfare agency, responsible for all
hiring, training, supervising, developing, and terminating staff.
She received the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce 2010 Athena Award and was a
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You can find Marilyn at energizeyourworkforce.com and view her blog at
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later became the fourth-generation owner of Martin
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She has continued to grow Martin Insurance in part
by purchasing three other insurance agencies. To her
credit, Liz has also received a number of prestigious
leadership and service awards, including the 2006 Athena
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Oh, that sounds like you!
We are grateful to our Event
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n 1980, the average age of a
first-time mother was 23.
Over the years, that age has
risen, and in 2010 the age of
first-time mothers reached almost 27
(26.8). Now, more than ever, many
households are experiencing puberty
and perimenopause and menopause (I
call it PM&M for short) at the same
time. So what happens when you mix
adolescent hormones and menopausal
hormones in the same house?
Hormone combustion!
These days, households with both
teens and moms entering PM&M can
reach an atmosphere of playoff
intensity and become a place of hate
and not love. That’s not a beneficial
situation for anyone! I’ve heard so
many stories that absolutely break my
heart. From children going to stay
with friends because neither child nor
parent knew how to resolve the issues,
to separation and divorce.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
The good news is that amidst all
this chaos, there is an opportunity to
turn this time into one of growth and
connection. We can all get through
this together if we really get down to
the business of what’s really going on.
Often the anger or frustration that we
send outward is really just an overflow,
or misdirection, of that same anger
and frustration that we might have
toward ourselves.
Working on yourself, focusing on
your own personal growth, knowing
your body, and being prepared will
help ease the tension you have in your
relationships—particularly with those
closest to you.
It seems as soon as our children
begin puberty, they stop talking. They
begin pushing adult figures away in an
attempt to achieve independence. This
process is hard enough on Mom, but if
she is experiencing PM&M, it’s a
dangerous combination. Often this
leads to a lack—or complete loss of—
communication between mother and
child. When the communication lines
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are down, everyone suffers.
How do you fix this? Keep
talking! Dig it out! A simple hug
instead of a look of disgust is a good
place to begin. To do this, both the
menopausal mother and the teen
need to try to stop personalizing
everything the other is saying and
doing. It is nobody’s fault. Everyone
is dealing with their own personal
challenges.
Keeping this fact in mind can be
liberating. Your teen may roll their
eyes and look at you like you’re an
alien from outer space, but just
ignore that. It’s kind of how they
look at everything; it’s really not
about you. Keep communicating no
matter what the response is.
Be the first to give. If you share
your challenges openly, you show
that you’re willing to be vulnerable.
This can be an incredible example
to set for a child who’s going
through a tough and confusing
time. When you reach out and share
your struggles, you’re setting an
example through your actions that
it’s OK to not be fine, it’s OK to be
confused and frustrated, and it’s OK
to reach out to your loved ones for
support.
Look, teens can be total monsters
(weren’t you?), but remember, so
can a menopausal woman! Of
course, every situation is different,
and it may take some tinkering to
customize this loving approach to
fit your family structure, but the
more we educate our loved ones and
ourselves, the happier and more
understanding the whole household
will be.•
“E” is the pen name of Ellen Sarver
Dolgen, author of Shmirshky: the pursuitof hormone happiness, a lighthearted,
informative, easy-to-read book on
menopause, and creator of
www.shmirshky.com, a resource
treasure trove for women going through
perimenopause and menopause. E
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The Only Fashion Show To Exclusively
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Higashi Pearls & Fine Jewelry, Leaf of Eve, Baby Bug & Me, Tara’s Bridal, The Plum,
Creative Elegance, Maggie Adams, and Presence invite you to a fashion show
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Darlene Farren Piazza has beenappointed director of nursing forPleasant View Retirement Community. Inaddition, she is a licensed nursing homeadministrator and personal careadministrator in Pennsylvania and holdsnumerous certifications in healthcaresafety and occupational health.
Vicki Miller has been hired as administrative assistant forthe York County Community Foundation. She most recentlyserved for five years as executive administrative assistant inthe dean’s office at the University of Maryland School ofMedicine.
Tiffany Look has been named branch manager of Members1st Federal Credit Union Camp Hill branch. Look brings 16years of experience in financial services to her currentposition.
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Kelley Clements Keller, Esq., a solepractitioner of intellectual property law atThe Keller Law Firm, LLC in Carlisle, hasbeen accepted into Leadership HarrisburgArea Fellowship Program, as well asKing’s College London, where she will beattaining her postgraduate diploma inU.K., E.U., and U.S. copyright law.
Tish Bachleda of Schaefferstown wonthe highest award as a traditionalartisan in this year’s Directory ofTraditional American Crafts in EarlyAmerican Life magazine. This marksBachleda’s 10th year of being rankedamong the best traditional artisans.
Bernadette Barattini, former deputy chief counsel for thePennsylvania Department of Community and EconomicDevelopment (DCED), has joined the law firm of Mette,Evans & Woodside as counsel to the firm. Barattini bringsextensive knowledge of municipal financing, which will beher focus of practice with the firm.
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Lara Colestock joins JPL as an accountstrategist. She brings a wealth ofexperience in account management,strategic planning, and media planningfrom her five years at Neiman. Prior,Colestock worked with CBS 21 WHPTV, Harrisburg.
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Avis M. Graham has been promoted toassistant vice president – Investment &Trust Services for F&M Trust. Grahamis a registered representative of INVESTFinancial Corporation, holds a CFP®certification, is a Registered FinancialConsultant (RFC), and is a CharteredAdvisor for Senior Living (CASL).
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Mid Penn Bank Nonprofit Banking
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Channels Food Rescue Executive
Director Lori Hoffmaster, right.
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organization’s “Food for the
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students of Dauphin County and
Adams County technical schools.
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Camelot Chapter
6 p.m.
3rd Monday of the month
The Radisson Penn Harris Hotel
& Convention Center, Camp Hill
Tania Srouji, President
www.awbacamelot.com
Lancaster Area Express Network
7:30 – 9 a.m.
3rd Wednesday of the month
Social Networking
Lancaster Country Club
1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster
Lisa Horst
717.381.7312
Lebanon Valley Chapter
6:30 p.m.
4th Wednesday of the month
Hebron Hose Fire Company
701 E. Walnut St., Lebanon
Barbara Arnold
717.867.5227
www.abwalebanonpa.com
Women at Work Express Chapter
Network
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
2nd Thursday of the month
Heritage Hotel
500 Centerville Road, Lancaster
Virginia Klingensmith
vklingensmith@unioncommunity
bank.com
Yellow Breeches Chapter
6 p.m.
4th Wednesday of the month
Comfort Suites
10 S. Hanover St., Carlisle
Leslie Shatto
Carlislee Business Women’s
Networking Luncheon
Noon
2nd Wednesday of the month
Magnolia’s Jewelers
728 N. Hanover St., Carlisle
Central PA Association for Female
Executives (CPAFE)
Oct. 3, 2012
11:30 – 1 p.m.
Registration Required
Giant Super Foods
3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill
Jessica Warren
www.cpafe.org
Execuutive Women International
Harrisburg Chapter
5:30 p.m.
3rd Thursday of the month
Rotating location
Cynthia A. Sudor
717.469.7329
www.ewiharrisburg.org
Harrisburg Business Women
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2nd Tuesday of the month
Best Western Premier Central Hotel
& Conference Center
800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg
Lynne Baker
717.975.1996
www.HBWLuncheon.com
International Association of
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Conestoga Chapter
5:30 p.m.
4th Tuesday of the month
Woodcrest Villa
2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster
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Harrisburg Chapter
5:30 p.m.
3rd Monday of the month
Holiday Inn Harrisburg East
Lindle Road, Harrisburg
Karen Folk, CAP-OM, President
Jodi Mattern, CPS, Webmaster
www.iaap-harrisburg-pa.org
White Rose Chapter of York
6 p.m.
3rd Wednesday of the month
Normandie Ridge
1700 Normandie Ridge Drive
York
717.792.1410
Mechanicsburg Business Women
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3rd Wednesday of the month
Liberty Forge
3804 Lisburn Road, Mechanicsburg
Pennsylvania Immigrant & Refugee
Women’s Network (PAIRWN)
Ho-Thanh Nguyen
717.433.0900
Pennsylvania Public Rellations
Society
5:30 p.m.
Last Thursday of the month
Suzanne Graney, President
717.910.2948
www.pprs-hbg.org
Shippensburg Women’s Area
Networking (SWAN)
Noon
1st Wednesday of the month
Rotating location
Amanda Ridgway
717.658.1657
Women’s Business Center
Organization
11:30 a.m.
2nd Tuesday of the month
Alumni Hall, York College of PA
Mimi Wasti
Women’s Network of York
11:30 a.m.
3rd Tuesday of the month
Outdoor Country Club
1157 Detwiler Drive, York
Jennifer Smyser
717.495.7527
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