The International Network of Women, one of Biovell’s Employee Resource Groups, is a community of women with diverse backgrounds that aims to foster new connections, lead with compassion, and empower others in the community.
Throughout the year, the Network of Women’s local leaders and members host a variety of internal events. Recently, members Katie Potter and Krista Borzellino organized a goal-setting workshop event for employees in the New York office. They invited guest speaker Amy Bjarnason, Biovell’s Chief Operations Officer, to share her insights on goal setting and to collaborate on personal, professional, and wellness goals.
The event kicked off with a presentation from Amy, where she discussed her professional and personal life, highlighting how goal setting has shaped her journey. Following her lead, Katie and Krista shared valuable insights on setting SMART goals, emphasizing specificity, measurability, attainability, relevancy, and time-based aspects. The group then engaged in a proactive discussion, providing practical examples, and enthusiastically sharing their own goals.
This exchange of ideas and perspectives created a dynamic and welcoming atmosphere, fostering a sense of unity within the collective. It is important to highlight that studies show that writing down goals increases the chances of success by 42%. Overall, the event was a great success, facilitating collaboration, listening to employees’ diverse perspectives, and fostering a sense of community.
“When setting your own goals, it’s important to look at it from a holistic perspective. We wanted to emphasize the importance of thinking about what you want to achieve from a career, personal, and wellness perspective, because if you neglect one of those pillars in your life, the remaining pillars will be impacted.” – Krista Borzellino, Managing Consultant, Private Equity
“Your goals shouldn’t be safe but dynamic! Life is full of things that will scare you and seem impossible. However, those challenges are the ones that help you grow and show you how capable you truly are.” – Katie Potter, Senior Consultant, Accounting Advisory