Show Up Ready: Your Pre-Conference Playbook for ISLA Americas
Virtual Chapter
On Wednesday, September 17, the Women in Securities Finance Virtual Chapter hosted a virtual fireside chat, Show Up Ready: Your Pre-Conference Playbook for ISLA Americas, led by Anita Hill Sands and featuring Paula T. Edgar, Esq. Sponsored by Northern Trust, Provable Markets, and Charles Schwab, the session explored strategies for networking with purpose, maximizing conference opportunities, and building meaningful professional connections. Attendees gained practical insights on aligning their goals, approaching conversations with confidence, and making the most of their ISLA Americas experience.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this engaging and insightful discussion.
As a follow-up to the session, Paula shared a dedicated resource page for WISF members that includes a recording of the event along with additional tools and resources to support continued professional development. To access these resources please use the below link.
Password: 9WISF26
Host
Thank you to our sponsors
Anita Hill Sands
Co-lead of the Virtual Chapter of WISF & Owner of Intuition Financial Placement
Guest Speaker
Paula T. Edgar, Esq.
Paula T. Edgar, Esq., is the CEO of PGE Consulting Group LLC, a strategy firm focused on professional development, leadership training, and personal branding. A dynamic keynote speaker and facilitator, she has helped professionals accelerate their careers through intentional branding, relationship building, and career strategy. She is the creator of the Engage Your Hustle™ framework and host of the Branding Room Only podcast. Paula has also served as a civic leader with the New York City Bar Association, the ABA's Commission on Women in the Profession, and as President of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg Law, and Essence, and she has received numerous honors, including the CUP Law Catalyst Award and the Ms. JD "Woman of Inspiration" Award.
