LETTER FROM OUR CHAIR
The Bright Light of PWH® As I weaved my way through the first jetway in months (and into a sea of masks), it hit me. I reached the light at the end of the tunnel. I exhaled with such joy that I now serve as a leader for a progressive company, especially in such an unprecedented time. 2020 will forever represent a year of change, disruption and reflection. Many talented professionals have experienced a furlough, reduced compensation or a workforce reduction. It can happen to the best of us. Thriving through this experience is all about mindset, attitude
and rising above the situation to find the next work home. During the spike of the Coronavirus Global Pandemic, I received notice that I was part of a workforce reduction. I felt like I had fallen pretty hard. However, a voice inside told me to get right back up and push ahead to search for my next adventure. Immediately, I thought of my professional network. I assembled a list of my top 100 relationships and began reaching out via LinkedIn, text, email, phone – perhaps a few smoke signals too! I requested 15-minute discussions
Rachelle Ferrara
Fall 2020 • Issue 3 • www.mypwh.org 3
