Press Release: Soundings Launches Career Coaching Services to Address Gender Disparity in the Business Events Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2024
FRANKFURT, Germany – Soundings, a premier talent platform renowned for connecting organizations with the most relevant freelance and full-time talent in the business events industry, is proud to announce the launch of Soundings Elevate, offering career coaching services designed to elevate the careers of business event professionals.
Despite being rich in talented women, the meetings and events industry faces a significant gender gap in leadership roles and equitable pay. This issue has been further highlighted by recent research conducted by PCMA in partnership with Business Events Sydney. Key findings from the study reveal that among women:
Nearly 60% of respondents felt leadership roles at their organizations were unattainable or lacked clear pathways for advancement.
Only 30% of respondents believed their organizations supported their career trajectories.
Less than one-third reported that their organizations provided opportunities for formal networking.
Tracy Judge, Founder & CEO of Soundings, said: “I am deeply passionate about advancing the careers of women, not only as a female founder and business owner who has navigated these challenges but also as a leader who believes in the transformative power of diversity and inclusion for driving equity, innovation, and collective business success.”
The career coaching products are designed to accelerate career advancement and progression into leadership roles by providing a safe space for individuals to overcome personal barriers such as limiting beliefs and lack of confidence, while also addressing organizational and social challenges like inadequate mentorship and limited networking opportunities. Coaching services include:
Strengths Assessment & Coaching: Participants gain access to Gallup’s StrengthsFinder assessment to identify their top five strengths. A professional coach will review the results and link the strengths to their career paths.
Career Accelerator: This 3-month, cohort-based career development journey includes bi-weekly coach-led sessions that not only help participants develop their professional skills but also foster networking and peer support to build lasting industry relationships.
1:1 Coaching: Soundings has assembled a team of professional, certified coaches with industry knowledge dedicated to helping individuals leverage their strengths and navigate any obstacles impeding their career goals.
Soundings Elevate coaching services launch today and are available for purchase online. Judge added, "Our team views the launch of the Soundings Elevate career coaching products as more than just an expansion of our services—it's a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all professionals, especially women, have the resources and opportunities to thrive."
For more information about Soundings’ coaching program, visit us at booth D010 at IMEX or schedule an interview here.
ABOUT SOUNDINGS
Soundings is a leading talent platform that connects organizations with top freelance and full-time professionals specializing in business events. With more than 2,700 members in its global talent community, Soundings offers extensive career development opportunities, enhancing skills and fostering industry leadership. Known for its innovation and thought leadership, Soundings collaborates with businesses to develop agile talent strategies that maximize profitability, enhance service offerings, and improve talent retention. As a certified Women-Owned Small Business, Soundings is dedicated to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in female-dominated industries.
Discover more at www.soundingsconnect.com.
PRESS CONTACT:
Matt Swenson
matt.swenson@soundingsconnect.com
240-472-5347