The members of Connect: Professional Women's Network share their goals for the new year. To learn more and join the group for free, visit http://www.linkedin.com/womenconnect.

1. New Year, Here We Come!
The members of Connect: Professional Women’s Network
share their personal and professional goals for 2014.
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2. „Tis the season for resolutions! The
members of Connect are a driven
bunch, so when asked what they
hoped to accomplish in 2014, it‟s no
surprise that they were ready with
ambitious answers.
Here‟s a sampling of some of the
inspiring goals the Connect women
hope to accomplish.

3. “It‟s time to create space that honors my needs as a woman, social
worker and parent. I want to model for my children that women
deserve to „have it all‟ without sacrificing self-care.”
Stephanie Slayton, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

4. “I hope to allocate more time for volunteering
with Stop Hunger Now and Samaritan‟s Purse
(helping children in need).”
Fran Lytle, Co-founder Brand Champs

5. “I read a study recently that concluded that money
does buy happiness when it buys experiences, not
material things. I want to make an effort next year
to experience more and buy less.”
Pamela Castelli, Social Worker

6. “I want to put as many girls‟ empowerment
programs in schools as I can!”
Cynthia Bazin, Life Strategist, Inspirational Speaker

7. “My goal is to secure a job that I have a passion
for, where I will make a difference. I have
promised myself that I will not settle, and that I‟ll
be patient and make sure it‟s the right fit.”
Ann Becker, Account Executive

8. “I want to REALLY figure out my purpose
and write my life‟s mission statement. I‟ll be
50 in July, so I figure it‟s time.”
Karen White, Certified John Maxwell Coach, Speaker, Trainer

9. “I would love to pay off all my loans, and to sit
back and exhale because my education was
earnestly earned. That‟s freedom!”
Tosin Akeredolu, Public Relations & Communications

10. “My goal is more heart and deeper
connections, with clients as well as
personal friends.”
Melissa Tong, CEO DunkPunk Productions, Inc.

11. “My top career priority for 2014 is to live my purpose
fully and to do more speaking engagements
teaching people simple, powerful ways to be happy
and get what they want in life. OK, I guess what I
really want to do is change the world!”
Bonnie Pond, Creator & Author of “The Power of Three”

12. “All the things on my list have a common base:
happiness. In 2014, I want to wake up happy every day
while I complete my screenplay, finish my book
manuscript, expand my business, repay debt and
accept two acting roles.”
Tanya Christian, Marketing Communications Manager

13. Join the conversation!
Connect: Professional Women’s Network, Powered by Citi, is an online
community on LinkedIn that helps women achieve the careers they want
and discuss the issues relevant to their success.
For more great insights from Connect members, check out
the discussion: What is the #1 Thing You Want to Accomplish in 2014?
Join the discussion to share your hopes for the coming year!
Visit linkedin.com/womenconnect for more information
and to join the group for free!
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