Professional Women’s Group
Your ability to develop a highly effective and respectful working relationship with your boss is key to your job satisfaction and growth. We often hear that women need to support each other and stick together in the workplace, yet what happens when competition or jealousy gets in the way? What do you do when your co-worker turns from friend to foe overnight without a reason or a willingness to fix it? Join us as Shirley Ellis will offer tips and tricks for managing up, addressing personality differences that impact manager/staff relationships, and effective strategies for better working with your boss.
About Shirley
Shirley Ellis is a dedicated leader and visionary in the world of finance. With over 9 years of invaluable experience at Discover Financial Services, Shirley has held many titles, including leading the frontline collections department for over 5 years by delivering tailored solutions to increase financial literacy. Currently, Shirley is a Project Manager for Discover Student Loans where she focuses on process optimization, risk mitigation and elevating the customer experience. Her journey at Discover has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, consistently delivering results and exceeding expectations.
Shirley Ellis is a motivational speaker focused on women’s empowerment. She’s actively engaged in initiatives like the Columbus Urban League’s Professional and Personal Development Committee, where she fosters networking skills among young professionals. As a mentor in the Columbus Young Professionals Elevate and Excel Program, Shirley is passionate about inspiring others to dream big, embrace resilience, and achieve success on their terms. Her dedication to helping individuals thrive both professionally and personally makes her a powerful advocate for empowerment and growth. She co-leads the events committee for an employee resource group at Discover card called PWIR. In this role, Shirley organizes and creates developmental and community engagement events, empowering women with a sense of belonging and equipping them with the tools to accelerate in their careers.
Whether through mentorship, coaching, or leading by example, Shirley equips those around her with knowledge and tools to overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and reach their full potential. Her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering optimism serve as beacons of inspiration for all who have the privilege of working alongside her.
As a speaker, Shirley captivates audiences with her engaging storytelling, insightful wisdom, and practical advice. Her talks on discipline, leadership, and achieving success resonate deeply with listeners, leaving them inspired, motivated, and ready to take on new challenges with renewed vigor.
About PWG
The Professional Women’s Group (PWG) is an exclusive career-development group for employed women. Meetings and networking opportunities are available throughout the month; topics focus on various aspects of Professional Development.
PWG is free of charge to all employed women. For more information on PWG, click here. We look forward to an amazing year of growth and progress!
All 2024 PWG Meetings will be held at Courtyard by Marriott, Columbus Airport, Columbus, OH 43219 (click here for Google Map) from 6-8 PM.