As June is coming to a close (or more like a grinding halt! Where did the time go??), I reflect on an amazing month of firsts, milestones, celebrations, and special events. I would like to share a few of them with you.

- Releasing my first book!
- Riding Kong and Velocicoaster with some of my WWQ favs!!
- All things related to the kickoff at Qlik Connect of #WomenWhoQlik. What an amazing job by all involved who brought this dream to life!
- Opportunity of a lifetime to work in Munich for the summer
- Dream vacation with my family to celebrate so many amazing milestones

I could go on and on, but suffice it to say that I am truly lucky and content with so many amazing memories from June. Grateful. Thankful. Blessed.

I would love to hear more stories from the #WWQ community. Could we even start with a simple introduction? Would you be willing to give a brief intro or share a few fun facts about yourself with the group?

I'll get us started...

1. I began working with QlikView 7 in 2007.
2. I bought a personal QV desktop license in 2011 so I could use QV at home/personally! (did I mention I bleed green??!!)
3. I built a personal use, registration and scoring system in QlikView to organize and score dance competitions.

I am looking forward to hearing your stories!

Best,
Gwen

Welcome to this new Qlik Community group dedicated to Women Who Qlik and allies! We are excited to use this space to share accomplishments, ask questions, provide encouragement, and further the impact of women leveraging Qlik for success. 

To get started, I wanted to highlight some amazing content featuring #WomenWhoQlik at Qlik Connect. While the entire event is full of incredible insights, let's shine a light on some sessions and events that feature women making an impact with Qlik. Put these sessions in your conference schedule and make a plan to connect with these women in Orlando and on LinkedIn:

• Qonnected by Qlik: Women in Data Empowerment and Data-Driven Culture- Gwen Stamp, BMW, Steph Robinson, JBS USA and Priscila Papazissis, Vallourec
• Create a Self-Service, Collaborate BI Space- Steph Robinson and Anna Lee Munns, JBS USA
• How Takeuchi Buried the Competition with Qlik Sense Saas- Susan Dean and Scarlett McLaughlin, Takeuchi
• Data Literacy for AI and Data-Driven Organizational Growth- Angelika Klidas, Business Data Challengers and Priscila Papazissis, Vallourec
• AI Trained Bot Delivers Exceptional Client Experience and Profitability- Vivien Piddo Gattas- UpSociative
• Transforming Global Climate Action and Coastal Resilience with Qlik- Angelika Klidas, Business Data Challengers
• Unlocking the Power of AI-Ready Data Quality: Strategies & Success Stories- Julia Fryk, Waterstone Mortgage
• Customer Journey Transformation with Qlik-Based Process Mining- Agata Bak-Geerinck, Telenet
• Real-Time Data Warehouse Modernization and Data Integration- Bahar Erol Ceren, Anadolu Sigorta
• Understanding Data Ingestion Options in Qlik Cloud Data Integration- Isabelle Timmermanns, Rond Consulting
• Zero Downtime Migration of Qlik Sense- A Customer Showcase in AWS- Ana Silva, IPC Global
• Create New Possibilities with Qlik OEM Embedded Solutions- Beatriz Accioly Lins, Avon Insitute

What sessions are you most looking forward to? What do you want to get out of the conference- either in-person or via the livestream? 

PS- If you are in Orlando, be sure to visit the WomenWhoQlik area at breakfast on Wednesday, June 5 and stop by the Qlik Community & Advocacy booth in the Expo for some limited edition WomenWhoQlik merch! 

Last week, hundreds of Women Who Qlik descended upon Orlando during the Qlik Connect conference- and it was an amazing experience!  

I wanted to share a few of my top highlights, specifically celebrating Women Who Qlik:

• Women on the mainstage: From host Katie Linendoll and keynote speaker Meredith Whalen of IDC to the ladies of the Qlik AI council (3 out of 4 members are female!) and Luminary Susan Dean from Takeuchi sharing her Qlik success story (and rocking Qlik green heels while doing it)- it was inspiring to see women on the mainstage. If you weren’t there in-person, you can still watch the keynotes on-demand!

• Live from Qlik Connect:
  • LinkedIn Live: Catch a replay of the Women Who Qlik Live from Qlik Connect, featuring Sally Jacobs, Priscila Papazissis, Angelika Klidas, and Gwen Stamp.
  • The CUBE interviews: Multiple women were featured in live interviews, including Priscila Paolinelli, Angelika Klidas, Jamie Kiser, Mary Kern, Beatriz Accioly, Emma McAlister, Miranda Foster, and the Qlik AI Council. Check them out on-demand!

• Sessions and connections: It was amazing to get to meet and spend time with women I had previously only met online. We led and attended sessions, took part in workshops, got certified- and even rode rollercoasters together!  Our Breakout Session Women in Data: with Pricila Papazissis, Gwen Stamp and I was insightful, and we were humbled by the support and attendance as well as the stories from our audience.  This session shined the light on the challenges women have in Tech.

The excitement generated for the Women Who Qlik movement was incredible to see. There was a true spirit of camaraderie, and everyone was eager to support one another.

I'm eager to see what's next for Women Who Qlik. Are you interested in collaborating on a future event, LinkedIn Live, webinar, blog post, giving or receiving mentoring or similar? Share your ideas and thoughts below.

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of Women Who Qlik at Qlik Connect!

I loved the Women in Data session at Qlik Connect yesterday...was great to see so many awesome women in tech. I mentioned the Women in Analytics conference in July so I thought I'd post it here in case anyone wanted to attend. Not sure if Qlik has a presence there or not but it would be awesome if they did!

https://www.dataconnectconf.com/dataconnect/conference

Can you believe it, we’re almost halfway through the year! As we kick-off this new group in Qlik Community, it seems like a perfect time to do a mid-year check-in on our own work-life balance.  

The Deloitte report "Women at Work 2024: A Global Outlook" provides a comprehensive global analysis of the current state of work/life balance and its impact on women in the workforce. Drawing from 5,000 women across 10 countries, the report delves into the challenges and opportunities, and for the purpose of our space, we want to emphasize work/life balance. 

Highlighted within the report is the correlation between work/life balance and overall well-being. The report sheds light on the disproportionate impact of work/life balance challenges on women, particularly those facing intersectional barriers such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. It advocates for targeted interventions and systemic changes to address these disparities and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all employees. 

Overall, the Deloitte report is a compelling call to action to prioritize and champion work/life balance initiatives among many other key initiatives. What are your tips and best practices for prioritizing work/life balance? How can this Qlik Community group support you in work/life balance?  Share your advice or questions in the comments below!