A brief history of women in the 20th century
Virginia Woolf has often been misquoted for writing “for most of history, anonymous is a woman.” which gave birth to a lot of “what if?” sentiments.
“What if women could rule countries?”
“What if women could climb mountains and cross oceans?”
These thoughts not only saw the growth of feminist writers, but also broke the stereotype that women were big spenders. At the turn of the century, women across the world had become more self-assured about the concept of money, especially in
Women only Workshop - Focusing on the world of personal finances
Keeping up with its commitment towards women empowerment,
the IIT Alumni Center
A two-hour coaching session, Women only Workshop (WoW)
deals with financial planning and implementation. The first session was held on
April 9, 2014 and was conducted by Ms. Renu Maheshwari. The session
explored the world of finance and it was found to be very useful by both the
members and the corporate guests. It dealt with Planning and implementation of
finance, risk profiling and money behaviour analysis. The workshop also
provided guidance on how to achieve a life of indulgence and liberty. Held
every month at the Club in the City, Abhiramapuram, Chennai, the workshop has
completed six sessions.
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| Women only Workshops explore the world of finance |
Guests and speakers
Ms. Renu Maheshwari who conducts the workshop is a SEBI
registered Investment Adviser and practices financial planning and portfolio
management. With over two decades of experience, Ms. Maheshwari excels in
coaching, consulting and advising clients on personal financing. In 2012, she
co-founded Finscholarz to provide holistic consulting services.
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| Renu Maheshwari presiding over a session of the Women only Workshop |
Most sessions are presided over by personalities from
distinguished backgrounds. Notable chief guests include angel investor and
management advisor, Ms. Padma Chandrasekaran, and executive coach, Ms. Rajani
Seshadri, who helps leaders in Tata Consultancy Services, hone their strengths
and overcome limits, to achieve personal and professional success.
A workshop for members and guests
Women only Workshop has seen large and enthusiastic
participation. Invitations are sent to key corporate companies across Chennai
to nominate accomplished women from their companies to take part.
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| Participants at the event |
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