{"id":85195,"date":"2018-03-08T08:38:41","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T16:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/?p=85195"},"modified":"2025-08-31T19:14:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T02:14:40","slug":"international-womens-day-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/international-womens-day-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"International Women’s Day in the Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have had the privilege of working with many exceptional people over the course of my career. For International Women’s Day this year, I wanted to feature some of the dedicated and talented women I have the opportunity to work with in the Channel. The following individuals have great advice and stories that we all can learn from.
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\nDeb Gannaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Principal, DG Technology Consulting <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

What made you get into the technology industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

During my first job out of college our company started to leverage technology to change the way we interacted with our clients and to improve our company\u2019s perception in the industry. I was asked at that time by our executive team to take on this\u00a0new project. I don\u2019t think anyone else wanted it because it seemed too different from the current approach and change is hard. However, after a few months working with the IT consulting firm assigned to our company and\u00a0some of our test clients, it became crystal clear that I was one of the most fortunate employees because the project took off opening many doors. \u00a0\u00a0I was at the right place as they say!<\/p>\n

What are some things you do to help mentor and grow women within your organization?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best way to mentor and help women and men grow is to lead by example.\u00a0 Mentoring a high school young woman or a woman at work involves listening as well as teaching.\u00a0 I encourage students and working adults to try new things, attend seminars, read books, take classes, set meetings with people you admire to learn from them and ask questions. All of these activities help an individual see possibilities and focus on their strengths personally and professionally. \u00a0I suggest making annual goals and review them quarterly. There are times those goals are met, exceeded or even changed. Last year we started an intern program to teach college students how to conduct meetings, communicate with partners and clients and work as a team. \u00a0I tell them how and why I started my business and let them know they can do if that is a dream.<\/p>\n

Suggested Reading and Tips for Growth:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Stay current, go to seminars, create personal and business community<\/li>\n
  • The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale – I take this book with me and have been reading and rereading it for years. It keeps me grounded and focused.<\/li>\n
  • First Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham – I like this for book for managers because it tells you what is obvious and keeps it simple. I think it is good for experienced managers and new managers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Linda Ford<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    VP Marketing, DynTek Services, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

    What are some things you do to help mentor and grow women within your organization?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    I\u2019m passionate about recruiting young women to join the technology industry. This topic is near and dear to my heart and something I champion as an IAMCP WIT Chicago board member, Oak Grove School Education Foundation board member and woman of the channel.\u00a0 Whenever I talk to young women about their career aspirations, I stress that a career in technology spans beyond just programming or engineering.\u00a0 Tech careers are inclusive of sales, operations, marketing, human resources and much more.\u00a0 You can pursue a broad range of interests in the tech field.\u00a0 I also think young women, and men, today have an intrinsic understanding of technology as digital natives.\u00a0 It is such an exciting time to be in technology because the work we do is so generally accessible to the public as a whole \u2013 there is a much greater understanding of how technology applies to our daily lives.<\/p>\n

    As a successful professional, what are two-to-three tips to maintaining a good work-life balance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Check guilt at the door!\u00a0 As a working mother, I feel like I am modeling a passion for work for my kids.\u00a0 If we view our careers and life choices as assets to our character, whether it is working outside the home or in it, I believe that sends a positive message to our kids.\u00a0 Also, work\/life balance is never a 50\/50 proposition.\u00a0 It will constantly be shifting in one direction or the other.\u00a0 I try to be \u2018present\u2019 for the task at hand.\u00a0 If that is watching a soccer game, then it is time to put the cell phone away.<\/p>\n

    Suggested Reading and Tips for Growth: <\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Grit, by Angela Duckworth \u2013 I just read this with my 5th<\/sup> grader for a project.\u00a0 It was a great reminder that hard work and passion are key.<\/li>\n
    • I am a big believer in volunteering and networking with your communities \u2013 women in technology, local organizations and other passion projects.<\/li>\n
    • Learn from the many women in the channel who work to create and promote the channel ecosystem with fierce intelligence, competitiveness and grace, while keeping family a key priority. Ask this network of women for advice, brainstorming, challenges and the like.\u00a0 Having our mentors within arm\u2019s reach is deeply fulfilling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Susan O’Sullivan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      VP Sales, US, Ingram Micro<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

      What are some things you do to help mentor and grow women within your organization?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Mentoring is a gift that keeps on giving to everyone involved. I mentor many women at Ingram Micro and have been mentored by both men and women at Ingram Micro. We have such amazing people in and around our company, and I am always watching for up and coming individuals to engage with and learn from as well.\u00a0Ingram Micro has made diversity a priority and to fuel the success of this ongoing initiative, we have our own Women\u2019s Forum, which is part of our North American campuses.\u00a0 Throughout the year, we bring in guest speakers and each female executive involved has her own small women\u2019s group that meets monthly on campus and, or remotely.<\/p>\n

      As a successful professional, what are two-to-three tips to maintaining a good work-life balance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Over the years, I\u2019ve found it\u2019s not so much how to balance, but how to be present when you\u2019re in the moment so you can be the best at what you\u2019re doing. When I am at work, I am at work. When I am home or back in the day when I was at a school or watching a sporting event, I was present.\u00a0 Yes, at times, one crosses over into the next, but making it a priority to be present and not distracted by my device has made a positive difference at home and at work. If you hire smart, encourage teamwork and lead by example, finding a healthy balance and a clear headspace to enjoy the moments we have is priceless, and not as hard as it may seem.<\/p>\n

      Suggested Reading and Tips for Growth:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Built to Last by James Collins and Jerry Porras<\/li>\n
      • The First 90 days by\u00a0Michael D. Watkins<\/li>\n
      • 7 Habits by Stephen Covey<\/li>\n
      • Watch TED talks in the morning or before I go to bed on leadership, motivation, sales, team building; they can be so inspiring.<\/li>\n
      • Take advantage of podcasts. You can listen to them on the go, in the air \u2013 they are a great on-demand learning tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

         <\/p>\n

        Wendy Hoey<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Senior Director of Global Sourcing, Optiv <\/strong><\/p>\n

        \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

        What are some things you do to help mentor and grow women within your organization?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        I have been very fortunate to work with a lot of up and coming young women and pride myself as being someone that they can always come to for direction and advice.<\/p>\n

        I set up short monthly meetings\/calls with my female colleagues to run through what they have been doing, any issues or challenges that they have been encountering and just chat through and help with some advice and direction. With us all working remote we can get too bogged down day to day \u2013 so make some time to review how things are going with your other female colleagues, listen and learn from other experiences.<\/p>\n

        As a successful professional, what are two-to-three tips to maintaining a good work-life balance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

        When you are on vacation \u2013 actually be on vacation, don\u2019t check emails, they will be there when you get back! Too many of my American colleagues don\u2019t \u2018switch\u2019 off and you need to have a break or what is the point of working so hard.<\/p>\n

        Block off some time every day in your calendar for \u2018prep\u2019 time. With so many people working remote \u2013 conference calls and meetings have taken over our day to day lives \u2013 so make sure you have a break by blocking some time in your day to day so that you have some time allotted for reviewing what you are doing that day, or even grabbing something to eat or to run the odd errand.<\/p>\n

        I also have some exercise bands in my home office \u2013 so when I am on a long call I can just do some simple exercises to keep my body moving as some days I can be stuck on calls for most of the day. I hate the days when my fit bit is telling me that I\u2019ve only moved 1000 steps! Invest in a good blue tooth headset so you can move around while on calls \u2013 keep active!<\/p>\n

        Suggested Reading and Tips for Growth: <\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Set aside 2 hours a week for self-improvement. Pick some key topics within your industry and turn off your email, and your phone \u2013 block out in your diary, and review some subject matter from your industry.<\/li>\n
        • The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney – Chris recently spoke at our SKO, and the principles within his book outline how to manage your tasks\/objectives to ensure that you achieve the important ones and don\u2019t get bogged down in the day to day whirlwind. I have started to use this method with my team and it\u2019s already helped us achieve some goals that had been outstanding due to having too many projects at one time and not knowing where to start.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Jacquie Goldstein<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          Director, Software Partners, SHI<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

          What are some things you do to help mentor and grow women within your organization?<\/strong><\/p>\n

          My leadership tends to be more by example than anything coordinated. I have an open-door policy for all of my employees, and am always there to listen. I like to get to know all of my employees as well as they will let me get to know them. For me, it starts with showing woman in our industry that there are opportunities for them, and mentoring them on the importance of putting themselves out there for new opportunities, even if they don\u2019t think they are 100% ready or fully qualified. \u00a0Most studies show that women tend to hold themselves back on growth opportunities until they feel they are totally prepared and\/or ready, which could lead them to missing out on a realistic career \u2013changing opportunity. I also stress the importance of confidence, especially within the technology industry \u2013 while though the numbers are increasing, it is still very male-centric industry. There are still many a conference I attend where I am one of the only women, and it is crucial for us to value our own worth, and insist that others do so as well. I also relay to young women, that it is so important to just be themselves and remember that they are only human, particularly when they are in a leadership role. You need to be your authentic you, or else you will not be true to yourself or ultimately in the job you are doing.<\/p>\n

          Suggested Reading and Tips for Growth: <\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Emergenetics Training at work was a truly amazing experience. It taught me a ton about myself that I was not previously in tune with, and made me understand the type of leader I am, and how I best process and learn new things. It also made me understand others which is worth its weight in gold. Moreover, any training on emotional intelligence\/IQ is imperative to anyone in a leadership position.<\/li>\n
          • Reread Oh the Places You\u2019ll Go by Dr. Suess – I\u2019m a huge proponent of going back to the basics. Sometimes, that which is the most simple, is the most profound.<\/li>\n
          • There are tons of leadership books and training out there. Don\u2019t be afraid to try different things, particularly those that may push you out of your comfort zone. The truth is, you never stop learning no matter what line of work you may be in, and the more open you are to different experiences, different techniques, and different points of view, the better off you are.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Shelly Bodine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

            Chief of Staff, SoftwareOne <\/strong><\/p>\n

            \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

            What are some things you do to help mentor and grow women within your organization?<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Currently I am working with a team of women within my organization who just launched our first \u201cWomen in Technology\u201d forum in 2017.\u00a0 It has been rewarding to see the amount of enthusiasm we have received as a group about the work we have done.\u00a0 I have also served as a mentor for a number of women and men throughout my career, as it is a passion of mine to see people grow in their career.<\/p>\n

            As a successful professional, what are two-to-three tips to maintaining a good work-life balance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Learn to set priorities in both areas of your life \u2013 and say no to things that don\u2019t align. Your Family and Health should always be a priority.<\/p>\n

            Suggested Reading and Tips for Growth:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • The Patrick Lencioni series of books \u2013 you can always relate to one of the \u201ccharacters\u201d<\/li>\n
            • Networking \u2013 both formally at events, as well as informally by keeping in contact with those in your industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

               <\/p>\n

              Tracy Holtz<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              Director, Security and Information Management, Tech Data <\/strong><\/p>\n

              \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

              What made you get into the technology industry?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Prior to joining Tech Data, I worked for a small components distributor which allowed me the opportunity to gain new skills and exposure to the industry which peaked my interest. \u00a0I quickly became fascinated with Security market and threat landscape therefore spent more time investing time to further enhance my knowledge and skills.
              \nWhat are some things you do to help mentor and grow women within your organization?\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

              I encourage my team to get engaged in user groups, volunteer opportunities, and company projects which provide an opportunity to expand their knowledge base, provide exposure to senior leaders, and give back to the community.\u00a0\u00a0In addition, offering regular mentoring sessions directly with employees to specifically dive deeper into personal opportunities.<\/p>\n

              Suggested Reading and Tips for Growth:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              –Find Your Why<\/em> by Simon Sinek – I had previously read Sinek\u2019s \u201cStart with Why<\/em>\u201d earlier in the year and thoroughly enjoyed the book reflecting on purpose or beliefs that inspire you to apply with others. \u201cFind Your Why<\/em>\u201d allows you an opportunity to leverage the knowledge gained in \u201cStart with Why<\/em>\u201d but also find ways to inspire yourself at work, leading you to inspire others around you.<\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n

              Chari Kelsey<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              Director, Channel Operations and Distribution – Americas, McAfee<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

              What made you get into the technology industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

              I was and am still passionate about being on the good side of the fight. Knowing that the solutions we provide to our customers helps protect them keeps me inspired and engaged in this industry.<\/p>\n

              As a successful professional, what are your tips to maintaining a good work-life balance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

              My calendar is everything to me. I make sure I am scheduling time for things that matter to me (time with my family and friends, working out, hobbies, etc.). I find that this approach ensures I prioritize how I use the time I have available.<\/p>\n

              Meditation has become a daily habit even if it is just for 10 min. It helps keep me focused.<\/p>\n

              Sometimes when things are crazy busy, I have to just mentally remind myself that I am doing my best. Some days one part of my life will take more from me than other parts. When I can just embrace the imbalance, I don\u2019t get as thrown off by it and know that it will even out.<\/p>\n

              Suggested Reading and Tips for Growth: <\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman – This was a recommendation from the last Women in Channel event I attended.<\/li>\n
              • Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin- This is by far the best book I\u2019ve read this year. It has great relatable and practical guidance for establishing habits around what you value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                 <\/p>\n

                Gabriela Ferado<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                Manager, Channel Sales, McAfee <\/strong><\/p>\n

                \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

                What are some things you do to help mentor and grow women within your organization?<\/strong>
                \nI am always available for a chat, and if people are willing to listen, always happy to give advice. For my team, my ultimate goal is always growth, so we should have a plan to achieve that in one way or another, as long as the individual is willing to do it.<\/p>\n

                As a successful professional, what are two-to-three tips to maintaining a good work-life balance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                First of all, accept that perfect balance is probably not achievable. Set boundaries and respect them as much as possible. There will be times when work needs more of you and times when life needs more of you. Just be okay with your decisions on how you spend your time and energy. We have to be well in all aspects of our lives in order to perform at our highest, so I do try to make sure I have a little bit of everything \u2013 work\/fun\/family\/exercise, etc.<\/p>\n

                Suggested Reading and Tips for Growth: <\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein – It\u2019s the story of a family as told by the family dog \u2013 who happens to love car racing and makes analogies between racing and life. Enzo the dog gives some good advice like \u201cthe car goes where the eyes go\u201d \u2013 as in keep your eyes on the goal and do the right thing to get there.<\/li>\n
                • Any book or training that makes you a better person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                  Kristin Carnes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                  Director, Worldwide Channel Sales, Cloud Business Unit, McAfee<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0\"\"As a successful professional, what are two-to-three tips to maintaining a good work-life balance?<\/strong>
                  \nI\u2019ve had a career all my life.\u00a0 Like many women I went to work, got married, had kids and kept on working.\u00a0 My job may not define me but it is a large part of who I am.\u00a0 Raising two boys and having a husband who taught and coached for 17 years requires planning and the ability to deal with spontaneous situations.\u00a0 Consciously schedule time for your personal life and set the example of \u201cturning off\u201d with the people you love, they will follow suit. \u00a0Expect there will be surprises and disruptions both from work and your personal life and choose wisely when and how you react.\u00a0 \u00a0Find a passion that has nothing to do with work and requires your complete concentration in order to master it successfully.<\/p>\n

                  Suggested Reading and Tips for Growth: <\/strong><\/p>\n

                  The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.\u00a0Being married to an English Teacher is what exposed me to this book.\u00a0 While it can be dark and harrowing, I have found that reading it again throughout my life my lens changes depending on where I am in my own personal journey. As we mature and grow, so does our perspective.\u00a0 I read The Bell Jar at least once every three years and while the story is the same, I find that the parts of the story that affect me change.<\/p>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                  Megan Miles Gee<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                  Partner Manager, Cloud Business Unit, McAfee <\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  What made you get into the technology industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  I\u2019ve actually never known anything else, literally. You see, my father was in the industry so I was always surrounded by it.\u00a0 I was fascinated by the work he and his company did and was always asking questions but never imagined myself following in his footsteps.\u00a0 My degree is actually in English and Political Communication- I wanted to be the next Peggy Noonan, a political speech writer.\u00a0 Fast forward, a couple of years out of college and a divorce later, and\u00a0I was looking to begin my career.\u00a0 I found an entry-level outside sales position for a telecommunications provider.\u00a0 The \u2018.com\u2019 bubble had recently burst and the industry was rapidly changing.\u00a0 My father had always been supportive of me and my sister and anything that we wanted to do but for the first time ever had some concerns.\u00a0 He was concerned given the state of the industry but even more so because \u201chis little girl\u201d was entering \u201ca man\u2019s world.\u201d\u00a0 He had always been more progressive- he actually hired the first female director in the company to his staff. He shared with me the concerns other leadership had since she was female, (mind you, this was the south\u2026in the \u201870\u2019s) and he didn\u2019t want that for me- he knew that I would have to work extra hard to prove myself, much like she did. \u00a0I appreciated his concerns and wasn\u2019t worried because \u201cit was just a sales job to get some experience under my belt and at least it was something that I was somewhat familiar with.\u201d\u00a0 That was14-years ago and I haven\u2019t looked back.\u00a0 He\u2019s been 100% supportive of me and has been an amazing mentor.\u00a0 My career in technology has ranged from sales, operations, consulting, and sales engineering.\u00a0 Who knew that some of those silly questions like, \u201cDad, what makes a phone ring?\u201d would bring me to where I am today!<\/p>\n

                  Suggested Reading and Tips for Growth:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington<\/li>\n
                  • White Papers and McAfee briefs \u2013 Joining the McAfee team through acquisition of Skyhigh, there has been a lot to get up to date on here!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                     <\/p>\n

                    Natalie Tomlin<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                    Channel Sales Director, Alternate Routes to Market, McAfee <\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \"\"What are some things you do to help mentor and grow women within your organization?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    I am a strong proponent of encouraging women to speak up, talk, and be heard. I also advise people to talk to multiple women across the company to get a wide range of differing perspectives. It is my hope that these discussions will allow them to develop their own perspectives. Finally, I make sure that my team does an exercise where they write down their core values. If you have your values written down, it allows you to stay true to them.<\/p>\n

                    What books and\/or training do you suggest, and why? <\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • From Good to Great by James Collins is my easily my number one pick.<\/li>\n
                    • Who Moved my Cheese by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson is a good read, highlighting the fact that the only constant is change, so you always have to keep learning and adapting.<\/li>\n
                    • The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor is another one of the best books I’ve read recently, as it shows happiness fuels success rather than vice versa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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