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Nov 22

The Power of Collaboration: Building Strong Teams

When I think back to the most influential teams I’ve been on, there’s one consistent identifier – they were made up of strong...

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OWA Unplugged 2024: From Networking To Connection

Maria Petruccelli

Nov 15

OWA Unplugged 2024: From Networking To Connection

This past year I have been on a journey, working to expand my network, experimenting with different ways to grow both personally and...

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Mentorship Matters: Building Meaningful Connections for Career Advancement

Jill Saxon, OD, FAAO

Nov 8

Mentorship Matters: Building Meaningful Connections for Career Advancement

In optometry, it can feel like the path to career advancement is mostly about gaining technical expertise. But the truth is, those skills...

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Tracey Esser

Nov 1

Working As A Millennial

As I sit in my office, juggling branding initiatives and brainstorming new marketing ideas, an early career moment comes to mind. An old...

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Connect With OWA Members At Our New Community Corner!

OWA

Oct 25

Connect With OWA Members At Our New Community Corner!

Connect and engage with fellow members by sharing your experiences, celebrating personal milestones, revealing your skills in various...

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Christina Burns

Oct 18

Earning Your Colleagues’ Trust

As a people-pleaser, it has always been important that my colleagues trust me to do my job competently and on time. While being a...

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The OWA At Vision Expo West 2024 [Photos]

OWA

Oct 11

The OWA At Vision Expo West 2024 [Photos]

After an exciting Vision Expo West, we're all back and well-rested. Seeing so many of our friends, sponsors, and members at all of the...

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Find Your Voice — Negotiating Like A Pro

Holly Gough

Oct 4

Find Your Voice — Negotiating Like A Pro

We’ve heard and read it a thousand times; women are seen as nurturing and empathetic, while men tend to be perceived as more assertive...

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Setting Boundaries: Balancing Work and Personal Life When Working From Home

Ally Kamelhar

Sep 27

Setting Boundaries: Balancing Work and Personal Life When Working From Home

I have always loved the social side of in-office work. As an ESFJ (for the Myers-Briggs fans), I gain energy from being around and...

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Optical 2.0: Top 5 Trends to Elevate Your Practice

Reagan Colpitts

Sep 20

Optical 2.0: Top 5 Trends to Elevate Your Practice

Think of the retail environment today, compared to five years ago — not only are customers more educated and digitally connected, but the...

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Tips For Building Cohesive Teams In The Modern Workplace

Kara Perricone

Sep 13

Tips For Building Cohesive Teams In The Modern Workplace

The workplace landscape looks a lot different than it did just a few years ago. So different, in fact, that some of the younger...

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Getting Our Hands Dirty (Almost): Behind the Scenes at Europa Eyewear

Emily Perisin

Sep 6

Getting Our Hands Dirty (Almost): Behind the Scenes at Europa Eyewear

Last month, we at Europa Eyewear were thrilled to host a special OWA regional event. Fourteen OWA members visited our factory for a...

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Aug 30

OWA Events At Vision Expo West

Vision Expo West in Las Vegas is just around the corner! The OWA is hosting 2 events during the conference. We welcome everyone to join...

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M.A. Giorgio

Aug 23

There’s A Course For That!

Look beyond YouTube and discover free online resources to sharpen your skills and help your career Here’s an expression that digital...

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From Contacts to Connections: Cultivating Relationships for Long-term Success

Alyssa Worley

Aug 16

From Contacts to Connections: Cultivating Relationships for Long-term Success

You know those people who enter a room, and you feel immediately drawn to them? Warmth and intentionality seem to radiate from them....

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Shawn Kramer

Aug 9

Moving Beyond Job Rejection

If you’re a working professional—if you’re a human—you’ve dealt with it. You poured hours into an application, tailored your resume and...

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2024 Most Influential Women In Optical OWA Members

OWA

Aug 2

2024 Most Influential Women In Optical OWA Members

This year marks Vision Monday’s 22nd annual Most Influential Women in Optical report. The Vision Monday editors selected 40 women who are...

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Keeping Politics Out Of The Workplace During An Election Year

Celeste Vos

Jul 26

Keeping Politics Out Of The Workplace During An Election Year

A divisive election is looming, and companies are debating how best to manage the potential distraction and stress of uncertain times...

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Allie Glick

Jul 19

Building Your Personal Brand: The Art Of Being The You That You Want Them to See

The idea of building a personal brand, especially in a professional setting, can (and understandably so) feel overwhelming. I am here,...

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The Writer Within You: 5 Tips To Getting Your Prose Published

M.A. Giorgio

Jul 12

The Writer Within You: 5 Tips To Getting Your Prose Published

Whether it’s an email to colleagues or a comment on your sister’s cute first grader, writing is something we do in some form every day....

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Traveling Down A Two-Way Street: 10 Tips To Better Manage Professional Relationships

Jennifer Trakhtenberg

Jun 28

Traveling Down A Two-Way Street: 10 Tips To Better Manage Professional Relationships

Perception: offering input, feedback, suggestions, and/or direction to the person responsible for your career well-being can be scary. ...

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Compassion Counts For A Work-Life Balance

Maria Petruccelli

Jun 21

Compassion Counts For A Work-Life Balance

As in many workplaces post-Covid, my marketing team transitioned from an office environment to a work from home model. Change is...

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You’re Burned Out By Your Job. Now What?

Christina Burns

Jun 14

You’re Burned Out By Your Job. Now What?

In early 2022, I was reaching a breaking point at work. I was exhausted. I had daily tension headaches from sitting at my desk for long...

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Lindsay Romah

Jun 7

Fitting Fitness Into A Busy Schedule

Have you been sticking to your New Years Resolution? In a world full of fitness influencers, weight loss medications, and fad-diets the...

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