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Beyond No: Transforming Setback into Stepping Stones

Limor Bergman Gross VP of the ICF Israel Chapter, Podcast Host, and Executive Coach & Mentor
February 20, 2025 12:00 – 12:30 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
Beyond No: Transforming Setback into Stepping Stones

About this session

Rejection is inevitable in professional growth, but it doesn’t have to hold you back.

Join Limor Bergman Gross, VP of the ICF Israel Chapter, Podcast Host, and Executive Coach & Mentor, in this interactive session to discover how to reframe rejection as an opportunity for growth and transformation.

Whether it’s being turned down for a job, a promotion, or an idea at work, we will explore practical strategies to build resilience, learn from setbacks, and confidently move forward in your career.

Through personal insights, actionable tools, and audience Q&A, you’ll leave equipped to turn every “no” into a stepping stone toward success.

Meet the speaker

Limor Bergman Gross

Limor Bergman Gross

VP of the ICF Israel Chapter, Podcast Host, and Executive Coach & Mentor

Limor is an Executive Coach and podcast host dedicated to empowering women in tech leadership roles, currently serving as Vice President of the International Coaching Federation Israel chapter. Her podcast, "From a Woman to a Leader," launched in 2023, provides actionable insights and strategies for women navigating career challenges in the tech industry, featuring weekly episodes with successful women sharing their professional journeys. With over 20 years of experience in tech, including roles as a software engineer, engineering manager, and Director of Engineering, Limor now focuses on coaching women to break through barriers, build confidence, and advance their careers. She is passionate about mentorship, having created a mentorship program with PowerToFly and currently helping women in engineering progress to leadership roles through her structured coaching process.

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