Thursday, November 12, 2026
Vivian Chung Underwood
You do not have to be looking for a new job to benefit from a career plan. An internal promotion, a new role on your team, or an opportunity at another organization can arise with little warning. Will you be ready?
Join the Wharton Club of Chicago for a highly interactive workshop led by Pat Henahan, an ICF Certified Executive Coach and career strategist. Pat will share a practical framework for managing your career year-round, so you can recognize and pursue opportunities within your organization or beyond it. Through discussion and exercises, you will identify concrete steps you can take right away. The workshop is for anyone who wants to grow professionally, whether or not they are actively looking for a job.
What you will learn
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Strategic career planning: How to define goals across multiple time horizons and map a path to get there
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Building your personal brand: Defining a brand that resonates and weaving it through every touchpoint
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Annual career habits: 7 must-do practices so you are ready when opportunity knocks
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Networking that works: Time-effectively strengthen your network without feeling like you’re exploiting people
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Interview readiness: Be prepared for the tough questions before the recruiter ever calls
Register to work on your career plan and leave with actionable steps to prepare for the next opportunity.
Event details - Wednesday, November 12, 2026: 5:30-7:30 pm
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5:30-6:00: Check-In/Networking
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6:00-7:00: Program
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7:00-7:30: Q&A/Networking
Small bites and soft drinks will be provided.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED by day of event, 12:00 noon. Due to building security, on-site registration cannot be accommodated.
About Pat Henahan
Pat Henahan has spent three decades developing leaders as a U.S. Army officer, global life sciences executive, and executive coach. She previously served as CFO of Envigo and held finance roles at Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, and Hospira. Pat holds an MBA from The Wharton School and is known for her direct, action-oriented approach to career growth.
Register to work on your career plan and leave with actionable steps to prepare for the next opportunity.
