Cost:

Members $15  |  Non-Members: $25

 

Registration closes at 11:59 pm EST on June 4, 2026.

 

Description: 

 

Join Dr. Corinne Low, author of Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours, for a dynamic virtual conversation on how work, family, and opportunity intersect in today’s evolving landscape. Dr. Low brings a data‑driven perspective shaped by her research published in leading economic journals, offering clear insights into the forces that influence career development, life decisions, and workplace equity.

 

In this workshop, Dr. Low will explore how individuals can build sustainable careers while navigating pivotal personal and professional choices. She will discuss the trade‑offs many professionals face, the structural factors that shape opportunity, and the evidence behind what helps people thrive over the long term. Her work challenges organizations and individuals alike to rethink how we define success and to consider how workplace design, expectations, and culture can better support diverse paths to achievement.

 

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the economic and behavioral patterns that influence advancement, as well as practical guidance for making informed decisions at key career moments. Dr. Low’s research‑based approach offers a grounded, accessible framework for thinking about ambition, balance, and long‑term growth.

 

Key Takeaways:

• A data‑driven look at how work, family, and opportunity interact across a career.
• Insights from leading economic research on decision‑making and long‑term professional sustainability.
• Practical considerations for navigating major life and career choices.
• A fresh perspective on how organizations can create environments where people at all stages can thrive.

 

This session empowers attendees to step back, reset, and consider new approaches to shaping careers and equitable workplaces.

 

 

Bio:

 

Corinne Low is an Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she teaches an award-winning class on the economics of gender and discrimination. Her research has been published in top journals such as the American Economic Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics, and Journal of Political Economy. Her first book, Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours, published by Flatiron, is a USA Today national bestseller and Amazon best book of the year. She was named one of Poets and Quants 40 MBA Professors under 40 in 2024. Corinne and her work have also been featured by major popular media outlets, including The New York Times, Bloomberg, New York Magazine, CBS Mornings, and Forbes. Corinne regularly speaks to and advises firms in addition to teaching in Wharton’s Executive Education programs. She received her Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University, her B.S. in Economics and Public Policy from Duke University, and formerly worked for McKinsey and Company.