The Art and Science of Being a Likeable Badass
(First 100 Tickets include a copy of Alison Fragale's book, Likeable Badass)
Why do women struggle to be seen as both competent and likeable, get less credit than men for the same accomplishments, and remain underpaid and underrepresented? Professor Alison Fragale answers these maddening questions in her bestselling book, Likeable Badass. Status—how respected we are by others—is critical for both life satisfaction and career success. However, status is poorly understood and rarely discussed. In this interactive conversation with Christine Sandman Stone, Alison explains why women have less status than men, on average, how it holds us back from achieving the power we deserve, and — most importantly — what we can do about it. Sharing easy, proven strategies to build status, participants will be informed and inspired to get the respect, power, and influence they deserve, even when the odds are unfairly stacked against them.
Alison Fragale is an organizational psychologist, professor at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, and bestselling author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve. Her academic research on status, power, negotiation, and influence have been published in her field’s top academic journals as well as national media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. She is a sought-after keynote speaker who uses behavioral science to help individuals, especially women, excel. Prior to her academic career, Alison worked as a consultant for McKinsey and Company, Inc.
She holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from Dartmouth College and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Alison resides in Chicago with her husband and her three children, who are all named after professional athletes. She also loves, in no particular order: cheap coffee, not-so-cheap wine, fabulous shoes, sushi, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Peloton workouts, Hallmark movies, and The Golden Girls.
Ticket prices increase $10 if reservation is received after Friday, November 7, 2025.
Agenda
11:00am-11:30am PWCC Meet & Greet (Optional: first-time guests encouraged to attend!)
11:30am - 11:45am Open Networking
11:45am - 12:35pm Speaker Presentation
12:35pm - 1:15pm Lunch & Table Networking
Menu
Hot Smoked Slagel Farm Turkey, Traditional Stuffing, Brown Butter Sage Gravy, Cinnamon Brown Sugar Squash (Gluten-free)
Vegetarian Option: Stuffed Delicata Squash, Quinoa, Kale, Roasted Squash, Pickled Shallot, Tomato Jam (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan)
Dessert: Pumpkin Tart with Cinnamon Whipped Chantilly (Nut-free)
These Entrees do not contain Pork, Nuts or Shellfish
This menu does not contain Dairy
