Interstride webinars & events

Breaking into product management is competitive—but with the right strategy, you can rise above the crowd. In this session, veteran PM coach Tory V. shares the most impactful ways candidates can differentiate themselves in today’s fast-moving tech landscape. You’ll learn how to sharpen your narrative, showcase product thinking, and avoid the common pitfalls that hold candidates back. Whether you're pivoting into PM or leveling up for your next role, you’ll leave with clear, actionable tips to boost your competitive edge.

This intensive, interactive 90-minute workshop is grounded in organizational psychology and social network research, equipping you with the strategies to build a high-impact, authentic professional network. We will address and overcome the psychological barriers of traditional networking by shifting your mindset from self-interest to an identity-congruent "Giver" approach. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to build a powerful network through:

• The power of asking
• Strategic tie management
• Recruiting advocates
• Overcoming anxiety

How do you communicate with someone from a different culture and country? How do you work with your supervisor, colleagues, and clients in a western context? Career Coach Connie Ma will guide participants through a framework for understanding cross-cultural communication in the professional workplace. We will:

• Identify different dimensions of cross-cultural communication
• Identify key differences between "high-context" and "low-context" culture
• Learn to articulate your own cultural background and understandings in a Western environment
• Discuss how to navigate cross-cultural contexts when it comes to working with different audiences

This workshop introduces well-established processes for positioning yourself to execute a focused and successful US-based job search. Take away a four-step framework to optimize your job search game plan. Learn how to:

• Efficiently target companies that sponsor H-1B visas and hire international students
• Cultivate professional connections through strategic networking and informational interviews
• Leverage your story, skills, expertise, your university network, and brand to achieve your goals
• Practice how to use your cultural diversity as an advantage

In this session, we’ll explore a unique approach to supporting international students' leadership development, focusing on building resilience and empowering students to succeed in their careers and personal growth. By the end of this session, attendees will be inspired with strategies to create their own resilient leadership course that meet the unique needs of international students.

This workshop introduces well-established processes for positioning yourself to execute a focused and successful US-based job search. Take away a four-step framework to optimize your job search game plan. Learn how to:

• Efficiently target companies that sponsor H-1B visas and hire international students
• Cultivate professional connections through strategic networking and informational interviews
• Leverage your story, skills, expertise, your university network, and brand to achieve your goals
• Practice how to use your cultural diversity as an advantage

International students often navigate unfamiliar academic, cultural, and institutional landscapes, yet many do not view student services professionals as primary sources of expertise. This session addresses that disconnect by equipping professionals with the tools to build trust, communicate value, and foster meaningful engagement.

The session will introduce practical strategies for building visibility and credibility. Attendees will discuss actionable plans for outreach efforts that position student services professionals as trusted guides. By the end of the session, participants will be empowered to foster stronger connections with international students and enhance their access to holistic support.

International students often navigate academic, cultural, and emotional transitions in isolation—caught between systems that don’t always reflect their lived realities. Yet their stories hold immense potential not only for individual healing, but also for reshaping the way institutions support their journeys.

This session explores how storytelling can serve as both a tool for resilience and a method for building community, advocacy, and belonging among international students. We will explore strategies for designing safe, intentional storytelling spaces and examine ethical considerations around consent, representation, and vulnerability.