Bram and Ilene were excited to be interview by Deb DeHaas, CEO of the Corporate Leadership Center to discuss our book, “Doubling Down: The Secret Sauce for Dual-Career Families”. Please join us as we discuss our secrets to success as well as our...
Ilene Gordon and Bram Bluestein were proud to appear as keynote speakers at the Chicago Finance Exchange dinner on March 28, 2023. Chicago Finance Exchange (CFE) is the premier network for accomplished women leaders connected to finance in the greater Chicago region....
Please join Ilene Gordon, along with other distinguished panelists at the International Women’s Forum in Palm Beach, Florida where Ilene will speak as a part of their Florida Corporate Board Diversity Initiative: Increasing Women on Corporate Boards. These...
The Wharton Club of Chicago, in partnership with MIT Sloan Alumni Network, Columbia Business School Alumni Club of Chicago, Berkeley Haas Alumni Network, Chicago Booth Alumni Club, and Penn Club of Chicago, held a a special in-person discussion with Ilene Gordon and...
It was a pleasure to join @Jan Philipp Bender and my friends from @BCGonIndustrialGoods on March 29 for a discussion on #leadership and charting your own course. See on LinkedIn See on...
On March 29 Ilene Gordon, former CEO & Chairman of Ingredion, and Ashley Hartman, Managing Partner at Bluestein Ventures had a webinar discussion on the topic: Future of Food: “Leading Transformation from Corporates to Venture”. They covered such...
Ilene participated in the conversation Navigating Dual Career Families – A Conversation featuring EVP General Counsel Jennifer Johnson for International Flavors & Fragrances for International Women’s day Watch Session ...
Our thanks to the University of Chicago Graham School and those who attended our discussion of Doubling Down: The Secret Sauce on November 18th. Watch Session ...
“Dual-income households have long been the norm in the United States, with women increasingly enjoying professional careers that rival or surpass their husbands’. Even so, succeeding as one of these “dual-career couples,” as Gordon and Bluestein call them, is...
To say I could absolutely not stop reading it till the end is an absolute understatement. As a woman: I thank you. As a mother: I thank you As a wife/spouse: I thank you As a leader: I thank you As a mentor/friend: I thank you Susana Suarez, Former EVP, Chief Human...
Divided into ten chapters, DOUBLING DOWN covers everything from being a supportive partner and managing money, to adjusting to retirement and juggling travel demands. DOUBLING DOWN: The Secret Sauce for Dual-Career Families begins with an eye-opening revelation:...
“Gordon and Bluestein, former CEOs of multiple international organizations, pair expert know-how with streetwise experience in this indispensable guide for couples–or singles–looking for success in dual-career roles. Married for more than 40 years, the duo share...
The pandemic has put many dual-career families through a particularly rigorous stress test. Figuring out how to be effective in two high-powered careers while working remotely and still splitting other life responsibilities equitably requires high levels of creativity...
When mom and dad both have demanding careers, a game plan is in order to help everyone enjoy family time and professional satisfaction. We’re thrilled to have had an opportunity to share our story and discuss our book on AM560 The Answer in Chicago on November...
We’re thrilled to launch our new blog, “Live. Work. Love.” on Psychology Today. We’ll be sharing advice gleaned from our 42-year marriage and our careers in the C-suite. Read Blog ...
Thanks to all who joined us for a discussion on creating a game plan for enjoying the financial and personal satisfaction rewards of a dual-career family. Watch Session ...
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