The Opportunity

IHS Markit is a global technology leader in information, analytics, and solutions for major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. With 10,000 employees supporting clients across every major financial center — the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa — IHS Markit’s employee resource group needed a workshop to support female employees at every level of leadership.

IHS Markit engaged Jennifer Howell to create and facilitate a custom, three-hour workshop designed to help employees fulfill their potential in a competitive, fast-growing industry.

How We Worked Together

Jennifer met with the group’s leaders to understand their culture and needs, then designed an interactive workshop tailored to a diverse audience — from new hires to senior leaders — in the company’s Raleigh, NC office. The session combined practical strategies, fintech-relevant examples, and hands-on exercises across three core competencies:

• Influence — building deeper relationships and positive outcomes at work.
• Resilience — recovering quickly and effectively from setbacks.
• Confidence — practical habits to drive bolder, more consistent action.

Participants worked through real challenges together, sharing perspectives and building confidence through group discussion.

The Results

“Jennifer’s ‘Play Bigger’ workshop was one of our best rated programs. Her easy demeanor set a great tone for sharing and productive discussions. It was a perfect balance between information and practical tips, story-sharing and discussion. We loved her so much that we’ve asked her to come back and run several more workshops in our other offices!” – Sandra Wang, Director and IHS Markit Women’s Initiative Global Lead

• Exceptional engagement: 75% of the female employee base in the Raleigh office attended the first workshop — entirely voluntary, offered as an employee benefit.
• Expanded globally: Based on participant feedback, IHS Markit invited Jennifer back to deliver the workshop five more times, in person and via webinar, across Cape Town, London, Nashville, New York City, and San Francisco.
• Consistently high attendance: Turnout remained strong across every office, with participants spanning new hires to seasoned leaders.
• Deep, lasting engagement: Attendees left with tools and language they could apply immediately, and many requested Jennifer return for future sessions.

“I hope you can come back for another presentation. When you do, I will drag every person I know into it if I have to! It was a wonderful experience that I want others to have.” – IHS Markit workshop attendee, Raleigh, NC