Скачать или смотреть EP5. Rooted & Rising: Black Women Cultivating Career Growth in Tech

What does career growth look like for you? Establish a firm foundation and a strategic plan. Join us in this episode as we explore how to cultivate fulfilling career growth.


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Show Notes


In this engaging conversation with executive coach Dr. Twanna Carter, she and host Alicia Cyrus discuss the importance of Black Women nurturing their career growth in corporate technology. The conversation dives into Dr. Twanna's personal journey of overcoming social anxiety and feelings of inferiority, which led to the creation of her three-step coaching process - value, interpret, and position - a guide for understanding and expressing one's value while also strategically interpreting and positioning one’s skills in their profession. The conversation focuses on the importance of:


cultivating your inner confidence


finding mentors & sponsors to help navigate your career


self-awareness in revising strategic career goals


maximizing transferable skills for your future


capturing & interpreting feedback constructively


documenting professional interactions for clarity & protection


Through anecdotes and practical tips, this episode highlights the significance for early and transitioning career Black Women aspiring to thrive in the corporate tech world to actively maintain professional relationships, define their narrative in the workplace, pivot when necessary, and prioritize their mental health & balance throughout their career.


00:00 Introduction to Thriving in the Game


00:56 Overcoming Early Challenges with Dr. Twanna Carter


05:38 The Importance of Mentorship and Networking


13:02 Navigating Workplace Dynamics as a Black Woman


22:18 The Comfort Trap in Career Growth


28:47 Strategizing Career Moves


29:36 Handling Feedback Effectively


34:34 Protecting Your Career


38:47 Final Thoughts and Resources


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