Navigating Career Changes and Staying Connected: Insights from April Conyers

Career Wanderlust

April Conyers, a seasoned strategic storyteller with over 15 years of experience in the communications industry, shares her transformative insights on navigating career changes and nurturing professional relationships. As the current Vice President of Global Communications at Sword Health and a former VP at Brew PR, April's unique background and wealth of knowledge will leave you feeling inspired and equipped to tackle your own career challenges.

Guest Bio:

April Conyers has been a leading force in the communications industry for more than 15 years, specializing in technology and business. Currently serving as the Vice President of Global Communications at Sword Health, April has also held pivotal roles at Omaze and Postmates, where she skillfully led external communications through the company's acquisition by Uber. Prior to her tenure at Postmates, April topped Business Insider's list of the 50 best public relations people in the tech industry in 2014 as a Vice President at Brew PR.

Content Sample:

In this episode, April shares her powerful strategies for making tough career decisions, including her highly effective pros and cons list method and the importance of having a supportive sounding board. With her captivating storytelling style, she reveals how activating her network during a challenging time led to an exciting new role in the health tech industry. April also emphasizes the significance of being an advocate for yourself and consistently tracking your achievements to fuel your professional growth.

Key Takeaways:

[05:24] The power of making pros and cons lists when facing career changes

[07:56] How nurturing genuine relationships can lead to unexpected opportunities

[13:16] The importance of being your own advocate and negotiating for your career goals

[15:14] Keeping a "kudos folder" or "humblebrag folder" to track your accomplishments

[21:15] Developing the superpower of being easygoing and able to talk to anyone

Memorable Quotes:

"Change is good. Most of the time, as scary as it is, change is really good and having an open mind."

"Nobody's going to do it for you. And even if you have the best boss in the world, they are not going to advocate for you and your career goals... I have found in my experience that you have to say, here's what I want. This is for my growth, I want this and negotiate the way."

"I am super easygoing, and I'm able to step into anything. And talk to anyone and I see that as being a superpower because it's not uncomfortable for me to do that."

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This insightful session was hosted by Jolie Downs with Paradigm, a voice in career evolution and growth. You can connect with Jolie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joliedowns/

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Ending Note:

As we wrap up this enlightening conversation with April Conyers, take a moment to reflect on your own career journey. What changes have you been hesitant to make, and how can you start advocating for your professional growth today? Share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below, and let us know what topics you'd like to hear about in future episodes.