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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Answering your Myers-Briggs® career and relationship questions with MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career, Edythe Richards.

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Answering your Myers-Briggs® career and relationship questions with MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career, Edythe Richards.

114 episodes

#Your MyersBriggs® #Business #Careers

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Episode 10 (MBTI and Relationships) 40:03

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Do you wonder why you’re attracted to certain people and seem less compatible with others? Any 2 healthy, well-developed people can have a successful relationship. Understanding yours and your partner’s similarities and differences can help with communication - especially in romantic relationships. In their book “ Just Your Type: Create the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted Using the Secrets of Personality Type ,” Barbara Barron and Paul D. Tieger say they’ve found that many personality types are more satisfied when they’re paired with similar partners.…

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Who Am I - NT (ENTP, INTP, ENTJ, INTJ) and NF (ENFJ, INFJ, ENFP, INFP) Temperaments 40:45

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NT types, or “rationals”, are problem-solvers known for their ingenious, independent, and strong-willed nature. They prize knowledge and competency and use their abilities to understand and improve our world. NF types, or “idealists”, are naturally drawn to helping improve and inspire people. They are filled with good will and kindness and have a unique talent for helping others work together.…

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Who Am I: SP Temperaments (ISTP, ESTP, ISFP, ESFP) 21:34

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Who Am I: SP Temperaments (ISTP, ESTP, ISFP, ESFP). Known as the “activators”, or “artisans”, SP types are action-oriented risk takers who love working with their hands. They’re great thinking on their feet and believe life should be fun and exciting.

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WHO AM I: Temperament and Type 33:35

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Episode 7: Who Am I: SJ Temperaments (ISTJ, ESTJ, ISFJ, ESFJ). Described as “security seeking”, SJ types are traditional, dependable, and hard-working. They are loyal partners and stable leaders. They perform a lot of thankless jobs that other types take for granted.

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Identifying Others’ MBTI TYPE Preference Deep Dive 53:38

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Everyone has little giveaways that may reveal their personality types. Recognizing different personality types can help you influence, improve relationships, and communicate more effectively.

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MBTI and Culture 45:04

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How do your culture, family, and background influence your personality?

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MBTI and Teamwork 46:54

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The Myers-Briggs is a valuable tool for building and maximizing team performance. It can help your team improve communication, how you approach work tasks, learning styles, and work in the modern (remote or hybrid) work environment.

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MBTI and Careers 57:29

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The Myers-Briggs won’t explain everything about your personality, but it can provide you with insights into your strengths and weaknesses. That can help you choose the right career path and a workplace that values your unique gifts.

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Thinking and Feeling in the Workplace 51:13

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Thinking and Feeling in the Workplace. Thinkers focus on facts and logic, and value truthfulness over tact. Feelers focus on harmony, support, and no-conflict situations. It’s easy to see where miscommunication can occur! Edythe and Marc share tips for both types.

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Meet Your Hosts: Edythe (ENFP) and Marc (INFP) 51:55

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Edythe (ENFP) and Marc (INFP) share how their personalities have influenced their career choices. They share tips that both young people and mid-career adults can use when starting or changing careers.

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Personalities and Apologies 28:35

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Sorry seems to be the hardest word… for some people. Are they just stubborn? Or is there something in their makeup that stops them from taking responsibility and apologizing? How does personality – and self-esteem -factor into this? Tune in as Edythe and David share their insights. This is the final episode of the current series and the final show for our co-host David. Look out for our second season coming soon- with a new co-host. ------------------ Myers-Briggs Question Corner is the weekly MBTI career podcast brought to you by DC Metro Career Counselor Edythe Richards. Edythe is a Myers-Biggs Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career - a web site which specializes in helping people back into work. Find out more at https://atopcareer.com Our Spreaker Podcasts https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-journey-forward https://www.spreaker.com/show/myers-briggs-question-corner https://www.spreaker.com/show/myers-briggs-mid-life-career-changers…

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Tips To Boost Small Talk 27:52

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Tips to Boost Small Talk If you hate small talk, you may be an Introvert. But some Extroverts dislike small talk as well. Regardless of your personality type, small talk is necessary, and is the only gateway to more meaningful conversations. Stop worrying about being interesting and instead practice showing interest; have some conversation starters ready; and tune in for more tips to boost small talk. ------------------ Myers-Briggs Question Corner is the weekly MBTI career podcast brought to you by DC Metro Career Counselor Edythe Richards. Edythe is a Myers-Biggs Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career - a web site which specializes in helping people back into work. Find out more at https://atopcareer.com Our Spreaker Podcasts https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-journey-forward https://www.spreaker.com/show/myers-briggs-question-corner https://www.spreaker.com/show/myers-briggs-mid-life-career-changers…

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Workplace Well-Being 19:52

4 years ago19:52

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As employees return to the workplace, employers may see increased fear, anxiety, and even depression. Uncertainty and unpredictability can cause an unnecessary amount of fear and stress. There’s no benchmark for how to deal with this apprehension in the workplace while we’re still in the midst of the pandemic. This is an opportunity for leaders to understand how mental health impacts their employees, and to use communication to reduce the stigma of mental illness and increase access to resources. Previous episodes cited in this podcast include: * Anxiety and Personality during COVID-19: https://pos.li/2j8dgf * MBTI and Depression: https://pos.li/2j8dh1 Check out EQ at Work - our new emotional intelligence podcast https://eqatwork.net…

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Year of the Perceiver 27:01

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Before COVID-19, businesses needed to manage change and make quick decisions. The pandemic intensified these needs. The organizations and people who survive and thrive in a complex, rapidly changing and ambiguous world are both agile and curious – traits often associated with Myers-Briggs Perceiving types. Listening Note Links: How can I tell if I'm a Judger or a Perceiver? https://pos.li/2ixvj5 Are Perceivers lazier than judgers? https://pos.li/2ixvj6 Perceivers and Time-Management https://pos.li/2ixvj7 Myers-Briggs and Leadership Part 1 https://pos.li/2ixvj8 Myers-Briggs and Leadership Part 2 https://pos.li/2ixvja Myers-Briggs Quotation Link https://pos.li/2ixyfd --------- Check out our new emotional intelligence podcast https://eqatwork.net…

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100 podcasts celebrating Myers-Briggs 23:31

5 years ago23:31