HER CLIMB With Dr. Tracy Henry CFO At The Congressional Budget Office The Climb podcast

HER CLIMB with Dr. Tracy Henry CFO at the Congressional Budget Office

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In this episode, we feature Dr. Tracy Henry ((17) Dr. Tracy H. | LinkedIn), the Chief Financial Officer at the Congressional Budget Office. Dr. Henry shares her inspiring career journey, filled with challenges, sacrifices, and valuable lessons learned along the way.

Dr. Henry's career trajectory began with aspirations to be an auditor for the IRS, but her path led her to diverse roles in the federal government and the private sector. Despite facing the challenge of minimal training early in her career, Dr. Henry's natural leadership abilities propelled her to lead teams and excel in various financial roles.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Henry emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and maintaining integrity in leadership positions. She highlights the significance of being assertive while distinguishing between assertiveness and aggression, especially as a woman of color in leadership.

One of the key takeaways from Dr. Henry's journey is the advice to never miss an opportunity to be quiet and listen. By emphasizing the value of listening and observing before speaking, Dr. Henry underscores the importance of thoughtful communication and strategic decision-making in leadership roles.

As the episode concludes, Dr. Henry leaves listeners with a powerful message about legacy and the significance of being true to oneself in the pursuit of leadership. Her insights on navigating challenges, maintaining authenticity, and making impactful decisions serve as valuable guidance for women of color aspiring to climb the corporate ladder.

Join us on the CLIMB Podcast as we continue to empower women of color in their leadership journeys. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and empowering conversations. Keep climbing and thriving, sis!

Introduction to Dr. Tracy Henry: 00:01:29-00:03:04
Dr. Tracy Henry's Career Journey: 00:04:31-00:06:03
Transition to Federal Government: 00:06:03-00:08:02
Becoming the CFO: 00:08:02-00:11:01
Expectations of Executive Role: 00:11:41-00:12:22
Readiness for Leadership: 00:12:49-00:14:05
Impact of Sponsorship: 00:14:47-00:15:46
Staying Grounded as a Leader: 00:17:42-00:18:49
Sacrifices and Trade-offs: 00:19:02-00:20:47
Challenges as a Woman of Color: 00:23:08-00:25:51
Advice for Younger Self: 00:28:12-00:28:23
Rung Mending - Be Yourself: 00:29:50-00:30:12
Rung Mending - Opportunity to Be Quiet: 00:32:27-00:33:50
Closing Remarks: 00:34:10-00:34:21