Teresa Howe: Thriving Through Career Pivots and Self-Advocacy

Step into the Pivot

This episode is a masterclass in the importance of self-advocacy, especially for women in lower-level management roles. Teresa shares her insights on articulating one's value in the workplace, the psychological aspects of self-worth, and the necessity of flexibility in tough economic times.
After experiencing the shock of being laid off after excellently managing a five-state region and a team of 38 employees, Teresa Howe found herself at a significant crossroads. Picking herself back up, she went to work at a new company where she was laid off due to budget cuts. Hear Teresa's powerful story of resilience and growth as she navigates two major career pivots, including declining a rehire offer due to misaligned company culture and the bold choice to launch her own consulting business amidst the global pandemic.
Tune in to gain inspiration from Teresa’s journey of perseverance, self-awareness, and setting strong boundaries to achieve professional success on her own terms.
GUEST BIO:
Teresa Howe of TRH Consulting has worked in the relocation and real estate industry for over 30 years. She managed multiple business lines for a multi-state region for Coldwell Banker Realty (NRT) until 2017. She then became the VP of Business Development at Pacific Union International, a large California brokerage. After a year there, Pacific Union was subsequently sold to Compass. After two layoffs within two years and some soul-searching, she started her consulting firm in 2020. By addressing pain points and focusing on problem resolution, she helps companies generate new sources of revenue, improve customer service, and grow their customer base through strategic business development. She uses her experience to help people overcome the challenges she faced during her career.

Connect with Teresa Howe:
Website: www.teresahowe.com

Connect with Theresa and Ivana:

Websites:

Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: https://tsc-consultants.com/

Ivana, Courageous Being: https://www.courageousbeing.com/

Instagram:

Ivana: https://www.instagram.com/courbeing/

Theresa: https://www.instagram.com/tscconsultants/

LinkedIn:

Step into the Pivot: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/step-into-the-pivot/

Theresa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tree-conti/

Ivana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivipol/

Chapters

1. Teresa Howe: Thriving Through Career Pivots and Self-Advocacy (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Career Pivots and Layoffs (00:00:23)

3. Self-Advocacy and Career Transition (00:08:15)

4. Workplace Value and Advocacy (00:13:10)