70. Feeling lost in your career - what to do next!
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In this episode of Titans of Transition, host Joe engages Nicole Calhoun in a deep conversation about the intricacies of career development, self-discovery, and overcoming challenges in the professional landscape. Nicole shares her journey from being a software engineer to embracing roles in project management, IT, risk management, and eventually finding her passion in speaking, coaching and leadership development. She emphasizes the importance of trying new things, building networks, showing up as one's full self in the workplace, and the instrumental role of executive presence in career advancement.
Nicole's stories and insights offer valuable guidance for anyone feeling stuck in their career, seeking to understand their next steps or looking to transition into new roles. Her experiences with diverse roles, including unexpected ventures like selling children's party supplies, underscore the belief that no experience is wasted and every step can be a stepping stone towards something greater.
If you would like to contact Nicole the best way it to message her on LinkedIn. Here's her profile page.
Chapters
1. Finding Your Next Step: A Guide to Exploring New Opportunities (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Titans of Transition: Introducing Nicole Calhoun (00:02:08)
3. Nicole's Journey: From IT to Empowering Women in STEM (00:02:41)
4. The Power of Influence and Leadership in Career Advancement (00:07:38)
5. STEM and Beyond: Nicole's Passion for Supporting Underrepresented Groups (00:11:33)
6. Nicole's Personal Journey: From Programmer to Influential Leader (00:17:18)
7. Embracing Project Management: Nicole's Transition and Lessons Learned (00:18:59)
8. Embracing Your Skills and Accomplishments (00:25:39)
9. The Power of Passion in Career Advancement (00:27:14)
10. Finding Your Sweet Spot: Passion, Skills, and Making Money (00:27:39)
11. The Journey of Self-Discovery and Career Growth (00:29:33)
12. Learning from Every Experience: No Effort is Wasted (00:32:44)
13. Advice for Career Growth: Be Yourself and Build Your Network (00:37:24)
14. Upcoming Projects and How to Connect (00:41:57)
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