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Failing at writing visions statements might be the key to my success 🤣 There is nothing more likely to block your inspiration then sitting down to write a vision statement. #mentormonday Writting one singluar statement to sum up my entire existence has never served me well. This month in the Women in Cleantech and Sustainability Mentorship Co-Hort we are working an Authentic Empowerment Exercise - answering a series of questions about vales, passions, skillset, etc. Then taking that to help craft vision in our lives. Lia Y. and I had our weekly meeting and while talking about the exercise, I realized that this is one of things that I love about mentorship and the Women in Cleantech and Sustainability mentroship program - the process. Vision statements are the end result of a lot of effort, exploration, and honesty about embracing our true potential. Unfortunatly, this world can be loud about what our true potential looks like, and that's where mentorship comes in. Sometimes we need someone that has your best interest at heart, that can purely see your potential to remind you of what it is. Not your manager, not family, and sometimes not even yourself, to speak life over you. There are so many different ways to add mentorship to your life. Think about the books, podcasts, and people you follow - they are voices that are mentoring as you go about your day to day. If you are in a season of wanting more mentorship, start with your inputs.

Ready to gain insights into the world of tech from a unique perspective? Tune in to Episode 3 of Vision to Venture, where we dive deep into the struggles and triumphs of being a woman in tech, featuring Bianca Furtuna, Head of Data Science at Founders Factory. 🌟 In this episode, we explore how mentorship goes beyond just having a mentor but also emphasises the significance of becoming a mentor yourself. 🔍 Career Mentors 🗣️ Communication Mentors 🛠️ Skill Mentors We also delve into the vital role of mentorship in supporting and empowering women in tech. 💪 Join us as we explore why mentorship is not just about seeking guidance but also about paying it forward, empowering others, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Listen now in the comments below. #MachineLearning #WomenInTech #Mentorship #CareerGrowth #PodcastPower

Could you use a mentor? I gave a founder advice on getting mentorship recently and thought I'd share more widely. How to find a mentor? - Stay in touch with colleagues - Hang out in startup circles - LinkedIn counts!! How to attract a mentor? - Do your homework - read relevant books, listen to podcasts - Show you've done everything you're able to on your own - Show your success so far (If you're not making progress already, it'll be hard to believe mentorship will make a difference.) Talk about what you need. - On LinkedIn. - At meet-ups. - On networking calls. People want to help. Finally - BE COACHABLE. Have open and receptive energy. BONUS: Follow up with your mentor to let them know how you put things into practice, and what you're up against next. -------------- I help innovative and #betterforyou #CPG founders scale their emerging brands with my expertise in #finance, #accounting, and #technology. Please reach out if you'd like to chat!

🚨Nothing beats heading into the weekend with a brand new podcast episode 🎙🚨 We're pumped to share our latest convo on Elevate - Women in Tech today. Get ready to be inspired as Kellie Kwarteng interviews tech leader Hena Naranbhai as she shares her journey in tech with help from some game-changing mentors. Hena's story proves that guidance and sponsorship make a real impact on women in tech. With 1 in 3 women who plan to quit tech in 2024, we NEED more mentors in our corners! In this episode, you'll get Hena's inside tips on: 🤝 How to connect with mentors 🗝 Key difference between mentors and sponsors 💜 Why as a leader you should pay it forward through mentorship 👇 Let us know your biggest takeaways and aha moments in the comments below 👇 And if you want to join our mentoring program, see the link below. We're ready to connect you with the perfect mentor or mentee in tech! Upcoming guests include: Chelsea M., CEO of Play Morgan Studios Lucy Wilson, Engineering Manager at ASOS.com - Making Tech More Inclusive: Lucy Wilson on Neurodiversity #womenintech #tech #mentorship #sponsorship #careerdevelopment #personaldeveloment #womenintechnology #elevatewomenintech

Had a great conversation with Alejandro Cremades on The Dealmakers podcast. We went deep into the process of building a startup—hitting on the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned. Surviving and thriving demands discipline, storytelling mastery, and strategic networking for startup success. My journey from grad student to entrepreneur has shown me that every obstacle is an opportunity to innovate, pivot, and grow. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/drgPJbeb

Ready to get into the entrepreneurial mindset more fully? Steven Miletto's podcast, Teaching Learning Leading K12 is the place to start. He and I dove deep into the topic on the most recent episode and what resulted is worth checking out. The movement toward meaningful entrepreneurial education has started and it is only going to get bigger! Let's go... Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gmFN7iXZ #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurial #mindset #entrepreneurialmindset #innovativeeducation https://lnkd.in/g2KAdzha

The #1 priority of any first-time founder is to learn faster than your startup grows. Here’s how… 1. Admit what you don't know - this builds trust and exposes knowledge gaps to fill. Founder friends can help keep self-confidence high as you level up. 2. Absorb information constantly - listen to podcasts, read books, subscribe to interesting newsletters, surround yourself with smart people. Find similar people in your stage and sector. 3. Surround yourself w/ learners - create chat groups with fellow founders to exchange insights on shared scaling challenges. 4. Leverage people ahead of you - ask seasoned CEOs for advice on issues they have navigated before, from all-hands meetings to compensation plans. 5. Hire ppl better than you - the most effective CEOs are talent magnets across every function. Let your team educate you through excellence. 6. Execution - founders refine roles best by executing them. Sell the product, launch campaigns, negotiate deals. The nuances will eventually become obvious. 7. Don't expect to master everything - pursuing big goals means struggling through unfamiliar terrain. Rather than dwelling on your imperfections, get "good enough" in each area so you can bring in real experts. 8. Don't blindly copy - you can't mimic others' without considering your company's unique needs. Remember, your core responsibility is setting the pace. Consistently learn more, faster. What's one way you stay ahead?

First podcast episode is live at most places you listen to podcasts (I have a few pending). I decided to go right into a chat all about imposter syndrome. Check out the podcast here: https://loom.ly/eIsXQS8 #firstpodcast #podcastepisode #impostersyndrome #podcast #episode #podcasts #listen #womenintech #womeninstem #womeninsoftware

This podcast miniseries with Professor Geoff Masters, CEO of the Australian Council for Educational Research, explores what drives top-performing school systems. Exploring the educational landscapes of British Columbia, Estonia, Finland, Hong Kong, and South Korea, uncovering how they ensure all students have a fair opportunity for success. These regions prioritize ensuring on things like making sure everyone can access the same learning opportunities and creating an environment where every student's strengths are recognized and supported. These systems also emphasize community involvement and making sure every student gets the help they need to thrive. Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eMCbzgBA #Education #LearningSystems #Equity #Inclusion #StudentSuccess #PodcastDiscussion #EducationalReforms #ImprovingLearning

Christa Santos, MPA - Why you should want to be more relational as we move to 2030 It is funny how a person can be in our circle of influence and yet we have not met. Kind of like two planes that fly over and past one another is the analogy. I knew Christa Santos before I met her through StarterStudio (previously Canvs) a startup accelerator program. She was in charge of marketing for the organization. I actually got to meet her several years later. In this episode, I learned even more about her. We talked about the future of the marketing industry and then moved to how Elon Musk is working on a product called Neurolink People that is a brain-chip implant startup to help individuals that suffered paralysis. Wondering what her mentoring advice was, “Teach someone how to do your job, you want to create your successors. We have to give back, that makes your community better.” Subscribe, download, and leave us a comment on your favorite podcast streaming channel or visit Employers 4 Change YouTube channel and watch our show there. https://buff.ly/47T36fo #Employers4Change #Employer4Change #E4C #interns #employers #employer #smallbiz #podbean #applepodcasts #spotify