Got 1st & 2nd Generation Immigrant Female Leaders (Director & Above) in Your Network?
I like you to stop reading and think about it. Seriously, take all the time you need. More often than not, when I ask this question, it takes people at least a minute to come up with one. Some people start with: “Well…I really don’t know any executives but I know a VP who…” Some […]
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My client, let’s call her Anne, texted me on Monday asking me to jump on a one-off coaching call because she got a message from a recruiter for a job opportunity. So we did. Anne has been working for a big company for 10 years and moved across many functions for both depth and breadth […]
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I just made an invitation to coach a VP, Engineering, who used to be my skip level. It’s a BIG DEAL to me and I am writing this post to CELEBRATE! Here is why. Growing up, I was a curious kid with a deep desire to understand how things work. I asked questions all the […]
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I kicked off a research project to interview 1st-gen immigrant female leaders because I like to help female leaders like me to advance their career with more ease and authenticity. I want to understand their experience, challenges, doubts, fears, and dreams. My first interviewer is one of my best friends. We had a wonderful conversation. […]
Continue readingMore TagWhat Can One Person Do? More Than You Think!
I’ve been following the war in Ukraine closely in the past week. When the invasion started, I was on vacation in Maui. The war just seemed so far away while I was doing yoga by the beach. As an individual, my first thought was, “Oh well, what can I do to be impactful, I’m just […]
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