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by Cathie Ericson
Building your ideal career can take a lifetime, but Semcasting’s Geetha Neelakantiah says she wishes there were more resources and guidance out there for younger people to get them started on the right path early on.
“Even in college, I wish I would have done more investigation into what else was out there—all the industries that are available,” she says.
by Cathie Ericson
“Because I was gay, I felt my successes were always discounted by my family,” says Lale Topcuoglu of JOHCM.
But as she has built her career, she has realized that sometimes you find validation in the unlikeliest of places.
by Cathie Ericson
“Take charge of your own narrative and find people who will speak up for you,” recommends Devlyn Lorenzen, business support associate at Wells Fargo Advisors.
When you start from the bottom and move up, it can be hard to figure out how to make your way, says Emily O’Daniel. The best strategy is to always be willing to take on responsibilities and be vocal about what you want. “People can’t read your mind, so ask for opportunities and get more […]
Here at theglasshammer.com we are happy to honor and celebrate Black History Month 2020 by curating some of our favorite articles on the topic. Research such as Catalyst’s work on the “Concrete Ceiling” on African American women in Corporate America, would show that there are specific systemic issues hindering the progress of this group. Back […]
Beth Waldman of Genpact Risk & Analytics says, “Sponsorship is a key thread in my career, specifically in how I was thought of and connected with people that ultimately became my managers. Sponsorship to me went on to mean trust in me and my character and knowing that an introduction is one thing and the […]
Deborah Lorenzen is the head of Enterprise Data Governance at State Street. We caught up with her to discuss what is energizing her as we enter 2020 and what she hopes to achieve for herself and for others as a change leader for women in the workplace. Nicki from theglasshammer (NG): Deb, we have profiled […]
When Sue Light reflects on advice given to her over the years she acknowledges that sometimes it doesn’t become pertinent until you’ve been in the workforce long enough to see its value. That’s why she recommends newer professionals focus on approaching a job with the goal of helping solve problems and offering solutions. She also […]
by Cathie Ericson “Find a passion that you will get excited about every day,” recommends BlackRock’s Stephanie Epstein. She finds that young professionals are often overly focused on job titles, rather than the job function itself. For example, she found herself debating between two choices—investment banking or consulting—so she focused on determining which activities she […]
Dr. Terri L. Phillips is a big believer in not limiting yourself in your career. “Don’t believe for a minute that any option isn’t open to you; understand your own career goals and identify the people who can provide guidance to get there. Be careful not to waver or let in fear that your goal is not possible, even if you don’t see someone like you in front of you who’s already doing it.”