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Listen "Ep. 45 Dante's Transformation Talks: Dante's backstory transitioning from Finance to Digital Transformation"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to Business Breaks, the show that takes you on a journey through the world of business, careers, growth, and transformation. In today's special episode our host, Dante Healy shares his personal stories of overcoming obstacles, embracing change and achieving career transformation.
Dante begins by discussing his struggle as a Finance transformation Project Manager and the pivotal moments that led him to realize the power of mentorship, support and self-investment. With determination and newfound confidence, Dante successfully transitioned to a career as an IT Project Manager, focusing on transforming data analytics within a finance function.
But it wasn't always smooth sailing for Dante. He recounts the challenges he faced in his accounting and finance career and the turning point that forced him to reevaluate his path. Witnessing the emotional distress of displaced senior individuals affected him deeply, pushing him to adapt and stay ahead in his field.
Dante opens up about his internal struggles with the fear of becoming obsolete in an organisation going through consistent restructuring. He shares his journey of self-guided learning through webinars, articles and books on innovation, technology and digital transformation. Overcoming external challenges, such as presenting confidently in meetings and dealing with project complexities, proved to be emotional and exhausting.
However, Dante's perseverance and resilience paid off. He shares how a mental health awareness program became the turning point in his career, providing a safe space for admitting his struggles and prioritizing self-care. By investing his own time and resources into upskilling and understanding change management and project management fundamentals, Dante gained the confidence and knowledge necessary for his transformation journey.
Throughout his story, Dante highlights the importance of mental health in the workplace and the significance of taking breaks from the pressures of your career. His experiences and triumphs inspire us to embrace change, invest in ourselves, and overcome any obstacles on our path to success.
So, get ready for a truly transformative episode as Dante opens up about the twists and turns that led him to where he is today!
Dante begins by discussing his struggle as a Finance transformation Project Manager and the pivotal moments that led him to realize the power of mentorship, support and self-investment. With determination and newfound confidence, Dante successfully transitioned to a career as an IT Project Manager, focusing on transforming data analytics within a finance function.
But it wasn't always smooth sailing for Dante. He recounts the challenges he faced in his accounting and finance career and the turning point that forced him to reevaluate his path. Witnessing the emotional distress of displaced senior individuals affected him deeply, pushing him to adapt and stay ahead in his field.
Dante opens up about his internal struggles with the fear of becoming obsolete in an organisation going through consistent restructuring. He shares his journey of self-guided learning through webinars, articles and books on innovation, technology and digital transformation. Overcoming external challenges, such as presenting confidently in meetings and dealing with project complexities, proved to be emotional and exhausting.
However, Dante's perseverance and resilience paid off. He shares how a mental health awareness program became the turning point in his career, providing a safe space for admitting his struggles and prioritizing self-care. By investing his own time and resources into upskilling and understanding change management and project management fundamentals, Dante gained the confidence and knowledge necessary for his transformation journey.
Throughout his story, Dante highlights the importance of mental health in the workplace and the significance of taking breaks from the pressures of your career. His experiences and triumphs inspire us to embrace change, invest in ourselves, and overcome any obstacles on our path to success.
So, get ready for a truly transformative episode as Dante opens up about the twists and turns that led him to where he is today!
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