Listen "Career Defiance: Turning Adversity into Opportunity"
Episode Synopsis
Summary: Join Alexa Beavers as she welcomes Amanda Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer at Vision Innovation Partners. Amanda shares her journey of overcoming career struggles and the importance of self-advocacy, especially after moving across the country for a job opportunity that didn’t materialize. Discover how Amanda learned to give herself permission to aspire to more and the lessons she gathered from navigating career challenges. This conversation explores themes of ownership, authenticity, and courage in professional growth, offering insights into finding the right path and embracing one's unique journey.Chapters: 0:00Advocating for Yourself: Lessons from Amanda Smith's Career3:14Career Setbacks and Personal Growth in a Cross-Country Move9:05Balancing Single Motherhood and Career with Resilience11:23The Costs of Not Advocating for Yourself at Work13:23Advocating for Yourself in Career Development and Growth19:38Finding the Right Shade of Green in Your Career21:38Authenticity, Passion, and Self-Advocacy in Career Development24:04Embracing Opportunities and Growth in Unexpected Career Paths27:07Embrace Authenticity and Self-Advocacy in Your Career Journey30:14Amanda Smith Shares Unfiltered Advice on Transformation UnfilteredHost Alexa Beavers: linkedin.com/in/alexabeaverspmpGuest Amanda Smith: linkedin.com/in/amandatatesmithExecutive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka
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