What happens when you stop undervaluing yourself and start taking strategic career risks?
Andrew sits down with Fatima Alam, Executive Director at Woodside Capital Partners and President at Chrysalis Labs. Fatima's unconventional path—from self-taught engineer to investment banker—offers a masterclass in career pivots and personal branding.
You'll Learn:
- Why "knowing your superpowers" is more valuable than any degree or certification
- The exact pricing mistakes that kill fractional businesses (and how to avoid them)
- Two proven strategies to overcome imposter syndrome, even in prestigious environments
- How to handle "pick your brain" requests without giving away free expertise
- Why taking strategic career pauses can accelerate your success
Key Takeaways:
- Don't negotiate down your prices—if they don't see your value, they won't value your outcomes
- The "Questions Strategy" for protecting your expertise from free advice seekers
- How to build an "alter ego" to push through limiting beliefs
- Why being kind to yourself is the foundation of professional success
Whether you're considering fractional work, struggling with pricing, or battling imposter syndrome, Fatima's insights will help you recognize your worth and command it in the marketplace.
Contact Fatima on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thefalam/
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