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1: Deciding on Your Career Path
- Nichole reflects on her own experience working for a well-established company and the importance of considering long-term growth.
- Discusses her transition to a startup, which proved to be a better fit for her career goals.
- Advises listeners to think carefully about the company they work for, even in entry-level positions.
2: Learning About Leadership Roles
- Nichole shares her experience about not fully understanding what her team leader's role involved before her promotion.
- Emphasizes the importance of asking questions and gaining a clear understanding of the responsibilities of the next level of leadership.
- Mentions the significance of offering to take on tasks to support the team leader, demonstrating initiative and creating a mutually beneficial relationship.
3: Networking for Success
- Nichole discusses her early experiences with networking and the realization that she needed a more intentional approach.
- Encourages listeners to seek guidance from mentors and ask questions about the career path and skills they should be focusing on.
- Stresses the value of building meaningful relationships with the right people who can guide them towards their goals.
4: Tracking Achievements
- Nichole talks about the benefits of maintaining a work journal to track progress and achievements.
- Encourages the use of electronic tools, calendars, or handwritten notes to document accomplishments consistently.
- Shares how she believes that documenting achievements would have boosted her confidence and preparation for interviews.
5: The Role of Mentors
- Nichole expresses her wish for a more structured mentoring relationship when she was starting her leadership journey.
- Discusses the importance of having an external mentor who can provide neutral guidance and support.
- Highlights the challenge of building trust in internal relationships and the benefits of a mentor outside of the workplace.
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