Rising Above the Critics and Embracing your differences: Boldest Lessons from STEMM Career Changers, entrepreneurs and change makers in 2024

🎙️ 2024 Wrap-Up: Dream, Surround Yourself Right, Embrace Your Patchwork, and Take the Leap

Real-life examples and mindset shifts to help STEMM professionals take bold, imperfect action

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify and act on the projects that resonate with your passion
• The importance of surrounding yourself with supportive individuals
• Strategies to embrace your unique combination of experiences—your "patchwork"
• Ways to overcome self-doubt and external criticism
• The value of taking risks, regardless of age or stage in your career

🧠 About the Host:

Angelique Greco is the host of Multiple Hats and founder of Thought Leadership Democratised, a coaching program that helps life science professionals position themselves as thought leaders and create career paths that align with their values and ambitions. With a background in drug development, real-world evidence, and science strategy, Angelique combines her expertise in storytelling, teaching, and critical inquiry to spotlight those reinventing what it means to succeed in STEMM.

📌 Episode Highlights:

• 01:02 The Importance of Community
• 01:50 Facing Detractors and Naysayers
• 02:58 Finding Support in Startup Communities
• 06:06 Real-Life Examples of Overcoming Detractors
• 13:37 Embracing Your Unique Path
• 17:17 The Value of Taking Risks
• 21:58 Age is Just a Number
• 25:38 Conclusion and Call to Action

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Take the Survey for a Chance to Win "How I Built This" by Guy Raz
• Angelique Greco's Website
• Angelique Greco on LinkedIn

🤔 Reflection Time:

• What project made your heart sing this year?
• Who are the people around you? Do they support or detract from your goals?
• What unique experiences make up your professional "patchwork"?
• What's one action you can take this month to move closer to your goals?

 

Want to craft a career story that opens doors?

I help STEMM professionals speak with clarity, confidence, and purpose and show up as thought leaders —so the right opportunities find you.

📬 Let’s connect: angeliquegreco.com.au | LinkedIn 

 

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