In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Christiana Smith Shi, discussing her new book 'Career Forward: Strategies for Women Who've Made It.' Christiana shares her extensive career journey from financial services to senior roles at McKinsey & Company and Nike. She highlights the importance of performance, taking calculated risks, and owning one's ambition. The discussion covers challenges faced by women in the workplace, strategies for work-life integration, and the significance of feedback. Christiana also emphasizes the need for a long-term career perspective and offers actionable advice for balancing career aspirations with personal life.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:26 Career Journey: From Midwest to McKinsey
01:37 Transition to Nike and Board Roles
02:29 Co-Authoring the Book with Grace Puma
03:33 Key Differentiators in Career Success
06:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
08:05 Andocia Marketing Solutions: Transforming Visions into Results
09:21 Challenges Women Face in the Workplace
11:04 Advice for Women in Male-Dominated Industries
12:45 Owning Your Ambition
16:37 Balancing Career and Family
23:49 Navigating Career Forks in the Road
27:12 The Importance of Feedback
28:42 Addressing Mistakes and Moving Forward
28:56 Learning to Manage and Lead Effectively
30:00 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
34:00 Balancing Leadership and Personal Well-being
35:56 Navigating Childcare and Career Decisions
41:39 Lightning Round: Personal Insights and Advice
53:30 Final Thoughts and Resources
The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders' visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more.
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