1 Take Charge of Your Career Trajectory Jo Miller, CEO, Women’s Leadership Coaching, Inc.

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Take Charge of Your Career TrajectoryJo Miller, CEO, Women’s Leadership Coaching, Inc.

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Jo MillerCEO, Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc.

• Creator of the Women’s Leadership Coaching system, a roadmap for women whowant to break into leadership positions in business.

• Helps women advance into positions of influence and leadership—especially in industries long considered “a man’s world,” such as technology, finance, and energy.

• An internationally sought-after speaker • Delivers more than 60 presentations per year to

audiences of up to 1,200 for women’s conferences, women’s professional associations, and Fortune 1000 corporate women’s initiatives.

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Global Tech Women

Our mission is to create a global network of inspired, connected and self-actualized technical women

We do that through:1. Women Talk Tech Webinar Series #womentalktech

2. Voices Global Conference – registration opens next week!International Women’s Day on March 8th 2013

3. Building a goal-oriented platform to help technical women reach their personal and professional goals

www.globaltechwomen.org

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THE EMERGING LEADER’S QUANDARY

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THE EMERGING LEADER’S QUANDARY

You can’t get a higher level job without leadership experience…

But you can’t get the experience without the job.

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Don’t wait for permission or an invitation to lead.

Don’t wait for someone to promote you.

Take charge of your own career trajectory!

You can’t afford to wait…

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Career Development Plan

Career Advancement Plan

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5 Elements of a Career Advancement Plan

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5 Know your niche

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5 Know your niche

- GENERAL MANAGER, SOFTWARE INDUSTRY

“Be famous for something!

Know what is your claim to fame.”

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What are you passionate

about?

What does your company/ industry need

and value?

What are your

skills and talents?

Your ideal career niche

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EXERCISE:

• What is your ideal career niche?

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4 Build a scalable brand

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“Be authentic about your own leadership style. Don’t try to

change it.

Own it. Communicate it. Put a value on it. Put a brand on it.”

- DR. ROHINI ANAND, SVP, GLOBAL CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER, SODEXO

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AnalystThe change agent

Program DirectorGo-to person for strategy

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“Make your brand scalable.”

- KRISTA THOMAS, VP MARKETING, FAN

APPZ

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Your brand must evolve as you develop your career

Entry-level brandsValuable contributor. Team-player. Specialist. Go-to person. Subject matter expert.

Mid-level brands Strategist. Innovator. Change agent. People motivator. Project leader.

Senior-level brands Visionary. Leader who develops leaders. Charismatic leader. Quiet Leader.Delivers results.

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Ask yourself:

• Where do I want to be in 2 years? In 5 years?

• What brand do I need to become known for now, in order to get there?

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EXERCISE:

• What is your personal brand statement?

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3 Say “no” to stretch assignments

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“A mentor told me that volunteering for stretch

assignments will help improve my career. I took on three new

projects and now I am not getting any sleep. Help!”

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Don’t volunteer for assignments that:

• stretch you too thin. • don’t build your strengths. • don’t meaningfully expand your

network. • don’t build the reputation you want

to be known for.• don’t make your value visible.

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2 Line up sponsors

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“There is a special kind of relationship—called sponsorship—in which the mentor goes beyond giving feedback and advice and uses his or her influence with senior executives to advocate for

the mentee.

Our interviews and surveys alike suggest that high-potential women are overmentored and

undersponsored relative to their male peers—and that they are not advancing in their

organizations.”

Why men still get more promotions than women - Harvard Business Review

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“Are all your advocates in the management chain

directly above you? I recommend that everyone

have three to four advocates outside of their direct management chain.”

Michelle Johnston Holthaus, GM, Channel Platforms and Strategy Division, Intel

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“A sponsor is someone who will use their internal political and

social capital to move your career forward within an organization. Behind closed doors, they will

argue your case.”

Cindy Kent, VP/GM, Gastro/Urology Therapies, Medtronic

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Qualities of a good sponsor

1. Senior leader with influence

2. Well-respected, credible

3. Familiar with your strengths

4. Has a track record of developing talent

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How to cultivate sponsorships

1. Outperform!

2. Make your value visible

3. Observe the protocols: how does sponsorship work in your organization’s culture?

4. Ask which leaders have a strong track record of developing talent

5. Network across your organization and beyond your direct management chain

6. Look for exposure opportunities to work with or work for senior leaders

7. Have clarity about your career goals

8. Share your career goals with your leaders.

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1 Build a community of support

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5 Elements of a Career Advancement Plan

5) Know your niche4) Build a scalable brand3) Say “no” to stretch assignments2) Line up sponsors1) Build a community of support

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PPT and Newsletter

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Q&A