In this episode of Tech Careers in Money Talk, Maya Grossman, an executive coach, shares insights on breaking through to executive roles. She emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of your career and avoiding common pitfalls that hinder career advancement.
Maya's personal experience highlights the shift from hard work to strategic growth for reaching leadership positions.
Maya's personal journey from burnout to landing VP roles at major companies like Google and Microsoft was nothing short of inspiring. She generously detailed the top three mistakes that often hinder professionals from securing executive positions: working harder instead of smarter, avoiding workplace politics, and succumbing to imposter syndrome.
The episode concluded with actionable advice for listeners to become the CEOs of their careers. Maya's "startup system" for career growth encapsulates the essence of strategic thinking, advocacy, reputation management, achievement documentation, and presenting a business case for promotion.
Tune in to learn how to navigate your career towards success and fulfillment!
Audio Podcast:
https://www.techcareersandmoneytalk.com/executive-roles
Episode Timeline:
[00:02:17] Mistakes in career advancement.
[00:04:09] Overcoming self-doubt and career growth.
[00:10:04] The power of informational interviews.
[00:15:06] Career progression and opportunities.
[00:18:06] Seizing Career Opportunities
[00:21:11] Creating Opportunities for Growth.
[00:23:52] Thinking like an entrepreneur.
[00:27:30] Key skills for career success.
[00:33:18] Building a brag list.
[00:37:18] The startup system.
[00:42:23] Strategic career advancement.
[00:44:38] Promotion based on seniority vs. skills.
Connect with Maya Grossman on LinkedIn:
https://www.mayagrossman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/maya.grosmn/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagrossman/
