In this bonus episode of Building Connection, we explore the challenges and invisible barriers that hinder career advancement and offer actionable solutions to overcome them.

Key Highlights:

• Personal Story: Hear a powerful personal story about facing the glass ceiling, navigating the workplsce as a single mom, and the emotional toll of being questioned about commitment and reliability.
• Understanding the Glass Ceiling: Gain insights into the concept of the glass ceiling, supported by compelling statistics and studies that highlight its impact on women and people of color.
• The Problem Unveiled: Learn about the day-to-day challenges of the glass ceiling, from being overlooked for promotions to the mental health effects of constant undervaluation. Understand how these barriers create a toxic cycle of overwork and underappreciation.
• The 3-Step Solution:
  1. Craft Your Purpose: Discover the importance of defining your authentic brand and mission. Learn how to identify your unique strengths and what you are known for in your professional life.
  2. Champion Your Network: Understand the power of authentic connections and meaningful relationships. Learn strategies to map out and leverage your network effectively, keeping the question "How can I help?" at the forefront.
  3. Connect with Purpose: Master the art of asking for support and following up. Learn key strategies for effective communication and relationship building that will help you advance your career.
• Interactive Activities: Participate in reflective activities designed to help you apply these concepts, such as identifying your personal brand, mapping your network, and drafting authentic follow-up messages. Access free workbook here: https://welcoming-dew-83380.myflodesk.com/3stepschampion

Tune in to this empowering episode and learn how to break through the glass ceiling, overcome impostor syndrome, and champion your career.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Wiley Edge. Diversity in Tech | 2022 UK Report [Internet]. Wiley Edge. 2022. Available from: https://www.wiley.com/edge/diversity-in-tech-2022-uk-report
• Coqual. Being Black in the United Kingdom [Internet]. Coqual.org. 2022. Available from:https://coqual.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Coqual-Being-Black-in-the-UK-Key-Findings-1.pdf
• McKinsey. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 2023 [Internet]. 2023. Available from: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-lighthouses-2023

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