Celebrate BRAVE Podcast
Together we are redefining BRAVE:
how we identify | how we live it | how we celebrate it
Jess Tillis - The Power of the Interest Interview for Women in Tech
Episode Description
- Jess’s pathway into a childhood dream (she knew she wanted to be a teacher in 3rd grade!), through the experience of out-growing her dream, and into an unexpected and unknown career path in tech
- How Jess identified it was time to shift, and how low expectations played a role
- 3 ways informational interviews are valuable and lead to break-through
- How a role model changed how she navigates her own style
Heads up: intrusive thoughts, handled with self-love and clarity, are a part of this episode
HIGHLIGHTS:
When you don’t think you are ready for the next step in your career, but someone else does
A CEO & strong leader suggested that there are two buckets of leaders:
- people who think they’re ready and aren’t.
- people who are ready and don’t think they’re ready.
And how someone else believing in your potential can help you leap forward, to do incredibly challenging and rewarding work.
A sudden realization that change needs to happen
How one dangerous situation and discomfort at a red light with blinding sub created a breakthrough: “I don’t think there’s anyone coming right now and I think I can turn, but I don’t know if I can…That’s not a normal thought.” And how Jess took immediate and thorough action.
Powerful questions for an informational interview
How Jess leveraged career coaching and the informational interview to identify her story, her strengths, and what she really wanted to do next. She also shares that asking for feedback and resonance created powerful feedback.
A brave role model who knows how to navigate in the world of tech as herself
Jess shares one role model who displayed how to move through corporate spaces where “woman” was a stronger identity marker, as her authentic self. How a leader could leverage her strengths to show up and influence others without pretending to be someone or something else.
Resources:
Jess Tillis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-tillis/
For more information on how you can Build your BRAVE:
Nicole@tricksteinbach.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletricksteinbach/
https://www.facebook.com/NicoleTrickSteinbach
Discover how you live your BRAVE today and how you can build your BRAVE for tomorrow.
Do the QUIZ!
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Meet Your Host
Nicole Trick Steinbach
Nicole lives the skill of bravery and the joy of failure while inspiring others to find their BRAVE to do the same.
Before stepping into her genius as the international BRAVE coach, she grew up in a struggling single-parent family and overcame a speech impediment. Today she has over 20 years in technology including global executive roles, is bilingual, and has a track record of coaching and advising all levels of professionals in over 25 countries.
She supports each person to build their own bravery so that they can turn dreams into reality: landing executive roles, pursuing international careers, doubling their income, and thriving in their chosen career.