I want you to think about a person that defies the odds and breaks the mold - someone so inspiring that you want to be more like them. Now, what gives them that edge, the thing that drives their success? In today’s episode, I invite Caroline Calhoun - tech CEO, badass power leader, and one of my amazing clients - to share her powerful journey as a woman in tech. We discuss what it takes to lead powerfully in a male-dominated industry and the persistence you need to take BIG actions toward your goals!

We dive into:

• [7:45] Caroline’s career journey from sales to tech
• [10:20] Why she puts finding a company that fits ahead of finding a role that fits
• [11:20] The 2 BIGGEST keys to Caroline’s success
• [15:35] One of the MOST COMMON missteps women make in their careers (and what to do about it!)
• [18:35] What made Caroline seek out coaching - and commit to taking the leap!
• [22:05] The ONE thing that kept her from signing up for coaching sooner (and how to get over this hurdle!)
• [24:30] Why the opposite of success is NOT failure (what it REALLY is - and how to avoid letting this hold you back from entrepreneurship)
• [26:35] Why Caroline does not believe in work-life balance - and what she believes in instead!
• [33:50] An IMPORTANT step you can take to help eliminate conflict in a growing company 
• [40:00] Some TOP TIPS for thriving as a woman in a male-dominated field
• [47:40] The benefits Caroline got out of the Women Leading Powerfully Leadership Lab
• [53:05] Caroline’s advice if you are holding back from investing in your personal development

To connect with Caroline, you can find her here:

Website: www.fx5solutions.com

Email: [email protected] 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carolinecalhoun

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carocalhoun/

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In this season of unknowns, the Leadership Lab offers women the opportunity to get certain. You will make choices and increase your impact in more meaningful ways than ever before.

Here is what you will walk away with after 12 weeks of group coaching:

-Clarity and Confidence around what YOU really want

-Awareness of what gets in your way

-A vision statement for you as a leader

-Tools for taking action that gets you from where you are to where you want to be

-An easy way to measure your progress and get unstuck as you move forward

So, if you are looking to build life-long connections and be in a community of like-minded women that have the same goals, then reach out to Natalie at [email protected] for a complimentary coaching call to see if the Leadership Lab is the next step in your personal and professional journey!

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