Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidashleyk/

Timestamps

02:23 - Working at Deloitte as a Business Technology Analyst

03:24 - Deloitte University (DU)

06:28 - Ashley's experience studying biomedical engineering at Duke University

08:50 - Girls Engineering Change (check out the episode notes for more info!)

12:31 - Graduating early and working with Engineering World Health

14:17 - The interview process with Deloitte

16:00 - Work expectations as a consultant and internal company projects

18:10 - Accelerated learning in a new job and industry

19:46 - How to run meetings

20:51 - Getting feedback and improving email communications over time

22:42 - The 6-8 month trajectory of increasing confidence and skill level

26:09 - Irish dancing, dealing with nervousness, and building confidence

31:10 - How to build trust with clients and co-workers

32:58 - Career counselors at Deloitte

33:58 - Getting feedback from direct managers and Ashley's own professional development

36:00 - Advice on building and leveraging your professional network

39:12 - Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, and 20 years from now?

41:23 - Learning and being inspired by Melinda Gates

Episode Notes

Deloitte Digital: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deloitte-digital/

Girls Engineering Change: https://www.girlsengineeringchange.org/

Engineering World Health: http://www.ewh.org/

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