Summary:

Join Alexa Beavers as she welcomes Amanda Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer at Vision Innovation Partners. Amanda shares her journey of overcoming career struggles and the importance of self-advocacy, especially after moving across the country for a job opportunity that didn’t materialize. Discover how Amanda learned to give herself permission to aspire to more and the lessons she gathered from navigating career challenges. This conversation explores themes of ownership, authenticity, and courage in professional growth, offering insights into finding the right path and embracing one's unique journey.

Chapters:

0:00

Advocating for Yourself: Lessons from Amanda Smith's Career

3:14

Career Setbacks and Personal Growth in a Cross-Country Move

9:05

Balancing Single Motherhood and Career with Resilience

11:23

The Costs of Not Advocating for Yourself at Work

13:23

Advocating for Yourself in Career Development and Growth

19:38

Finding the Right Shade of Green in Your Career

21:38

Authenticity, Passion, and Self-Advocacy in Career Development

24:04

Embracing Opportunities and Growth in Unexpected Career Paths

27:07

Embrace Authenticity and Self-Advocacy in Your Career Journey

30:14

Amanda Smith Shares Unfiltered Advice on Transformation Unfiltered

Host Alexa Beavers: linkedin.com/in/alexabeaverspmp

Guest Amanda Smith: linkedin.com/in/amandatatesmith

Executive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka