Technology Leader Sheena Peeters joins me to share her career journey, from consulting to starting her own business in personalized stationery to transitioning back into the corporate world. She discusses the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned along the way, including the importance of maintaining relationships.

Sheena also emphasizes the importance of developing soft skills and becoming a strategic business partner.

We discuss the need to allocate time for self-reflection and the benefits of building your personal brand as Sheena shares her experience with my SHINE program - Career Accelerator for executives. 

Key Takeaways:

• Running her own business provided flexibility but also required breaking the rules and consuming a lot of time.
• Transitioning back into the corporate world was challenging, but leveraging existing relationships helped find opportunities.
• Maintaining connections and deepening relationships is important, as well as being adaptable and problem-solving in one's career.
• Technology leaders need to develop soft skills and become strategic partners in solving business problems through technology.
• Sheena is committed to supporting and championing women in STEM and encourages women to connect and support each other in their careers.

Quotes: 

• 06:24 - “I think one of the greatest advantages of being in technology and in an area of transformation is that we get to create solutions that really help people and change the lives of people.” - Sheena Peeters
• 19:54 - “Building your brand is actually not necessarily about the superficial things. It's about the depth of your knowledge.” - Sheena Peeters

A bit about Sheena Peeters

Sheena Peeters, GM of Product and Technology at Sisu,  is a dynamic leader who specialises in driving growth through innovation and digital transformation. With a wealth of experience across various industries, Sheena's expertise lies in orchestrating complex change, cultivating leadership, and propelling organizations toward commercial success. 

Sheena is also a strong advocate for supporting and championing women in STEM. She believes in creating a community where women can feel supported and celebrated in their careers. 

If you’re an accomplished professional, ready to attract ideal opportunities, level up your career growth, and create a powerful presence in your industry? I’d love to know, tag me on LinkedIn, or if you need extra help to create your career success, join the Career Success Newsletter or go to my website and book a discovery call. I am here to support you!

Mentioned Resources:

10 strategies you can use today to build your strategic networks.

SHINE Program

Connect with Sheena Peeters: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheena-peeters-a3a9a429/

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