"I feel a sense of belonging when I am recognized for my unique skills and perspectives, and am valued for them."

If you've been thinking about making a career transition, this episode is for you. Courtney Dragani transitioned her career from working at a large energy company, to a start-up called the51, a move she made to follow her passion for women's economic empowerment. Tune into this episode to hear these insights:

- On making a career change based on alignment with personal values, and learning opportunities

– On taking a leap of faith by managing risks

– On taking inventory of transferable skills

– On typical barriers faced by women when applying for new roles

– On Courtney’s inspiration to pivot from the corporate to #startup world

– On having the #selfconfidence confidence to apply, even if you don’t tick every single box in a job description

– On taking a balanced view of #careerfulfillment and how to manage unmet needs

– On the convergence of #motherhood and careers

– On her mission at the51 activating women’s #economicempowerment