Are you ready to be intentional about growing your career?  Today's guest is Dana Holmes, Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, MT, OK, NM and TX.  She is a highly effective communications executive focused on building, connecting and engaging stakeholder audiences.  Dana was also a featured speaker at a recent HerCsuite™ Power Up Your Team Program. Find out how Dana has been intentional with her career path since high school and how it has served her throughout the arc of her career. 

Feel empowered and listen to this interview with host Natalie Benamou and Dana Holmes as they share important strategies and create your own "Intentional Career Growth". 

The Trifecta for Your Career Success: Mentors, Coaches and Sponsors

1. Mentors are critical to your career.
2. Coach help you walk through complex terrain.
3. Sponsors believe in you and is invested in your success.

"Work Smarter, not longer or harder" - Dana Holmes

Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams Best Practices:

• Encourage people to take PTO
• Draw the distinction between work and personal life
• Step away from the computer

How to Stand Out in Virtual Meetings:

• Make sure you are on the Agenda on the meeting.
• Participate and use engagement tools in a meeting.
• Turn your camera on and be present.

Be Intentional - Connect with a Sponsor:

"Show up at meetings. Every interaction matters. That is what a true sponsor will pick up. I've been a sponsor in a number of ways, for a number of things throughout my career. I noticed when someone is a shining star and they're actually showing their passion, they're getting involved and they have skin in the game. That is where they shine bright. When you are engaged, when you are fully present and aware." - Dana Holmes

Thank you, Dana Holmes, for being on the show and shining your light out on the world and to your team.

Connect with Dana Holmes on LinkedIn | HCSC

Natalie Benamou is the Founder of HerCsuite™, transforming the way organizations retain and advance women in every career phase. Visit HerCsuite™ and schedule a demo to see how companies like Coupa Cross Corporate Mentorship Program and Terumo BCT use the platform for their ERGs and Mentoring Programs. Reach out to Natalie at HerCsuite™ and find out about HerCsuite™ Next - advisory circles for women planning their future after corporate roles. Send a text to 224-209-6424.

LinkedIn: Natalie Benamou | HerCsuite™ | HerPower2 Lead

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