There's a stigma against quitting things in our society. Unfortunately, this oftentimes causes us to hang on to outdated goals or situations that no longer serve our best interest.

Today, I share the importance of having context to understand when it makes sense to disengage from previously established goals and commitments.

Articles mentioned in this episode:

• The Washington Post: "Yes, it's good to stick with an activity. But there is also value in walking away."

• Psychology Today: "Why Giving Up Can Sometimes Be Good"

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This week, I expand on a concept introduced in episode 50 at 34:59 called Executive Presence, also known as EP. I share the three components of EP as defined by Sylvia Ann Hewlett in “Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit & Success”: (1) how you appear (gravitas), (2) how you communicate, and (3) your appearance.

I also explain why having EP can be important to your career, provide tips on how you can express/build these qualities to enhance your own career, and what behaviors typically work against you in professional environments.

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Toastmasters
• The Crown Act

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April Thompson currently works as a technical trainer and program manager on the Well-Architected Team at Amazon Web Services where she helps customers build better architectures in the cloud.

Her 15-year career has spanned various engineering, sales, marketing and consulting roles as well as independent work in tourism and training. She is also a Certified Life Coach and, in her spare time, enjoys helping early and mid-career professionals make career transitions within marketing and technology.

In this episode, April discusses:

• Why she ultimately decided not to continue on with her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (hint: to thrive you must really enjoy spending time in a laboratory)
• How a chance meeting at the National Society of Black Engineers conference introduced her to a career in software sales
• Challenges she experienced when trying to explore non-technical roles in tech and advice on how you can prevent being stuck in a box
• How earning an engineering degree prepares you for non-technical jobs
• Her experience being a woman of color in tech and defining her own executive presence

 Connect with April!

Resources to Learn More About Cloud Computing

• AWS Academy (for students still in college) - https://aws.amazon.com/training/awsacademy/

• AWS re/Start (for those unemployed or underemployed) - https://aws.amazon.com/training/restart/

• AWS Tech-U (for recent graduates with less than 2 years of experience) - https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/AWS-techu

• AWS Free Tier Account - https://aws.amazon.com/free/

• AWS Labs - https://aws.amazon.com/training/self-paced-labs/

• AWS Training - https://pages.awscloud.com/digital-learning-training-certification.html

A Community for Aspiring Tech Talent:

Tech Stack'd at https://www.techstackd.com/

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In this episode, I share my thoughts about the new spotlight on injustices Black people have dealt with for years and give advice on how young adults - and anyone -  can find their their own role in the revolution at hand.

Mentioned in this episode:

• May 27 Wednesday Word IG LIVE Recording

• "Boobs & Brown Skin: Moving Beyond Sexism & Racism in America" by Karrah Herring, JD

• Michelle Obama's #DearClassof2020 Speech

• Prayer from "A Course in Miracles"

Where would you have me go?

What would you have me do?

What would you have me say,

and to whom?

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In this episode, I share tips on how to adapt your job search during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I discuss a concept from Life Design coaching methodology called gravity problems and explain how they oftentimes keep people stuck when deciding on a career.

Then, I give unique advice based on where you are in your career journey: (1) still determining what career you wish to pursue, (2) know what career you want but currently lack the years of experience, and (3) have professional experience but looking to change careers.

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Nadia Theodore was appointed as Consul General of Canada in Atlanta in September 2017 and serves as the head of Canada’s diplomatic representation in the Southeast USA. Prior to her appointment as Consul General, she held leadership positions on major Government of Canada Trade initiatives and served as Chief of Staff and Executive Director to Canada’s Deputy Minister of International Trade. Additionally, she has served at Canada’s Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization and at Canada’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (both in Geneva, Switzerland).

Consul General Theodore has made advancing inclusion in the workplace a core pillar of her mandate as an executive in the Canadian public service and as Consul General in Atlanta. She is committed to making sure the public sector is included in the global conversation on diversity and inclusion within organizations and the deliberate work to build inclusive teams, including and especially at senior levels.

In this episode, Ms. Theodore shares:

• What a typical day is like as a Canadian diplomat and how her work has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
• The typical process to becoming a diplomat vs her unique journey to this line of work - which illustrates that there are many different paths that can lead to your ideal career
• Why seeking out advisers as early as possible, and especially in high school, is important
• Key skillsets and competencies one should develop to be successful in diplomacy

Connect with Consul General Theodore!

• Instagram
• Twitter
• LinkedIn

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Chance Mack earned a degree in Journalism at Georgia State University while working full-time and founding a social enterprise. He established Unforgettable Soles to provide shoes and educational opportunities in underserved communities.

Since 2015, his organization has helped more than 700 people receive adequate footwear. Additionally, Unforgettable Soles conducts sneaker design workshops to educate youth on sneaker design while also exposing them to a variety of careers within the footwear industry.

When not serving his community with Unforgettable Soles, Chance runs a cloud software consulting business and produces music for tv shows, films and artists.

In this episode, Chance shares: 

• Two prominent community-based organizations that were instrumental in his personal development as a high school student (21st Century Leaders & Usher's New Look)
• How he networked his way from working in a Sprint retail store to working in their corporate office
• His advice for anyone who is planning to leave a job to run their own business
• Why living below your means can be a very wise move

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• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

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Luke Burrows is a Podcast Host and Entrepreneur. Founder of Grow2Gether, Luke's mission is to help people to live their passion and change the way they think to unlock their potential. He is an optimist and passionate about self- discovery, personal growth and entrepreneurship. 

In this episode, Luke discusses:

• His experience navigating the British educational system
• The difference between affiliate and network marketing
• How he met like-minded friends through social media after outgrowing his initial friend group
• The importance of starting with your interests to find your passions

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• Facebook
• Twitter

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Thank you all for tuning into to Journey to Jupiter during our first year!

Here's a quick message reviewing year #1 and thoughts about the show's future.

Check out our Spring 2020 Song List on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68ECUTLVAdtLRRv2Au0LOa?si=-ehlC0MhQwavzjBgwvdLPA. 

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Mike Brown is a Regional Director within Athletics Advancement at the University of Notre Dame. A Milwaukee, Wis. native, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2001 with a business degree in Management Information Systems. While at Notre Dame, he was involved in numerous extracurricular activities, but none that garnered more attention than when he was named the first ever African American Leprechaun mascot.

In this episode, Mike discusses:

• (5:20) His role raising funds for a university’s athletic programs
• (19:39) How he decided which college to attend
• (22:05) The importance of maximizing your experience no matter which school you attend or job you’re in
• (27:17) How closed doors can lead you to opportunities of a lifetime
• (34:30) The benefit of exploring your genuine interests
• (38:49) What it’s been like to witness the second and third African American and first female Leprechaun mascots named
• (44:47) How he was able to secure a job offer during an economic downturn

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• Instagram
• Twitter

*Please note that this episode was recorded on February 29, prior to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic.*

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