This episode of Keys to the Future discusses Brian Johnson's book, Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential. My guests, Dr. Jennifer VanBerschot and Lorien Megill, and I explore concepts such as living with Areté, adjusting perspectives, embracing challenges, and building resilience. We share personal experiences and strategies for personal development and recommend the book as a resource for inspiration and targeted reading.

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Making a big career change can be daunting, but it's important to have faith in your skills and experience. In this conversation, senior executive leaders Rachel Hutter, Mary D. Petryszyn, and Sandra Scanlon discuss their experiences and insights on navigating big career changes and transitioning successfully. They share their career journeys, and the motivations behind their significant changes, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and nurturing of relationships.

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Soft skills and career success go hand in hand. Tune in to my conversation with Maria Henderson, an enterprise program director, who shares her insights on the importance of soft skills in various industries. We discuss strategies for developing and applying soft skills, such as active listening, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.

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In this episode of Keys to the Future, I interview Annabel Fraga, a computer and systems engineer, about the importance of systems engineering in solving society's challenges. We talk about the role of technology in systems engineering and the need for continuous learning. Annabel shares her experiences working on complex projects involving different cultures and languages emphasizing the importance of soft skills and certifications in this field.

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Immigrant women are vital in advancing STEM fields through their expertise, resilience, and commitment to scientific excellence. Their contributions contribute to global scientific progress and drive innovation in a broad range of science and technology arenas. Please tune in to my conversation with Hang Loi to learn about her incredible journey from immigrant to senior scientist and engineering leader at a Fortune 500 industry giant!

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The impact of unconscious bias is significant. Unconscious bias can influence various aspects of life including hiring decisions, evaluation practices, workplace interactions, and everyday encounters, and contributes to the lack of workforce diversity. Join me in my conversation with Maria Grundmann to learn how you can foster an inclusive environment around you and unleash the power of diversity!

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Personal branding is an essential part of building your professional identity. It can help you establish a strong personal reputation, gain influence, and create a sense of relatability with your target audience. Please tune in to my conversation with Snigdha Gupta and Ilana Moreno, to learn how to establish your brand and soar to new heights!

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Many of the technologies that impact our daily lives, appeared decades ago in science fiction books, TV shows, and movies that imagined what our future would look like. Join me in my conversation with Adeena Mignogna, an aerospace engineer turned science-fiction writer to learn how she adapts current technology into futuristic stories and what inspires her and the characters in her science-fiction stories.

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Women benefit from having a close group of female friends and mentors being active in professional networks and maintaining relationships with other women. Tune in to my conversation with Mariel Cisneros, Sagrario DeFord, Silvia Osuna, Lourdes Matos-Rivera, and Reina Villanueva, an amazing group of women who are creating positive change in their organizations by forming Círculos de Mujeres or Women Circles and uplifting each other.

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Women have made significant contributions to STEM throughout history, blazing trails across borders, generations, and industries. Join me in my conversation with Jill Tietjen, an extraordinary woman engineer who has paved the way for all of us by advocating for women engineers and highlighting their work.

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