How To Build Confidence In Yourself As A Woman In STEM

Lessons from Season 2 of Take a Break

There were so many pearls of wisdom shared by this season’s guests, Caroline and Lennis share their favorite takeaways as they reflect on the brilliance of the women who shared their stories in STEM. From authenticity in the workplace, to building courage and confidence, this episode covers the importance of self-reflection and how you can use the stories from other women to inspire you to move forward. Here’s what you can expect:

And we’re excited to open up the opportunity for you to be a guest for Season 3.

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Caroline & Lennis will get back to you a few days after reviewing the application.

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can email us at takeabreakstem @ gmail.com

To learn more about Lennis, visit www.lennisperez.com.

To learn more about Caroline, visit www.miltoncc.com.

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Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace with Sumedha Ganjoo

When you think about emotional intelligence at work, there’s been a big shift in the past decade on the importance of cultivating a culture where leaders can demonstrate it as part of their skill set. This week we had the pleasure of talking to Sumedha Ganjoo, founder and CEO of Quimby App, a tool created to help employees and organizations with emotional resilience. Cultivating a psychologically safe team is key to the success of any organization, and this is Quimby’s intention. Here’s what you can expect from today’s episode:

To get in touch with Sumedha & Quimby, visit:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumedha-ganjoo-37485068/

Website: https://www.quimbyapp.com/

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can email us at takeabreakstem @ gmail.com

To learn more about Lennis, visit www.lennisperez.com.

To learn more about Caroline, visit www.miltoncc.com.

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Inclusion in the workplace: How to retain employees with Rebecca K. Andersen

This week Rebecca joined us for a very passionate discussion about transforming the tech and stem spaces to retain more diverse talent, especially women. The episode includes personal anecdotes from our guest, plus a series of practical strategies that leaders and employees can use to support their career journey. Here’s what you can expect:

To get in touch with Rebecca:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccakandersen/

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can email us at takeabreakstem @ gmail.com

To learn more about Lennis, visit www.lennisperez.com.

To learn more about Caroline, visit www.miltoncc.com.

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Many times we find ourselves conditioned to external validation, which leads us to be people pleasers, making sure that everyone likes us. This week we talked with Gina Covarrubias about this challenge as she shared how it impacted her career as a woman in STEM and beyond. Her work as a coach is very inspirational and we hope you enjoy today’s episode. Here’s what you can expect:

To get in touch with Gina, you can reach out via:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacovarrubias/

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://deliberatedoing.com/

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can email us at takeabreakstem @ gmail.com

To learn more about Lennis, visit www.lennisperez.com.

To learn more about Caroline, visit www.miltoncc.com.

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How to develop self awareness with Melanie Richmond

When you look at your career trajectory, have you ever thought about your intention? This week, we sat down for a conversation with Melanie Richmond who shares her own experience as a woman in STEM and how developing her self-awareness led her to have more joy and authenticity at work. Here’s what you can expect from today’s episode:

To get in touch with Melanie, visit: https://gotruenorth.net/

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Life Leadership with Leila Sing

What does life leadership look like for you? This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with coach and NLP expert Leila Singh. Leila got into Tech through an unconventional path, and after decades in the industry, she has been working with highly motivated individuals bring their best selves into the workplace and beyond. Here’s what you can expect during this episode:

To get in touch with Leila Singh head over to LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-singh/

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can email us at takeabreakstem @ gmail.com

To learn more about Lennis, visit www.lennisperez.com.

To learn more about Caroline, visit www.miltoncc.com.

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How to be more productive with Pauline Ochieng

Productivity is typically top of mind, how can we accomplish the most in the shortest amount of time? There are many ways we can improve productivity at work and one of the key elements is to be “innovative”. That’s what Pauline Ochieng shared with us during our recent chat for Take a Break. This is what you can expect from today’s episode:

To be part of the Productivity Playshop, visit: https://www.productivityplayshop.com/playsp

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can email us at takeabreakstem @ gmail.com

To learn more about Lennis, visit www.lennisperez.com.

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New Year Reflections with Caroline & Lennis

As we come to the close of the year 2022, we’re sharing some personal insights about approaching the new year where you continue to prioritize your well-being. This is what you can expect from today’s episode:

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Personal Energy Management Episode with Evelyn Pacitti: https://youtu.be/JovqZlu4ID8

Self-Assessment: The Four Tendencies https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/

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If you have any questions or suggestions, you can email us at takeabreakstem @ gmail.com

To learn more about Lennis, visit www.lennisperez.com.

To learn more about Caroline, visit www.miltoncc.com.

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CEO Skills - How to become a CEO with Erica Buxton from Hello Bello

Caroline & Lennis are excited to share with you this week’s episode. We had the opportunity to speak with Erica Buxton, current CEO of Hello Bello and fellow engineer. Erica shared with us her journey to the C-suite and how stepping into scary territory has paid off tremendously in the professional journey. This is what you can expect from today’s episode:

To learn more about Hello Bello, you can check out their website at: https://hellobello.com/

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can email us at takeabreakstem @ gmail.com

To learn more about Lennis, visit www.lennisperez.com.

To learn more about Caroline, visit www.miltoncc.com.

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Women in the Tech Industry Breaking Barriers with Emma Cowling

There's a gift when you bring your authentic self into any space. But it’s so important, now more than ever, for women to bring their whole self into work, especially in tech. Emma reminds us of the many benefits the tech industry gets when women are involved. During this week’s episode you’ll hear:

Get in touch with Emma Cowling:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmacowling/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authenticvisibilityforwomenintech

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can email us at takeabreakstem @ gmail.com

To learn more about Lennis, visit www.lennisperez.com.

To learn more about Caroline, visit www.miltoncc.com.

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