It can be challenging being a woman of color in a largely male dominated industry. According to research by the Washington Post, only 8 percent of “C-suite” executives are people of color and according to Korn Ferry, women make up only 25% of C-suite executives, with most of them being in HR.

Vicki Wright Hamilton has walked in both those shoes and says she has the battle scars to show for it. However, she was successful in carving out a pathway of hope and shares with us how she survived the challenges of making it to the C-suite, as a woman of color in Tech, and why it is critical for all leaders to not forget to be allies for the next generation.

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ABOUT VICKI WRIGHT HAMILTON:

As the Founder & CEO of VWH Consulting, Vicki wears several hats. She serves as a senior technology strategist, change management advisor, and executive leadership coach. She has over 30 years experience and prides herself with having the gift and expertise of advancing technology organizations and people that lead them.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

1. How Vicki set the stage for being promoted every few years during her career. 
2. A great way to handle push-back from your boss when they don't agree with you.
3. Vicki's addition to the LATTOYG Playbook

FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:

[00:54] Vicki shares her background and the unique nickname her grandkids call her

[03:26] How Vicki struggled to get to the C-Suite

[07:00] Vicki's entry into the LATTOYG leadership playbook: The power of the advocacy of having professional sponsors

[09:47] Story of Vicki pushing back against her boss which caused her to lose her job (and why she was happy about it

[15:26] Which of the leadership tactics Vicki used and loved

[17:43] One of Vicki’s favorite books: "Play like a man; win like a woman" by Gail Evans

[23:07] The story of how Vicki started her multi-faceted technology consulting firm.

[28:20] Signature Segment: Full Disclosure

[37:10] Signature Segment: Karan’s Take 

LINKS FOR VICKI WRIGHT HAMILTON:

– LinkedIn

– Facebook

– Instagram

– Twitter

–  Vicki’s Youtube Shows: “Hidden Stories, Healed Now” and Strategic Minds: Making Money Moves”

PEOPLE & RESOURCES MENTIONED:

– Overview:  The Lead at the Top of Your Game Leadership Development Experience

– Vicki’s Book:  Game Face: Corporate Success Strategies of a Trail-Blazing Tech Warrior

– Book: Brene Brown

– Book: Play like a man; win like a woman by Gail Evans 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU:

– Article: Women C-Suite Ranks Nudge Up—a Tad

– Article: The striking race gap in corporate America