Tag: growth mindset
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Leaving a Legacy: Career Advice & Corporate Culture with Former Microsoft EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Capossela
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Since joining Microsoft, I’ve been inspired by incredible leaders in action who have personally impacted me. As an early-in-career who was a part of Chris Capossela’s marketing organization, I must say he was the world’s best CMO because of how he led with such authenticity, passion, and care — resulting…
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5 Ways to Make Conscious Career Choices
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Growing up, we’re told to work hard, get a job, and climb the corporate ladder while being happy and fulfilled in our personal lives. It sounds simple, but it really isn’t! In a world of many distractions and disillusions of what success looks like, many of us struggle to make…
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How to Overcome Your Fear of People’s Opinions with Dr. Michael Gervais
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On October 25th, I had the opportunity to listen to the world’s most renowned performance psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais — aka Dr. Mike — at a Microsoft event. I was so excited to line up and see Dr. Mike in person because I took his High Performance Mindset course back…
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5 Big Tips for Breaking into Big Tech
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Many of us dream of joining the world of Big Tech one day, but it’s not easy! Whether you’re a student with no experience or a mid-career professional who wants to make the switch, you’ll find some tangible tips in today’s blog. Since joining Microsoft Canada as an Aspire (new…
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Making the Move: Retail Employee With No Degree to Communications Manager at Microsoft
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It takes time to figure out who you are and what you want in life. Growing up without much in the suburbs of Cincinnati with his mom and siblings, Josh’s mom taught him early on about the importance of having manners and treating people with kindness. Today, Josh Roberts is…
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3 Tips for Finding Your Next Role If You’re Unsure
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A lot has been happening these days… Students are graduating and trying to join a competitive job market. Experienced professionals are getting laid off and figuring out their next move… All of us are trying to go somewhere in our careers. Some of you may be feeling really lost and…
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Focus on These 3 Things If You’re Job Hunting This Summer
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It’s a crazily competitive landscape out there, but that doesn’t mean you should give up hope in finding your next job! My blog and resources are here to support you through the ups and downs of your career and I am always looking for ideas and feedback, so let me…
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Socializing in Seattle: 7 Ways to Meet New People & Make Friends If You’re Facing the Seattle Freeze
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Some of you may have heard about the “Seattle Freeze” which is the theory that it’s harder for people to make friends in Seattle because the locals are more closed off and less welcoming. I talk a little bit about this topic in one of my vlogs, but I also…
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3 Ways You Can Beat Imposter Syndrome Today
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Imposter Syndrome was one of the topics that my newsletter subscribers brought up this month. It’s an interesting topic because I kinda struggle with it and I kinda don’t. These days, I often find myself being overly optimistic about my abilities and impatient about my goals and outcomes. However, I…
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This advice changed my career back when I was a student
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It’s kinda crazy to think that it’s already been 3 years since I’ve graduated. It feels like it’s been forever, and it feels like it was only yesterday that I was only trekking the halls in between classes and eating McDonalds during my final exams. Anyways, I’ve been doing quite…