In this week's episode, we chat with the Kathy Pham. She just received the AnitaB.org Technical Leadership Abie Award for being a pioneer, visionary, and bridge builder in government, tech, venture capital, nonprofit, and academia. Kathy is the Vice President of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Workday, an inaugural board member of Blue Tulip Ventures focused on funding responsible AI companies, a faculty for Product Management at Harvard University, and was the former Executive Director of the National AI Advisory Committee. In this episode, we do a deep dive into: How growing up with Vietnamese refugee parents shaped her beliefs and career choices. What organizations can do to support high performing employees who also have caretaking responsibilities. The importance of creating a supportive community for both your personal and professional growth. Why imposter syndrome is common and a normal part of career growth. How setting your intentions and letting people know your interests can lead to career opportunities and career success. The number 1 mistake people make when interviewing, and what they can do instead to land an offer. Why taking care of your physical health and your relationships is crucial to well being and success. Recognizing that careers are non-linear, and it's okay to explore different paths and embrace new opportunities. The importance of building ethical technology and how to land job opportunities in AI. How to connect with us: Learn more about Kathy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathytpham/. Connect with Samorn at www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim. Get a copy of Samorn's book, "Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer" at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our newsletter at www.careerunicorns.com.

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