Joanna Fields used to be a professional ballerina in London until a car accident compelled her to retire in her 20s and pursue an entirely new career. This turning point led her to Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (DBSI) where she held a Senior Executive position. Now, Joanna is the founder and CEO of Aplomb Strategies Inc., a regulatory strategies and development firm launched in 2014 that focuses on future-proofing technology solutions for financial clients. Keep Reading Joanna joins me today to share secrets on how you can fly high in your career in finance. She explains how her dancing career helped prepare her for her role on Wall Street and how fierce feminine leaders can use stereotypes to their advantage. She also shares how to stand firm and survive the challenges in the boardroom, her story of persistence, and how she overcame life's misfortunes and hurdles. "Women should use the stereotypes and turn them into a positive." - Joanna Fields Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: Joanna's niche market in her business The most significant turning points in her life How to have work-life balance as a woman How women can use stereotypes to their advantage Top three initiatives to drive things forward Why Madeleine Albright inspires her One of the smartest risks she has taken in her career How she assesses if the risk is worth taking Joanna's Advice for Fierce Feminine Leaders: You have to know what you're talking about and think strategically. Be willing to take a risk and stand up for what you believe in. Get the people in the room to communicate with each other. Connect with Joanna Fields: Aplomb Strategies Website Dial Up Your Impact, Influence, and Income in 2018 Are you ready to take your leadership and influence to the next level in 2018? Join the Impact & Influence Leadership Lab for Women with Eleanor Beaton – the world's premier leadership training and implementation program designed specifically for female leaders! This is an 8-week mentoring program for professional, ambitious women in business who are ready to take their leadership skills to the next level and truly step into their power. Visit the Leadership Lab for Women website to see all of the amazing content, tools, and services you will receive by registering today to claim your seat at the table! Set Your Ideas and Earning Power in Motion! Are you a powerhouse woman entrepreneur and ready to build a 7-figure foundation for your business? Get ready for this year-long development program where you can learn leadership strategies, develop accountability, and receive customized business support. Visit IncubatorMastermind.com for more details. Find Your Voice. Change Your World!  Do you want to be a confident, influential leader that others highly look up to and promote in your industry? If you aspire to have your voice and your message heard as a respected influencer, do not miss this 3-day leadership retreat Your Million Dollar Message: Find Your Voice, Craft Your Strategy, Change the World that's happening on March 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona! Grab your early bird tickets today by registering at YourMillionDollarMessageRetreat.com. Love the show? Let us know!  Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month's drawing!  And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover.

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