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Episode 169: Create a Career by Design, Not Default with Jessica Lackey
29 Aug 2024
As a corporate professional, no matter the industry, it can be easy to fall into default mode: doing things because they were asked of you or taking new opportunities and promotions because it's what you're supposed to do next, it's the next rung on your career ladder. But have you stopped to think about what actually matters to you, what your expertise is, and how you want to apply that in your career? In episode 169 of the Your Brilliant Difference Podcast, Founder of Jessica Lackey Consulting, Jessica Lackey, offers guidance to help you answer this question and design a career where you're owning and flourishing in your expertise. Once working in corporate and now transitioned to entrepreneurship, Jessica knows a thing or two about owning her expertise, as well as helping others do the same. She is a strategy and operations advisor who blends business strategy, practical application, and a human-centric approach to create sustainable businesses. With a background in corporate leadership, McKinsey & Company consulting, and a Harvard Business degree, Jessica knows a thing or two about hustle culture and what it feels like to judge success by the bottom line… at all costs. Now, she combines her deep experience in consulting, Fortune 500 operations leadership, and coaching to help businesses grow without sacrificing the well-being of their clients, team, and community. Here's What We'll Be Talking About Today: 00:00 — A Background on Jessica Lackey 07:25 — Recognizing the Need for Change in Corporate Environments 13:10 — Transitioning to a New Job and Discovering Your Brilliant Difference™ 19:17 — Importance of Owning Your Expertise 30:28 — Advice for Navigating Career Ups and Downs 39:35 — Connect with Jessica Lackey Connect with Jessica Lackey Jessica Lackey on LinkedIn Become the Next Your Brilliant Difference™ Podcast Guest Have a brilliant story you want to share that surrounds leadership, team building, communication skills, or leaning on your brilliance and strengths to drive meaningful results? Click HERE to fill out the application form, and our team will be in touch!
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