Leadership

Chapter 1: Embracing Your Journey (excerpt)

During the pandemic, many of us reevaluated our careers. I was no different.

After twelve years in recruiting, I asked myself, “What’s next for me?” That’s when I heard the phrase “why not me?” from Marisa Mangum on my podcast, Wine After Work. That simple question shifted my mindset. Instead of waiting for permission, I realized I could be the one to create opportunities. That shift moved me from surviving in a toxic workplace to building my own business and eventually writing this book.

When we adopt the “why not me” mindset, we stop being passengers in our careers and start driving. That’s what autonomy is—deciding you are worthy of the opportunities you dream about.

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Stacey Gordon

She’s a bias disruptor, author, business owner, and has the number one most watched course on the LinkedIn Learning platform. Stacey Gordon is focued on reworking how companies work including how they inclusively recruit, hire and engage employees, effectively creating inclusion and belonging for all and she’s here to share her expertise with you as one of MOXY’s newest contributor.

Demi Knight Clark

The founder of Spark Building Group and She Built This City, Demi Knight Clark has 25 years of experience disrupting the construction industry. From throwing a hammer to founding a nonprofit to TedX’ing, this MOXY contributor is committed to helping other women become tradepreneurs in tradetech.

 
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