{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65df3bfd5422320015fbd8a1/665246aec8b8cc0012ba951a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Striving for Balance: Managing Career Growth without Sidelining Personal Aspirations","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65df3bfd5422320015fbd8a1/1716667977453-bdb9c7616b2d0741722223404cab8640.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong><em>Striving for Balance: Managing Career Growth without Sidelining Personal Aspirations.</em></strong></p><p>In this episode of Leaders in Tech, Emily Parker speaks with Michelle Garnham, a seasoned Customer Success expert and founder of Ellacott Consulting with 18 years of experience at companies like HP and Oracle. Michelle shares her encounters with a lack of female leadership role models, her journey in tech, and the pressures she faced from societal expectations. The discussion covers the impact of her education, navigating male-dominated environments, embracing female qualities at work, and vital insights on work-life balance and burnout prevention. Michelle also highlights the importance of mentoring and the benefits of prioritising personal values over traditional career paths.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Resources</u></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://trainingindustry.com/articles/leadership/mastering-intentional-leadership-tips-and-strategies-for-success/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mastering Intentional Leadership: Tips and Strategies for Success</a></p><p><a href=\" https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-organization-blog/how-effective-goal-setting-motivates-employees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How Effective Goal-Setting Motivates Employees - McKinsey</a></p><p><a href=\"https://academic.oup.com/jpart/article/26/2/211/2886461\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Goal Clarity and Employee Motivation</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Michelle Garnham</p><p>00:39 Navigating Male-Dominated Environments</p><p>01:12 Inspirational Female Leaders</p><p>03:33 Impact of Education on Career</p><p>07:39 Challenges and Reflections</p><p>09:15 Embracing Female Leadership Qualities</p><p>15:21 Career Shifts and Burnout</p><p>18:01 Balancing Work and Personal Life</p><p>27:15 The Importance of Mentorship and Sponsorship</p><p>32:16 Final Thoughts and Advice</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with us on LinkedIn:</strong></p><p>Guest: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-garnham-91336a4/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Michelle Garnham</strong></a></p><p>Host: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-jane-parker/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Emily Parker</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow <strong>LeadHERs in Tech</strong> on Social Media:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/leadhersintech/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@leadhersintech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@LeadHERsinTech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></li><li><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/leadhersintech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Linktree</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Emily Parker"}