Wish I Knew . . .
A podcast where I speak with people about their career path. Focusing on their decisions, success, advice, key traits, career moves, mentoring and listening to interesting stories. This podcast is an interesting perspective on how careers can take a linear path to success, but all often career paths take a zig-zag path. Fun Stuff to learn about. Enjoy!
Wish I Knew . . .
#42 Lois Jeffers - Lawyer to DEI / Having Courage / Blind Spots / GOT ahead of the curve
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Gary Nowak
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Season 1
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Episode 42
Career Overview
- Becoming a lawyer from Fordham
- Working as a lawyer for 8 years
- Transitioning to an assistant director of career advising
- Finding her calling with Diversity, equity and inclusion career path
- Work today at a multinational technology company in the Bay area
Highlights
- Growing up in the virgin islands working for the national guards
- Matlock guided her career choice
- Perspective on the timing of law school
- Having courage and maturity
- Observing others to influence her future
- Using an Executive coach and family support for a career Pivot
- Pay attention to these micro moments of life, this could be a signal
- Feeling the burden when relying on advice great advice
- Toughest part of Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Get comfortable with being uncomfortable
- Your Blind spots
- Time allows mistakes to show themselves as proud moments / successes
- Proud moment that we all might be able to relate to
- Being ahead of the curve on Game of Thrones
Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!