Rising Above the Critics and Embracing your differences: Boldest Lessons from STEMM Career Changers, entrepreneurs and change makers in 2024
MULTIPLE HATS: STEM Careers | Reinvention | Entrepreneurship |Thought LeadershipShow Notes
🎙️ 2024 Wrap-Up: Dream, Surround Yourself Right, Embrace Your Patchwork, and Take the Leap Real-life examples and mindset shifts to help STEMM professionals take bold, imperfect action
🔍 What You’ll Learn: How to identify and act on the projects that resonate with your passion The importance of surrounding yourself with supportive individuals Strategies to embrace your unique combination of experiences—your "patchwork" Ways to overcome self-doubt and external criticism The value of taking risks, regardless of age or stage in your career
🧠 About the Host: Angelique Greco is the host of Multiple Hats and founder of Thought Leadership Democratised, a coaching program that helps life science professionals position themselves as thought leaders and create career paths that align with their values and ambitions. With a background in drug development, real-world evidence, and science strategy, Angelique combines her expertise in storytelling, teaching, and critical inquiry to spotlight those reinventing what it means to succeed in STEMM.
📌 Episode Highlights: 01:02 The Importance of Community 01:50 Facing Detractors and Naysayers 02:58 Finding Support in Startup Communities 06:06 Real-Life Examples of Overcoming Detractors 13:37 Embracing Your Unique Path 17:17 The Value of Taking Risks 21:58 Age is Just a Number 25:38 Conclusion and Call to Action
🔗 Resources Mentioned: Take the Survey for a Chance to Win "How I Built This" by Guy Raz Angelique Greco's Website Angelique Greco on LinkedIn
🤔 Reflection Time: What project made your heart sing this year? Who are the people around you? Do they support or detract from your goals? What unique experiences make up your professional "patchwork"? What's one action you can take this month to move closer to your goals?
Want to craft a career story that opens doors? I help STEMM professionals speak with clarity, confidence, and purpose and show up as thought leaders —so the right opportunities find you. 📬 Let’s connect: angeliquegreco.com.au | LinkedIn
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