He’s had a long, successful career as an attorney, in spite of the challenges he’s faced as a neurodivergent leader. Now he wants to parlay his legal experience and interest in advocacy into a different career in diversity, equity, and inclusion, but he’s having a hard time landing the role he wants. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through how to move forward with his career plans even when it feels like the odds are stacked against him.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
10:24 - Figuring Out Your Narrative
16:36 - Focus on What You Can Control
23:41 - Focus on What You Have, Not What You Lack
35:28 - Positioning Your Skills as Transferable
38:05 - Is the Role/Organization a Good Fit for You?
45:26 - Outro
Further reading:
• 4 Steps to Making a Successful Career Change: hbr.org/2022/06/4-steps-to-ma...
• Neurodiversity: The Benefits of Recruiting Employees with Cognitive Disabilities: hbswk.hbs.edu/item/neurodiver...
• The Right Way to Make a Big Career Transition: hbr.org/2021/07/the-right-way...
• Job Seeking When You’re Over 50: hbr.org/2010/11/job-seeking-w...
• Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage: hbr.org/2017/05/neurodiversit...
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Series Description:
We all want to get to the next level of our career, but so many of us get stuck. Longtime leadership coach Muriel Wilkins takes you inside real-life leadership coaching sessions with high performers working to overcome professional challenges and grow as leaders. Listen in on real conversations and leave with new insights and practical guidance for your own career.
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