#047 : Comfort in being a novice: Holding your space and being undeniable at what you do
This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Jenn Cordz. Jenn is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Avnir.
Jenn is leading the digital transformation of two decades of professional services methodology into a Generative AI-enabled platform to digitize strategic relationship identification, nurturing, development, and capitalization. She currently serves on two non-profit Boards, lending her expertise to various environmental and sustainability initiatives. Jenn is also a member of the United States Women's Fly Fishing team.
What you’ll hear about:
Finding what your passionate about
Sticking up for your core values
Continually re-evaluating whether your core values align with who you are today
Asking questions with the intent of learning
Being confident in being a beginner and not looking bad
The exponential learning curve working in a start-up company
The importance of holding your space
Rely on your skills & be undeniable at what you do
You don’t have to be the smartest in the room, but you need to contribute in a valuable way
Find your allies
Leadership is not an inherent trait
Paying attention to the fundamentals when it comes to leadership
Continual feedback loops & maintaining your curiosity
Pay attention to the things not being said or opportunities not being offered
Asking good questions if you want good answers
Invest in others and yourself
The importance of continual learning
Weekly Challenge : Create a time in your calendar (10-30 mins) to improve your own self-growth
Power of Music : Perfect by P!NK
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