Striving for Balance: Managing Career Growth without Sidelining Personal Aspirations.

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.

Resources

Mastering Intentional Leadership: Tips and Strategies for Success

How Effective Goal-Setting Motivates Employees - McKinsey

Goal Clarity and Employee Motivation

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Michelle Garnham

00:39 Navigating Male-Dominated Environments

01:12 Inspirational Female Leaders

03:33 Impact of Education on Career

07:39 Challenges and Reflections

09:15 Embracing Female Leadership Qualities

15:21 Career Shifts and Burnout

18:01 Balancing Work and Personal Life

27:15 The Importance of Mentorship and Sponsorship

32:16 Final Thoughts and Advice

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Guest: Michelle Garnham

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