Ambassador Joan H Underwood is a woman of many facets and career reinventions from private sector to public sector to entrepreneurship.  Our conversation covered a lot; - How the emotional toll of her job, motivated her first career pivot.  - Recognizing that your skills are transferable  - Not allowing age to be an inhibitor in your career choices - or she puts it there is no best due by date - The importance of self-advocacy and making sure your next move is something you feel passionate about and gives you purpose - Overcoming the fear of career change and impostor syndrome And she had some great advice for women considering their own career transition.  _________________________________ To connect with Joan Website: https://www.utdsinc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joan.h.underwood/ Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/underwoodtalentdevelopment/ ----------------------------------------------------------- To download free guide: 10 Mindset Traps That Sabotage Mid-Career Transition (and how to avoid them) https://bit.ly/3khHPVG ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps frustrated, mid-career, professional women of colour re-align their careers while staying true to their values and personal and professional priorities.  #thiswomancan #careertransition

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Be willing to walk away if it doesn‘t feel right - Joan Underwood

The 2021 McKinsey and Lean In Women in the Workplace report makes interesting reading but in my opinion they made a glaring omission - find out what it was!  ----------------------------------------------------------- To download my free guide: 10 Mindset Traps That Sabotage Mid-Career Transition (and how to avoid them) https://bit.ly/3khHPVG ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps frustrated, mid-career, professional women of colour re-align their careers while staying true to their values and personal and professional priorities. 

Who are the most overlooked women at work?

Gennike Mayers is a Language Acrobat. It’s been her life’s passion and privilege to apply foreign languages in everyday life. Gennike helps individuals confronted with language barriers to cross over from the quicksand of confusion to the promise land of clarity and comprehension. She is the bridge that helps people connect and collaborate! We cover; - How her talent for languages morphed from a side-hustle into a full blown business.   - Travelling across continents during a pandemic and how that physical journey gave her the time to figure out her "What next"  - The importance of pursuing  a career aligned to her values.   _________________________________ To connect with Gennike Website: www.interpretingyourneeds.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gennikemayers/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gennike-mayers/ ----------------------------------------------------------- To download free guide: 10 Mindset Traps That Sabotage Mid-Career Transition (and how to avoid them) https://bit.ly/3khHPVG ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan #careertransition

Do what you love and love what you do - Gennike Mayers

We all know of the dramatic impact technology has had upon the workplace and how it changed so many aspects of work.  This has been made even more acute with our reliance on technology throughout the pandemic. So, it’s hard not to imagine that other aspects of how we work will change tremendously in the coming decades.  So how can you stay relevant in a world that is changing by the hour? How do you prepare for the future workplace? How do you figure out what skills you need and where to focus your efforts? ----------------------------------------------------------- To download my free guide: 10 Mindset Traps That Sabotage Mid-Career Transition (and how to avoid them) https://bit.ly/3khHPVG ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan #careertransition

Stay relevant at work

Adanna Austin is a Business Coach and Marketing Consultant from the twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. She runs her own business called Marketing Dynamics Business Solutions and manages an enthusiastic facebook group of over 4000 entrepreneurs called Dynamic Business Strategist. We cover; - What prompted her move from corporate to entrepreneurship - How she shifted her mindset to depend on herself - The importance of creating boundaries by getting comfortable saying no.   _________________________________ To connect with Adanna Website: www.mkgdynamics.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MDBusinessSolutions/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DynamicBusinessStrategist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_adanna_austin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdbusinesssolutions/ Blog: https://dynamicbusinessgrowth.org/blogs/ Podcast: https://www.mkgdynamics.com/podcast/ ----------------------------------------------------------- To download free guide: 10 Mindset Traps That Sabotage Mid-Career Transition (and how to avoid them) https://bit.ly/3khHPVG ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan #careertransition

Learn to say no faster - Adanna Austin

Did you know that the career path you chose years ago doesn’t have to dictate how your life looks right now?  Find out how you can change your mindset and stop putting so much pressure on yourself to stick at a career you may have grown out of and start thinking about what’s right for you right now. ----------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about YOUR NEXT CAREER CHAPTER -https://janicesutherland.com/your-next-career-chapter ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can #thiswomancan #careertransition #midlife

Why Your Career Doesn‘t Have To Be A Life Sentence

Changing career can be especially arduous and fear filled when we reach an age we believe we should have it all figured out. My message - if you feel it's time to change careers recognize that it's never too late, we just have to make sure we doing it for the right reasons and lessen the perceived risk and fear.  ----------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about YOUR NEXT CAREER CHAPTER -https://janicesutherland.com/your-next-career-chapter-1   ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan  

ENCORE: It's never too late to change

Is the self questioning of your abilities holding you back from doing the things you want to achieve in life? I see too many women stuck in impostor syndrome and questioning their abilities. Hear why you need to stop short changing your life and career. ----------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about YOUR NEXT CAREER CHAPTER -https://janicesutherland.com/your-next-career-chapter-1   ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan

ENCORE: Are you short changing yourself

Taking some time on my vacation to reflect, refocus and regroup. With the understanding that I'm always a work in progress and realigning yours goals doesn't mean that you've failed - it means that you've been smart enough to acknowledge what's not working and take action to ensure you achieve your goals. ----------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about YOUR NEXT CAREER CHAPTER -https://janicesutherland.com/your-next-career-chapter-1   ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan  

ENCORE: Changing focus doesn’t mean you’ve failed

Do you sometimes struggle trying to define your purpose? Finding your life is misaligned with your values. This week we look at how you can identify your magic and figure out what you stand for so you can move forwards and commit to a happier and more fulfilled life both personally and professionally. ----------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about YOUR NEXT CAREER CHAPTER -https://janicesutherland.com/your-next-career-chapter-1   ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan

ENCORE: Figuring out what you want

Derval Barzey is an Environmental Management Professional with experience spanning the industrial and regulatory side of the Trinidad and Tobago energy sector. Her expertise includes Risk Management, Environmental Impact Assessments, Stakeholder Engagement and Sustainable Energy Policy and Project development. Derval holds an MBA in Sustainable Energy Management, and a BSc in Environmental and Natural Resources Management, and Agribusiness from the University of the West Indies (UWI). She is also trained in Energy Efficiency Management, Solar Electric Design and Installation and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards for sustainability reporting. Derval is the founder of The Climate Conscious, a consultancy service which seeks to connect individuals and organizations to sustainability solution. She hosts and produces The Climate Conscious Podcast promoting climate action and sustainable development from a Caribbean perspective. She is a member of the Clinton Foundation’s Women in Renewable Energy Network, and a Climate Reality Leader. Her interests include yoga, travel and permaculture. _________________________________ To connect with Derval Email: derval.barzey@gmail.com  LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dervalbarzey/ Mobile – +1-868-791-5669 Website - https://theclimateconscious.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about YOUR NEXT CAREER CHAPTER -https://janicesutherland.com/your-next-career-chapter-1   ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan  

Ep 146: Derval Barzey - Excellence is an attainable goal

You’re thinking about a new career. But how do you know if you really need a change? Are these feelings just normal ups and downs, or are they warning flags you need to pay attention to?  Check out my guide to the most important clues that maybe it's time to try something new. _____________________________________________________________ If your returning to work, pivoting careers or launching new a venture, check out YOUR NEXT CAREER CHAPTER: https://youtu.be/pc_N11Zxr3s Visit: https://janicesutherland.com/your-next-career-chapter-1 for more details. ----------------------------------------------------------- FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan

Ep 145: How to know when you're ready for a career change?

Ambassador Refica Attwood is the founder, first board president and the Executive Director for Wallings Nature Reserve Inc the first Community Managed National Park in the twin island state of Antigua and Barbuda.  She is also the National Coordinator and Civil society liaison on a Climate readiness project in seven Caribbean islands.  _________________________________ To connect with Refica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/refica-attwood-58b1a0125/ ----------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about YOUR NEXT CAREER CHAPTER -https://janicesutherland.com/your-next-career-chapter-1   ____________________________________ FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan

Ep 144: Refica Attwood - Be The Change You Want To See

What happens if you don’t want to lead anymore? This period has been tough for leaders and if you've found yourself considering whether it's still the career for you, then you're not alone.  It’s really OK if you don’t want to lead anymore, it doesn’t mean you are not ambitious. It just means you want something else, something different. _____________________________________________________________ If your returning to work, pivoting careers or launching new a venture, check out YOUR NEXT CAREER CHAPTER: https://youtu.be/pc_N11Zxr3s Visit: https://janicesutherland.com/your-next-career-chapter-1 for more details. ----------------------------------------------------------- FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan  

Ep 143: Making The Transition Out Of Leadership

Dr Valma Jessamy is a native of the Island of Grenada where she lives and work as the Resident Scientist of the award-winning Grenville Vale Tropical Botanic Garden which she owns and has been developing since 2008. She is also the executive director and founder of JECO Caribbean Inc the first environmental management and development consulting firm in the Eastern Caribbean. We discuss; - How she stopped asking for permission when it pertained to her career - Her "confidence box" (listen to find out more) and  - How she tapped into her resilience when faced with losing everything.  _________________________________ To connect with Valma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valma-jessamy-phd-earth-doctor-27855613/ ----------------------------------------------------------- FIND ME ON: Official Website | https://www.janicesutherland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamjanicesutherland LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjanicesutherland Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/This_Woman_Can Janice Sutherland helps ambitious women to take action in their careers, become impactful leaders and create more wins in their business and life. #thiswomancan

Ep 142: Dr. Valma Jessamy - Stop Asking For Permission

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