Thriving Through Interruptions with Jessica Snow

Jessica Snow, a strategy and operations executive, shares her unique career path and her latest venture, Be Uninterrupted, which supports professional women navigating life interruptions. She emphasizes the importance of a portfolio career and taking control of one's own destiny. Jessica discusses the challenges and opportunities of navigating different industries and roles, and offers advice for women looking to make career changes. She also highlights the need for women to acknowledge and navigate interruptions, such as maternity leave, job promotions, and board positions. Trusting oneself and embracing uniqueness are key takeaways from the conversation. The main themes discussed include the challenges of interruptions, particularly in the context of maternity leave, and the importance of support and understanding from leaders and organizations. The conversation also touches on the need for individuals to diversify their skills and identities to navigate career interruptions.

Takeaways

• Embrace a portfolio career and take control of your own destiny.
• Trust yourself and your instincts, and embrace your uniqueness as your superpower.
• Create a support system and community to navigate life interruptions and share success guides. Interruptions, such as maternity leave, can have a significant impact on individuals' careers and require support and understanding from leaders and organizations.
• Leaders have the power to change the trajectory of individuals' careers by providing support and ensuring interruptions do not hinder their progress.
• Individuals can navigate career interruptions by diversifying their skills and identities, allowing for more flexibility and resilience.

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