Sally Kohn: My early career was pretty wild. I went from my first job, which was basically this entry level sales job at Microsoft working on Microsoft at center to SVP of marketing at SurveyMonkey,. leading a global team. And when I reflect back on what worked across my early career, it really kind of comes down in a nutshell to this career concept of explore and exploit. It feels like there should be a curiosity loop. AI bought with your values that you email. What should I do with this decision? And then it's like, oh, you think simplicity is great. You should not do this. The next big idea. Somebody built that. Okay. So
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Ada Chen Rekhi is an executive coach and co-founder of Notejoy. She helps founders scale themselves alongside their teams. She has over a decade of experience leading teams through periods of rapid transition, from the chaos of founding early-stage startups to leadership roles in growing SurveyMonkey and LinkedIn. In today’s podcast, we discuss:
• How utilizing a “curiosity loop” can aid you in decision-making
• A values exercise that can help determine if your life choices align with your personal values
• Ada’s “explore and exploit” framework for making the most of your job opportunities
• The advantages of seeking an executive coach and useful tips on finding one
• Tips for women navigating working in Silicon Valley
• Why it’s so important to provide constructive feedback