Lenny Kravitz: What advice do you have for young women just starting out in their career, hoping to kind of find a similar path? This is a really delicate subject. You want to have respect for the inherent challenges of being sort of a non-stereotypically great fit for leadership roles or certain career success roles in Silicon Valley. And also try to push for some of the agency of the things that you can do. Lenny: Imagine there's many young women listening to this podcast and many may dream of a career like yours,. all the things you've shared.
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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