Get Hired with Andrew Seaman The Career Growth Toolkit: Make Bold Moves to Unlock Success
May 21, 2025
Join Jenny Wood, a New York Times bestselling author and former Google executive, as she shares her insights on mastering career growth. She emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort and overcoming self-doubt during job transitions. With her unique 'Truths and Tales' exercise, Jenny provides practical strategies for self-promotion in interviews, highlighting how to effectively communicate your achievements. Learn how to build credibility, navigate risks, and showcase your value to potential employers for ultimate career success.
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Jenny's Google Mentorship Success
- Jenny Wood started the Own Your Career program at Google with an expectation of 35 attendees but nearly 2000 people joined its first session.
- The program grew to be one of Google's largest career development initiatives in its history.
Driving Home Changed Her Life
- Jenny decided to leave Google after feeling overwhelmed and fearful about health and family safety while driving her son home one night.
- Despite her initial terror, she embraced the change and reported success on the other side.
Separate Fear Tales from Truths
- Distinguish between fears (tales) and realities (truths) to clarify decisions when facing big changes.
- Reframing fears as tales can empower or neutralize them, aiding courageous moves in career transitions.
