Gateless | Business & Self Growth Podcast

Burn Out, Life Changing Sabbatical and Betting on Yourself to Earn and Learn in Tech with Kara Kayrouz

Nov 2, 2023

Kara Kayrouz, an executive at a tech startup and Gateless co-founder, shares insights about her career journey, overcoming burnout, and the value of learning from every experience. Topics include finding mentors, negotiating promotions/raises, deciding when to leave a company, finding confidence in your career, trusting your gut, and empowering birth experiences.

31:52

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Kara Kayrouz

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Quick takeaways

Embrace opportunities even if you don't fully understand them to excel in your career.

Trust your abilities and take calculated risks to pursue fulfilling roles that align with your goals.

Deep dives

Finding the Perfect Job Out of College

After graduating college, the speaker felt the pressure to find the perfect job. She landed a job as an analyst at Morgan Stanley but quickly realized the work was unfulfilling. Feeling sad and demoralized, she tapped into her connections and found a new opportunity at a tech startup in DC. Although she didn't fully understand the role at first, she embraced the opportunity and quickly excelled, eventually getting promoted to an account executive.

Introduction

2min

Career Progression and Finding Mentors

11min

Deciding when to leave a company and negotiating a promotion or raise

3min

Finding Confidence and Value in Your Career

10min

Trusting Your Gut and Betting on Yourself

4min

A Proud and Empowering Experience

2min

In this episode of the Gateless Podcast, we sit down with our co-host Kara, an executive at a tech startup, and Gateless co-founder. Kara shares candid insights about her career journey, as she navigated through various roles, negotiated promotions, faced burnout, and overcame to find her path. She talks about the importance of self-belief, setting boundaries, betting on one's self, and the value of learning from every experience. The episode also discusses the mission of Gateless - a community focused on empowering women, sharing inspirational stories, and being a beacon of support for women all over the world. Tune in to listen to Kara's story and get inspired. You'll hear personal experiences and concrete advice to navigate your own professional journeys.

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