Catherine Fisher, Vice President of Global Consumer Communications at LinkedIn, shares her insights on proactive career growth. She emphasizes that true career success involves adaptability, networking, and taking control before challenges arise. Fisher discusses the importance of self-reflection, personal branding, and job crafting to align your work with your strengths. With practical strategies for navigating non-linear career paths and the power of self-advocacy, listeners will learn how to cultivate their careers actively, rather than reactively.
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Reflect Before You Leap
Reflect on your feelings and identify their causes before making career changes.
Consider if it's your manager, boredom, or something else before switching companies.
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Tend Your Network and Skills
Continuously tend to your network, just like a garden, to keep it thriving.
Stay prepared by continuously learning and adapting to the changing job market.
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Embrace a Growth Mindset
Adopt a growth mindset, embracing twists and turns in your career path.
Engage in bite-sized learning, dedicating even 10 minutes daily to acquiring new skills.
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Stay prepared, build your network, and take control of your career.
Most of us know that career growth is important—but according to Catherine Fisher, we're thinking about it all wrong. It’s not just about landing a job or climbing the ladder; it’s about staying adaptable, building strong connections, and being proactive about opportunities before you need them. As LinkedIn’s Vice President of Global Consumer Communications, Fisher has spent years helping professionals navigate an evolving job market. She says the biggest mistake people make is waiting until they’re unhappy or unemployed to think about their next move. “Your network is like a garden,” she explains. “You have to tend to it constantly if you want it to thrive.” In this episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Fisher joins Matt Abrahams to share practical, actionable strategies for staying ahead. From recognizing when it’s time for a change to job crafting and personal branding, they explore how small but intentional moves can shape a career that aligns with your strengths and ambitions. Whether you're feeling stuck or simply want to future-proof your career, this conversation will give you the tools to stay in control and ready for what’s next.
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