MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, Careers Teneshia Jackson Warner - Finding Purpose, Being Stretched, Deep Interview Insight & Taking Control of Your Dreams
Nov 18, 2025
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Leaving Corporate To Follow Purpose
- Teneshia left IBM after five years when she realized she chose salary over purpose and vowed to design a purpose-led career.
- She founded EGAMI Group and has pursued entrepreneurship for 14 years to align work with passion.
Use GWC To Assess Job Fit
- Use the GWC framework: Get it (skills), Want it (passion), Capacity (bandwidth) when evaluating roles.
- Ensure the seat fits you, not just the company, to avoid mismatch and burnout.
Show Values, Research, And Thoughtful Follow-Up
- Demonstrate core value alignment, deep company research, and send a thoughtful follow-up within 24–48 hours.
- Customize your thank-you note with specifics from the interview to stand out.