BEYOND BARRIERS

What if your dreams are way bigger than your reality? Who would you ask for help? How would you find the courage and confidence to take action? Anu Bhardwaj, serial entrepreneur and investor, shares her journey of struggling financially, being nobody and knowing no one, to building a global movement championing economic empowerment for women worldwide. Anu is the founder of Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL, the world’s largest digital media platform focused on Women & Investing with over 1,000,000+ followers across 120 countries. She is also founder of the State of Women Radio Network that shares stories of role models, thought leaders and changemakers with a mission to make an impact on the state of women everywhere. In this episode, Anu takes us through her journey and how she discovered her why and defined her path. She is candid about the obstacles she faced, why she is unapologetically authentic, and how her tenacity and optimism have helped her overcome barriers. She lives her life outside the box and in pursuit of a really big mission. She shares why it’s so important for women to have equal opportunity and access to education, and positions of power and influence. Highlights: [02:22] Anu’s background [04:31] Story of Women Investing in Women Digital [06:11] Women Investing in Women Digital Mission [09:56] Focus on “can do” versus “can’t do” [13:32] Creating impact in the world [14:56] Understanding gender equality and parity around the globe [18:10] Millennials and Gen Z – what business leaders need to know [20:54] Making it all happen [29:51] Gaining access and earning trust [34:24] Building relationships [39:52] The future for women of color [43:58] Embracing success in the digital age [45:05] What is your Why Quotes: “If you're going to get something done, you need confidence.” – Anu Bhardwaj “I think it's very important for you to have role models and leaders within your organization that really speak to millennials and Gen Z.” - Anu Bhardwaj “It's not what don't I have, it's what do I have that you have to really focus on and, and just run with it.” – Anu Bhardwaj “There's this common sisterhood where we can support one another and invest in one another.” – Anu Bhardwaj “Focus on your strengths, what is it that you have that no one else has. Because ultimately, that's your differentiator.” – Anu Bhardwaj “My Why is ultimately paving the way for girls who did not have the opportunity and I think it's our duty and our obligation to help.” – Anu Bhardwaj About Anu Bhardwaj: Anu is the founder of SHEQ+, Krypto 4 Kids, Qrpto Queens, & Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL, the world’s largest digital media platform focused on Women & Investing. Launching in December2014, WIIW Digital includes over 1,000,000+ followers across 120 countries; the “Women INVESTING in Women and Girls” Radio show on Voice America Kids now featured on the State of Women Radio Network, and the WIIW Global Summit & Women in Private Equity Roundtable Series, which took place in New York City, Stockholm, Johannesburg, San Diego, Scottsdale, Muscat, Singapore, Phoenix, Vienna, & Ankara. Prior to founding WIIW DIGITAL, Bhardwaj spearheaded the 2010-2013 U.S. Department of Commerce Private Equity/Venture Capital Certified Trade Missions to the Nordics and Middle East, representing over $175 billion USD private-equity and venture-capital interests in collaboration with the International Trade Administration, the U.S. Embassies in Sweden, Denmark. Links: Website: http://www.thestateofwomen.com/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/anu-bhardwaj-1726b41b Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenInvesting/ Twitter: @womeninvesting

Do you find yourself stuck in a situation that is no longer right for you but you’re afraid to make changes? Audrey Bellis, founder of Worthy Women, shares with us why it’s important to focus on what’s good for you, how to step up from a place of service, and why you can’t raise your net worth until you raise your self-worth. In this episode, Audrey shares her personal journey of shedding other people’s expectations and following her own path. She provides practical tips on how to overcome fears, embrace your authentic self, and become a worthy woman. Highlights: [02:01] Broken to worthy woman [02:45] Story of Worth Women [09:13] Sales is a numbers game [12:56] Getting past rejection [19:05] Overcoming your fears [20:08] Focus on what matters [24:48] Lean on your community [27:13] Authenticity fuels success Quotes: “People struggle to switch lanes because they are so invested in how it needs to be.” – Audrey Bellis “Everything you do comes from a place of self-worth. And if you do not feel worthy of asking for the multimillion-dollar sale, you're not going to get it.” – Audrey Bellis “As a leader, if you don't feel empowered in who you are and have clarity in what you stand for, you won’t be able to lead others. Leadership is a top-down experience.” – Audrey Bellis “Everything is a numbers game. Integrity is the key.” – Audrey Bellis “You need to do what's right for you but also give yourself permission that it isn't set in stone and it can change. And that’s okay.” – Audrey Bellis “Nobody owes you anything. You create your own opportunities.” – Audrey Bellis “The key to accelerating in a digital world is to stop trying to be like everybody else. Show up as you.” – Audrey Bellis “The way that we accelerate is being clear and honest with ourselves. It’s our willingness to be vulnerable and have boundaries.” – Audrey Bellis “You can’t raise your net worth until you raise your self-worth.” – Audrey Bellis About Audrey Bellis: As the Founder of StartUp DTLA, Audrey gets to help bring tech and creative companies into Downtown LA during what has been called the ‘downtown renaissance.’ Connecting these companies with office space, resources, and funding has been one of her greatest joys while having the opportunity to help build a city. While Audrey loves serving the tech community, the #WorthyWomen tribe holds a special place in her heart. Through this platform, she has had the opportunity to not only serve the public, but also been able to work with enterprise leaders and top female executives. Worthy Women is the story of how she found her deepest self-worth and helped women find theirs. You can find Audrey urban exploring across Los Angeles, often with a book under her arm. She is a lover of a well-aged single malt, strong coffee, and her dog Tapatio.  Links: Website: http://www.audreybellis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audreybellis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audreyrbellis Twitter: https://twitter.com/audreybellis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCely90sEUuYthFrawhBLn0A Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/audreybellis/

Have you ever been derailed because of something you didn't anticipate?  Artificial intelligence has grown 30,000 times since 2012 and its capacity is doubling every 105 days. Automation is changing the nature of business and creating new opportunities and challenges in the workplace. While we can’t predict the future, we must be prepared for it. As disruption accelerates and the workplace evolves, your ability to learn quickly becomes your core skill. If you anticipate challenges, learn new skills, and pivot faster, you will eventually overcome every obstacle and get ahead of disruption. Conviction empowers you to achieve your goals, no matter what happens because you have the skillset, mindset and toolset to get ahead of change. Learn how to anticipate change and prepare yourself with powerful habits and hacks. Highlights: [00:16] Growth of artificial intelligence [00:26] How do you prepare for rapid change [03:20] Favorite hack #1 to anticipate change [07:18] Correlation of disruption and innovation [08:50] Favorite hack #2 to anticipate change [09:38] Just-in-time learning [10:59] Homework for the week Quotes: “We’re living in a time of so much change and such rapid change, that it's not enough to just be fit. You also have to be fast.” – Nikki Barua “The faster you let go of previous beliefs and open yourself up with curiosity and humility, and be willing to learn, that's what's going to help you adapt faster.” – Nikki Barua “You miss out on opportunities when you’re worried about what could go wrong.” – Nikki Barua “Technology is creating the solutions for the things that people feel technology is disrupting.” – Monica Marquez “You have to know where the demand is and align your skills and your competencies to where that demand is. Then you can be the one that is benefiting from these opportunities as opposed to being displaced.” – Nikki Barua “There are opportunities for everyone to combine the power of technology with the beauty of the human mind.” – Nikki Barua About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. Contact Nikki and Monica: Email: hello@beyondbarriers.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/

Can you imagine a world where your voice is not heard, and products and services are not designed for you? Alfia Ilicheva, Co-founder of WIN, shares why gender inclusion matters even more in the digital age, and how WIN is creating impact globally. WIN is a non-profit organization on a mission to close the gender gap in innovation. Alfia also shares her personal journey of transformation from an immigrant with no fluency in English to becoming an influential leader of a global movement, while holding a fulltime corporate job, and being a mom to three children. Alfia discloses exactly how she integrates work, life and community service, and how you too can manage competing priorities, achieve your goals and live your best life. Visit www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find shownotes and links to all the resources referenced in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Alfia. Highlights: [00:41] About Alfia Ilicheva [04:32] Alfia on life changing immigration story [07:22] Alfia on innovation [08:35] Alfia on her superpower [10:34] Alfia on duality of intuition and data driven analysis [13:00] Alfia on proudest accomplishment [16:17] Alfia on fear and commitment [18:32] Alfia on founding WIN [23:59] Alfia on womens’ impact on innovation [30:45] Alfia on leadership [35:24] Alfia on approach to hiring [38:05] Advice on one key skill to develop [40:38] Advice on relationship building [46:51] Alfia’s habit or hack [53:27] Advice on juggling career and being a mom Quotes: “I think if you really want to build change in the world, if you want to bring people along and create something beautiful, then your heart has to be there” – Alfia Ilicheva “When you believe that you're not fully formed, that you can always become better, then with that mindset the sky's the limit.” – Alfia Ilicheva “The beautiful side of the American dream is the core belief that we can shape our own dreams.” – Alfia Ilicheva “Seeing both the beauty and the imperfections helps me grow.” – Alfia Ilicheva  “Part of a superpower is actually realizing that you have one.” – Alfia Ilicheva “Instead of saying don't be afraid, don't feel anxiety it’s using those things to create momentum.” – Alfia Ilicheva “We must create an equitable future where women are making decisions on how we innovate the world.” – Alfia Ilicheva “Leadership, it's not about telling people what my vision is, and then making them do it. But it' about bringing them along and co-creating with them at the same time.” – Alfia Ilicheva “A specific skill that is really important for women is collaboration skills.” – Alfia Ilicheva “Oftentimes, in disagreements and debates, are sparks that could change the way you might approach something.” – Alfia Ilicheva “Being a super woman does not mean that you are invincible and can do it all. It's actually recognizing what you can't do and not saying no, but saying yes to yourself, and finding that balance.” – Alfia Ilicheva About Alfia Ilicheva: Alfia is the Co-Founder of WIN: Women in Innovation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with an international mandate and a mission to close the gender gap in innovation. Under her leadership, WIN transformed from a local New York-based initiative into an industry-leading and globally-recognized organization. Ilicheva was the architect behind the original governance structure, operating model and the strategic roadmap and global growth plan. She now serves on the Board of Directors. Ilicheva was previously Managing Director at R/GA Ventures, an award-winning venture investment division of R/GA, where she led the strategy practice and connected corporate businesses and private-equity backed portfolio companies with startups and emerging technology resources. Prior to her role at R/GA Ventures, Ilicheva was Group Director at R/GA’s Business Transformation team, where she advised C-suite executives of Fortune 500 businesses on strategic growth opportunities, with a specific focus on catalyzing new revenue streams, launching sustainable products and services, and building internal innovation capabilities. Prior to R/GA, Ilicheva was an Engagement Manager at Fahrenheit 212, an innovation and design consultancy, where she led high-impact innovation engagements for Anheuser-Busch, Charles Schwab, Citigroup, Discover, Nestle, Pfizer, and Uber. Prior to Fahrenheit 212, Ilicheva was the President of Five Boroughs Foundation of Photography, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on providing photography mentorship programming in underserved schools. She was previously an analyst at the Royal Bank of Scotland, where she implemented capital issuances across technology, retail, natural resources, and CPG industries. Ilicheva is an Ariane de Rothschild Fellow, a Presidential Leadership Scholar and a Founding Member of Columbia Business School’s Women’s Circle. Additionally, Ilicheva serves as a member of Columbia Business School’s Hermes Society Leadership Council. Ilicheva is a frequent speaker and moderator at innovation industry conferences (Fast Company Innovation Festival, SxSW, 500 Startups Unity + Inclusion Summit, Grace Hopper) and academic institutions (Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, and MBA Innovation Summit). Ilicheva graduated from Georgetown University with honors in international business diplomacy and received an MBA from Columbia Business School. She was the first undergraduate editor-in-chief of the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, a university-wide publication. Ilicheva resides in Weston, CT with her husband and their three children. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfia-ilicheva-3b01275/ Instagram: @womenininnovation Website: https://womenininnovation.co/

Are you looking for a new challenge and digging through the abyss of job postings and company profiles that you don’t quite understand? Why not consider looking internally within your own organization and build upon the foundation you already have? Mia Phillips shares with us her 30-year career journey from a summer job at a car wash to becoming a senior executive leader for the world’s largest automaker, Toyota. Mia is candid about her own experiences and how she learned to take risks, overcome limiting beliefs, fail fast, and keep adapting. Visit www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find shownotes and links to all the resources referenced in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Mia. Highlights: [00:58] About Mia Phillips [07:35] Mia on being adaptable [09:37] Mia on taking risks [18:00] Mia on limiting beliefs [27:12] Mia on convictions and beliefs [32:26] Mia on showing up confident at work [37:12] Mia on failing fast [46:26] Mia on success habits [48:55] Mia on balancing personal and professional demands [55:13] Mia on her role model [66:45] Mia on preparing for the future Quotes: “Be adaptable. Don’t take things at face value. Look at the possibilities beyond what is presented.” – Mia Phillips “What I did to overcome my fears is rely on the things that got me there.” – Mia Phillips “I had to step back at look at my breadth of experience as someone outside the company would in order to see the value that I bring to the table.” – Mia Phillips “There is a fine line between confidence and cockiness.” – Mia Phillips “Your confidence can stem from things you’re already doing and leverage those things in more situations.” – Mia Phillips “Spending a half hour in the morning to think about all things that need to get done that day and prioritizing them has driven my success for the past 30 years.” – Mia Phillips “Start by finding and developing relationships with people around you, in your circle, who you feel comfortable having those conversations with.” – Mia Phillips “Embrace the change. Learn as much as you can. Curate information in your field AND adjacent fields. Always have the learner mindset.” – Mia Phillips About Mia Phillips: Throughout her career, Mia has gained diverse experiences within Toyota taking on exciting challenges with new responsibilities. Mia spent her early years working in field operations collaborating with Toyota dealerships. She gained consumer invaluable insights that helped her succeed in future roles. From sales operations to marketing and advertising, Mia has helped Toyota authentically connect with its consumers, especially to its multicultural population. Her work has won numerous awards and she is now responsible for advertising and media strategies for Lexus. Links: Email: mia.phillips@lexus.com

Welcome to the Beyond Barriers Habits & Hacks Show! Have you ever worried about getting left behind? Well, on today's show, you'll learn the 5 essential elements of conviction so that you can achieve your goals and get ahead of disruptive change. According to a report by the World Economic Forum (2019), about 42% of core skills required to perform most roles will change in 3 years. With the rapid pace of automation and innovation, the average life span of skills is about 18 months before becoming obsolete. As disruption accelerates and the workplace evolves, your ability to learn quickly becomes your core skill. If you anticipate challenges, learn new skills, and pivot faster, you will eventually overcome every obstacle and get ahead of disruption. Conviction empowers you to achieve your goals, no matter what happens because you have the skillset, mindset and toolset to get ahead of change. Highlights: [00:40] The importance of conviction [01:07] Artificial intelligence and automation – Fourth Industrial Revolution [03:25] Essential element #1 [04:32] Essential element #2 [05:36] Essential element #3 [07:06] Essential element #4 [08:38] Essential element #5 [10:59] Nikki’s favorite habit or hack [12:41] Homework for the week Quotes: “We're living in the age of artificial intelligence and automation, often described as the fourth industrial revolution, because the scale and scope of change is so massive.” – Nikki Barua “Instead of being rigid in your views, or the skills you had in the past, or the beliefs you had, if you simply look at everything as an iterative process, you're just constantly in a state of motion and state of evolution moving upward and onward.” – Nikki Barua “When everything is changing, your superpower becomes your ability to learn faster than the pace of change.” – Nikki Barua “Look at failure as feedback, where you're getting evidence of what not to do, or maybe you're identifying an area of growth that you need to take action on.” – Nikki Barua “Figure out how you can invest in your own self development, in your own growth by continuously learning, you have to become a lifelong learner and make learning a daily habit.” “When you reframe failure as a learning opportunity and failure as feedback, you're able to keep moving forward, you are able to stay agile, adapt to change.” “Success, ultimately, comes from consistent execution.” About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. Contact Nikki and Monica: Email: hello@beyondbarriers.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/

Have you ever been in a room full of powerful and influential people but didn’t know how to approach them? Or perhaps you needed a deal or an investment but didn’t have access to the right decision makers?  Meet Tami Holzman, the queen connector, who shares with us her journey from C-Student to C-Suite by building lasting relationships, how your network fuels your net worth, and why emotional intelligence matters even more in the digital age. Tami is an investor, advisor, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and author of the bestselling book “From C-Student to the C-Suite” a modern-day guide to business and relationships. Tami shares actionable strategies on getting access to powerful people, always creating value in relationships, and showing up confidently and authentically to level up in your career. Visit www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find shownotes and links to all the resources referenced in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Tami. Highlights: [00:54] About Tami Holzman [04:11] Taking advantage of opportunities [06:17] What success looks like for you [06:55] Tami’s book, “C-Student to the C-Suite” [08:55] Tami on Imposter Syndrome [11:45] The power of emotional intelligence [16:41] Don’t wait for perfection to act [19:10] Finding an accountability partner [20:30] How to gain access and expand your network [23:32] Find ways to add value to someone else [31:42] Lessons learned from failures and successes [37:25] Advice on the key to success Quotes: “I think if you see opportunity along the way, and you're daring enough to go for it, then you should pivot.” – Tami Holzman “I think one thing we should all think about as we meet people in our careers is meet interesting people, you don't need the relationship maybe today, but you might need it tomorrow.” – Tami Holzman “What does success look like? Success could be how you feel about yourself. Success can be how other people perceive you. Success is happiness. It has different forms along your journey.” – Tami Holzman “I think the minute you could be your true self with people as much as possible it allows them to be themselves.” – Tami Holzman “You should have mentors that are much much older than you and much much younger than you.” – Tami Holzman “The smartest thing to do is surround yourself by people that are smarter than you.” – Tami Holzman “If you have imposter syndrome, there's a good chance it's because you're pushing yourself to go further, and you're taking chances.” – Tami Holzman “If you let people see that you may not know everything and you need help, then people can teach you and they can mentor you. And that's how you build strong relationships.” – Tami Holzman “We're going to be a people-first economy with a people-first approach to business” – Tami Holzman “Empathy is by far the most important skill set for a leader. If people are intimidated to talk to you, that's when the business is going to go south.” – Tami Holzman “85% of getting business is due to your EQ and 15% due to logic. People will work with you if they like you and trust you.” – Tami Holzman “Ask for money, get advice. Ask for advice, get money twice.” – Tami Holzman quoting PitBull “I think no matter what you are, what level you are in, if you can add value to somebody else, that changes the course of your relationship.” – Tami Holzman About Tami Holzman: Tami loves to make people happy – whether that means giving a confidence boost, an introduction to that person they just can’t seem to get to, or strategic counseling on a not yet fully baked idea. She is passionate about helping people succeed. Tami Holzman is the author of From C-Student to the C-Suite ; in just three days from launch, From C-Student to the C-Suite became an Amazon best seller and was ranked in the top 1% of sales on Amazon. From C-Student to the C-Suite is a modern-day guide to business and relationships – showing how a girl with straight C’s in school but straight A’s in Emotional Intelligence became savvy in the cutthroat business world. Tami began her career in the entertainment industry as a talent agent, show creator and executive producer, with development deals at NBC, HBO and the Fox Network. She segued into a successful career as the EVP of avVenta, a marketing services firm leading global business development, which led to a successful acquisition to Accenture. Shortly after, Tami served as a Chief Brand Officer of the Plastic Bank, a social impact company turning waste into currency. Today, Tami is a LP with Halogen Ventures, angel investor, advisor, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and brand ambassador. Tami loves to mentor and promote opportunities for women. Tami lives in Pacific Palisades, overlooking the Pacific Ocean where you can find her hosting friends while saluting the sun with a cocktail in hand and an ever-present smile on her face. Tami is a guest lecturer at UCLA Marketing, USC and Loyola Marymount Entrepreneurship courses. In addition, Tami has a Certificate of Expertise from the University of Pennsylvania in Positive Psychology, with an emphasis on emotional intelligence, resilience skills, mental agility, and optimism. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamiholzman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queenconnector/ Twitter: @queenconnector Website: https://www.tamiholzman.com Book: From C-Student to the C-Suite (https://www.amazon.com/dp/161961412X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kncvEb6ERXDYV)

Are you an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career? Nikki Barua and Monica Marquez help you develop skillset, mindset and toolset to accelerate your success by developing courage.  In this episode, Nikki and Monica discuss Imposter Syndrome and its five archetypes. They share which archetypes they embody and their favorite habit or hack in tackling limiting beliefs, building confidence, and taking the next big leap. In conclusion, Nikki and Monica challenge you to take one habit or hack and apply it to your personal life. In addition, they’d love for you to share it with them on Instagram. They look forward to hearing from you! Highlights: [00:40] Intro to Imposter Syndrome [05:00] Five archetypes of imposter syndrome [14:00] Hack to manage imposter syndrome [18:00] Homework for the week Quotes: “Imposter syndrome creates this self-doubt where you pass up opportunities or not negotiate strongly for yourself.” – Monica Marquez “Make a list of all of the accomplishments and the things that you are most proud of, that you’ve accomplished in your career.” – Monica Marquez About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. As thought leaders in innovation and inclusion, they bring unique insights on career success in the digital age. Contact Nikki and Monica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/

Are you an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career? In this episode, Monica Marquez talks with Ginny Clarke, Director of Leadership Staffing at Google and author of Career Mapping: Charting your Course in the New World of Work. Ginny shares critical insights on what you need to do to gain clarity about your strengths and how to communicate with recruiters to level up in your career. Ginny is a single mom who faced adversity yet learned about herself and her strengths through each season on the way to becoming a leader in her executive recruiting career. She shares pearls of wisdom, specifically for women, that she has learned along the way while encouraging the listeners to continually develop their skill set, not be bound by limited beliefs or fear, and stretch beyond here and now in their career.  Ginny underscores that finding your success is a mindset which involves discovering your strengths and core competencies while pushing past what others think you should be doing. In addition, she shares consistent patterns that she sees hinder women from having confidence and owning their success.  She also expands on the importance of balancing personal and professional goals with boundaries, building a community around you, and the value of communication and time management skills. Tune in to level up your self awareness and practical life application while learning the intel to owning an interview and the future of your career. Highlights: [1:03] About Ginny Clarke [5:34] How someone discovers their unique strengths in order to communicate to people [7:40] How do you use those transferable skills to switch industries or switch roles? [12:19] Struggling with fear and limiting beliefs [16:04] Patterns that prevent women from showing up with confidence and owning their success [20:56] Expiring skill sets and stretch opportunities [24:58] Balancing personal and professional goals and setting boundaries [30:02] Importance of community [34:32] Future of work in digital age [38:00] Advice on digital interviews Quotes: “Often what we love to do, is what we’re good at..often, that can mean we have to push away what other people expect of us.” – Ginny Clarke “I’ve watched so many people get locked into one thing and what they don’t understand is they are a free agent and can own this process.” -Ginny Clarke “Part of growing up is learning to deal with the ambiguity of uncertainty….You can’t be rigid and risk averse because that will limit you.” -Ginny Clarke “Some of the mistakes women make in interviews and more broadly in their careers, they don’t come in willing to assert, ‘This is what I’m good at and this is how I do it.’” -Ginny Clarke “Competencies trump experience...you have to be your own advocate. In the digital world, go learn it in your own time...to keep moving.” -Ginny Clarke “Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak...if you’re sharing your vision, sometimes you don’t even have to ask for help.” -Ginny Clarke “Communication is essential...one way to stand out is to be a really good writer and communicate effectively...be able to have a conversation and drive meetings.” “Be crisp and clear what you want to share about yourself. Don’t just respond to questions...take yes and no questions and extrapolate.” About Ginny Clarke: Ginny Clarke joined Google in 2016 and leads the non-tech Leadership Recruiting Team as well as Diversity and Internal Mobility in Mountain View, CA. She oversees a team of recruiters who hire senior leaders (Directors +) for finance, sales, marketing and other G&A functions across North America. Additionally, she is responsible for driving diversity for all of Leadership Staffing, and for Internal Mobility of senior Googlers, globally. Ginny is the author of ​“Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work” (published by Morgan James, 2011). The book provides a framework that empowers individuals to plot and assess their professional competencies, and strategically navigate their careers by leveraging their network to create opportunities for themselves. She earned her BA in French and Linguistics from the University of California at Davis, and her MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School. Links: Website (coming soon): https://www.ginnyclarke.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnyclarke/ Twitter: @ginnyclarke

Are you an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career? In this episode, Nikki Barua and Monica Marquez help you develop the skillset, mindset and toolset to accelerate your success by discussing courage. They share the difference in fear and faith and the five essential elements to being courageous. Along with sharing 5 essential elements to being courageous, Nikki shares her favorite habit or hack in tackling limiting beliefs and fear and becoming courageous. She shares that this hack has built a belief system where the past doesn’t matter but it’s about who you’re becoming. She encourages listeners that once you take action and get results, your confidence builds. In conclusion, Nikki and Monica challenge you to take one habit or hack and apply it to your personal life. In addition, they’d love for you to share it with them on Instagram. They look forward to hearing from you! Highlights: [00:14} About Nikki Barua [00:18] About Monica Marquez [00:37] Welcome to Habits and Hacks [00:43] Defining courage [02:40] Courage in the five essential elements [09:46] Nikki’s favorite habit or hack [13:07] Homework for the week Quotes: “Courage is not the absence of fear but being able to move forward despite your fears.” “Courageous people have more faith (belief something positive will happen) than fear (belief that something negative will happen).” “Courageous people aren’t fearless. They just have learned to embrace faith more than fear and move forward with confidence.” “The five essential elements: 1. Knowing how to assess your fears and limiting beliefs that are holding you back 2. Knowing how to assess you risks and make decisions with certainty and confidence 3. Knowing how to adopt powerful identities to achieve your goals 4. Knowing how to communicate and show up with confidence 5. Knowing how to own your achievements and promote the impact” About Nikki and Monica: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. As thought leaders in innovation and inclusion, they bring unique insights on career success in the digital age. Contact Nikki and Monica: Email: hello@beyondbarriers.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambeyondbarriers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyondbarriersco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambeyondbarriers/