From Consultant to CEO: Jennifer McCollum's Leadership Journey
Entrepreneurs are, by nature, aspiring leaders. They know that if you don't ask for what you want, there's a high likelihood you won't receive it. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to gather data, seek advice, and make informed requests to advance their careers.
In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue's sits down with Jennifer McCollum, international speaker, leadership expert and CEO of Linkage, an SHRM company. Jennifer is also the author of 'In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO.' She shares her passion for helping women find purpose and clarity in their life vision. Her mission is to change the face of leadership by empowering women leaders at all levels and in various sectors.
During the episode, they discuss Jennifer's journey from consultancy to becoming the CEO of Linkage. She highlights the importance of driving positive change and challenges faced on the path to leadership.
Their discussion delves into the hurdles faced by women on their journey to leadership. They cover issues related to equity, culture, and leadership development.
Listen now and enjoy!
What You’ll Learn in this Show:
- Linkage's mission to change the face of leadership by developing women leaders.
- The most common hurdles faced by women in leadership positions.
- How intentionally introducing hurdles in a specific order can allow for effective decision-making and delegation.
- The importance of recognizing and promoting women's competence to overcome imposter syndrome and gain confidence.
- And so much more…
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