EP28: Career Pivots that Lead to the C-Suite with Kate Burke (AWL replay)

In this episode, we take a look back at one of the most insightful and inspiring conversations I’ve had around career pivots with Kate Burke, Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of AllianceBernstein. Kate joined me for our Rise & Thrive, Advancing Women Leaders program to talk about all of the career pivots she made that led her to her C-Suite roles today, and there were so many invaluable insights & lessons learned from that conversation that I had to share it with you today! You will learn how to take ownership of your career development by taking intentional actions and standing firm in you your story, your power, and your truth. Kate also talks about adopting a learner’s mindset when entering rooms with people who are smarter than you, how to add value in such rooms, as well as how to best position yourself for potential roles & opportunities. Join Kate and me in this powerful conversation as we uncover the key things to making successful career pivots and setting yourself up for success no matter where your career path takes you. KEY POINTS  - Kate Burke’s major pivots throughout her career journey - What are the keys to making the right career pivot? - How to add value to rooms with people smarter than you  - How to best position yourself for new roles & opportunities  - Advancing women leaders within a male-dominated industry - Inheriting additional responsibilities without compensation - Q&A session with Kate Burke  QUOTABLES  “One of the things that's probably been the hallmark of my career has been recognizing that in almost any circumstance, there will be someone in the room who knows more than I do about the topic.” - Kate Burke Kate Burke LinkedIn | @kate-burke-839483  Get the Own Your Power Checklist, the ultimate guide to helping you to own your personal power to drive as a leader. Love what you’re hearing? Follow Brittany Cole & The Career Thrivers Podcast to share the love! Work with Brittany at Career Thrivers  IG | @CareerThrivers Brittany Cole  IG | @BrittanyNCole  LinkedIn | @BrittanyNCole  Career Thrivers produced by EPYC Media Network