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Key Takeaways A survey by Chief and The Harris Poll shows 86% of senior women leaders are more ambitious than before, challenging conventional career paths.
Career diversification and support from a network of women leaders will empower your journey toward self-made success.
Last year, I jumped off that corporate ladder.
For too long, I was chasing the corporate dream of a glass corner office with a city view. I was racing to get bigger, better titles and more money. I was eager to make sure I had enough boxes under me on that org chart to show how big my team was. I was seeking validation.
And then, I decided to jump off. I decided to go and chase my dream as a full-time writer, as I just published my second book, and to pursue other avenues of interest. In a time when job security no longer exists, I decided to take a bet — to take a chance on myself.
But those around me haven’t quite been able to grasp what I am doing. “Don’t worry,” a friend said to me recently. “It’s a tough market. But you are super talented and will find another job soon.”
Others have been more direct, and perhaps not as kind, peppering with all sorts of comments and questions:
“Are you taking a step back? I am sure you are tired. Go ahead and rest.”
“Have you lost your drive? Makes sense after dealing with corporate America.”
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