Creating an Opportunity-Driven Career

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Corporate Subscribers

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Welcome

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* Jo MillerCEOBe Leaderly and Women’s Leadership Coaching, Inc.

Jo Miller

• Helps emerging women leaders create a roadmap for career advancement.

• Delivers more than 70 speaking presentations annually to audiences of up to 1,200 women for women’s conferences, associations and corporate women’s initiatives. Now is a great time to book Jo to speak at your 2017 women’s leadership conference!

• Founding editor of BeLeaderly.com.• Goal for 2017 is to have 12 dinners with

friends in different cities.

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You asked…

“What is an opportunity-driven career?”

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What’s your next career goal?

• What new project, role, assignment, challenge, skill or experience would light you up?

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You asked…

1. How to attract, recognize, or create career opportunities. (What are the steps to take?)

2. How to know when an opportunity is the right one.

3. How to communicate your career aspirations.4. How to gain the support of others.5. What to do when there are no opportunities.6. How to maintain work-life balance while

going after opportunities.

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In This Webinar: 5 Steps For An Opportunity-Driven Career

I. Know Your NicheII. Communicate Your Niche to OthersIII. Build a Supportive NetworkIV. Identify the Right OpportunitiesV. Maintain Balance

Copyright 2017, Women’s Leadership Coaching, Inc.

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Poll 1: Which challenge can you relate to?

“Opportunities are yours to create. Not

gifts from your boss or your company.”

— Liz Brenner

Don’t wait for the opportunity fairy.

I. Know Your Niche

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You asked…

“How do you attract opportunities that are specific to your career desires?” — Ann.

“How can I identify unique opportunities that fit my specific personality type?” — Julie.

“Be famous for something!

Know what is your claim to fame.”

— General Manager, Software Industry

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The Foundation of an Opportunity-Driven Career

What’s your career superpower?

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Your Ideal Career Niche

What are you passionate

about?

What does your company/

industry need and value?

What are your skills and talents?

II. Communicate Your Niche to

Others

Don’t be the best-kept secret in your organization!

Communicate your niche

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Communicate your niche to others

• LinkedIn, Twitter and About.Me profiles• Performance reviews: “What I’d like to contribute

more of…”• Email signature• Resume headline• Presentation title slide• Elevator pitch: “Come to me when you need…”• Share your aspirations: “My ultimate goal is

to…” or “What I’d ideally like to do next is.”

III. Build a Supportive

Network

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You asked…

“How can I obtain sponsors and supporters?” — Kieara

“How can I build a network of professionals and present myself within this network so the right opportunities find me.” — Ann

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5 Key People You Need in Your Network

1) The Connector 2) The Informational Powerhouse3) The Influencer4) The Mentor5) The Sponsor

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Ask questions

• Where is our business headed?• What will we as a company be doing differently a

year or two from today?• What can I do to prepare myself to add value?• What new skills must I develop in order to be

ready?• Who else should I speak to?• Are there any special projects, task forces,

conferences, or volunteer assignments where I can get involved, and learn more?

• Ask “What can I do to support you?”

“Build a network of people who inspire, challenge and motivate you to make bold,

fearless moves.”

IV. Identify the Right Opportunities

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You asked…

“What are the most important things to consider when assessing a potential opportunity?” – Jennifer

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Criteria for Career-Defining Opportunities

• Align with and showcase your niche• Demonstrate your ability to deliver results

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For example…

• Directly support your organization’s strategic plan and goals

• Improve the “bottom line”• Solve a big problem that’s not being addressed• Meet an unmet goal• Fill a leadership gap• Execute a new idea • Improve a process• Fill a gap in your organization’s product line or

customer base• At the cutting edge in your field of expertise• Special projects sponsored by key executives.

If you spot an opportunity,raise your hand!

“Identify a business problem that needs solving and pitch your

solution to your leadership. Craft your story and your pitch and then give it your best shot.”

— Nina Simosko

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You asked…

“How can I differentiate between opportunities to pursue and the ones to let pass?” – Marisa

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You asked…

“How can I create opportunities when there are none?” — Holly

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When there are no opportunities

• If you want to capture opportunities, then where you work matters.

• Does your current situation lend itself to career growth opportunities?

• Is your company or industry stagnating, shrinking, consolidating, or about to be disrupted?

• Do you need to maneuver into a business division or company that’s in a growth phase?

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V. Maintaining Balance

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You asked…

“How can I create an opportunity-driven career while maintaining work-life-balance?” — Anne

No.

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In This Webinar: 5 Steps For An Opportunity-Driven Career

I. Know Your NicheII. Communicate Your Niche to OthersIII. Build a Supportive NetworkIV. Identify the Right OpportunitiesV. Maintain Balance.

Q&A

Jo Miller

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Poll 2: What is your next step to take?

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Closing Thought

Jo Miller

“Opportunity does not come gift-wrapped. You

must take risks.”— Nina Bhatti

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Discussion Questions

1. What was the best career opportunity you’ve had?

2. What is your ideal career niche?

3. What will be your next career-defining opportunity?

4. What will you do to build a supportive network?

5. How will you maintain balance while going after opportunities?