Rosanna Scarpati
Owner, Empower your Evolution Coaching
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Owner, Empower your Evolution Coaching
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Chaundra Frank
Vice President, Media & Community Relations, Legends of the Ball, LLC
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Vice President, Media & Community Relations, Legends of the Ball, LLC
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Ariel Solomon
Founder, Solomon Strategies
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Founder, Solomon Strategies
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Darien Wright
Chief Financial and Operating Officer, National Geographic Society
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Chief Financial and Operating Officer, National Geographic Society
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Xavier Scott
Software Implementation Consultant, Manhattan Associates
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Software Implementation Consultant, Manhattan Associates
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Darius Hockaday
Founder, Hockaday & Company
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Founder, Hockaday & Company
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Michael Jordan
Controller, Hightowers Petroleum Co.
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Controller, Hightowers Petroleum Co.
Panelist (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Joseph Ellis
Board Chair, SD Group
Moderator (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
Board Chair, SD Group
Moderator (Alumni Panel - Leveraging the Opportunity in Front of You)
MISSION MATCH: ALIGNING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS
Ensure your company’s mission resonates with your personal values and goals when you work.
BEYOND THE PAYCHECK: EVALUATE THE WHOLE PACKAGE
Money isn’t everything. Consider factors like company culture, alignment with your values, and opportunities for skill development and career growth when choosing your path.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS: SEEK A SEAT AT THE TABLE
Look for organizations that value your opinions and offer you a platform to share your perspective. Being heard is crucial for career satisfaction
and advancement.
PLAN OR PERISH: THE POWER OF PREPARATION
Failure to plan is planning to fail. Constant preparation and gaining knowledge are essential to navigating your career successfully and adapting to changes.
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT: EMBRACE FEEDBACK WITH OPENNESS
Approach feedback with eagerness and an open mind. A positive attitude towards constructive criticism can propel your growth and enhance your professional journey.
WHAT DOES 30 LOOK LIKE? DESIGN YOUR CAREER WITH THE FUTURE IN MIND
Visualize where you want to be by age 30 and align your career decisions with that vision. Craft a career path that supports and accelerates your long-term life goals.
LIFE GOALS ALIGNMENT: SYNC CAREER AND PERSONAL AMBITIONS
Ensure your career trajectory aligns with your broader life goals. A harmonious balance between career and personal aspirations leads to a more rewarding and cohesive life.
DEFEATING IMPOSTER SYNDROME: SEEK SUPPORT AND MENTORSHIP
Combat feelings of inadequacy by connecting with mentors and coaches. They can offer guidance and reassurance, helping you realize you’re not alone in your journey.
CHALLENGES OVER FAILURES: VIEW SETBACKS AS OPPORTUNITIES
Treat challenges as chances to grow rather than failures. When setbacks occur, take a step back, assess, adapt, and continue moving forward with renewed determination.
THINK BIG.
When setting your life goals, embrace a mindset of thinking big. Think much bigger than you’ve ever thought!