Comfort in being a novice: Holding your space and being undeniable at what you do

This week I share an insightful conversation I had with Jenn Cordz. Jenn is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Avnir.

Jenn is leading the digital transformation of two decades of professional services methodology into a Generative AI-enabled platform to digitize strategic relationship identification, nurturing, development, and capitalization.

She currently serves on two non-profit Boards, lending her expertise to various environmental and sustainability initiatives. Jenn is also a member of the United States Women's Fly Fishing team.

What you’ll hear about:

• Finding what your passionate about 
• Sticking up for your core values
• Continually re-evaluating whether your core values align with who you are today
• Asking questions with the intent of learning
• Being confident in being a beginner and not looking bad
• The exponential learning curve working in a start-up company
• The importance of holding your space 
• Rely on your skills & be undeniable at what you do
• You don’t have to be the smartest in the room, but you need to contribute in a valuable way
• Find your allies
• Leadership is not an inherent trait
• Paying attention to the fundamentals when it comes to leadership 
• Continual feedback loops & maintaining your curiosity
• Pay attention to the things not being said or opportunities not being offered
• Asking good questions if you want good answers
• Invest in others and yourself
• The importance of continual learning

Weekly Challenge : Create a time in your calendar (10-30 mins) to improve your own self-growth 

Power of Music : Perfect by P!NK

Links:

Jenn’s LinkedIN

Jenn’s webpage with Anvir

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