Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice.
Embrace the Squiggle is the podcast about navigating change in work, identity, leadership, and life with intention. Because change happens. Growth is a choice.
This show explores the honest, human stories behind reinvention. From career pivots and leadership shifts to identity crises, mindset shifts, and unexpected detours, each episode dives into what it really looks like to move through uncertainty instead of waiting for clarity.
Our guests share candid stories of obstacles, failures, breakthroughs, and hard-earned lessons. Not because they had it all figured out but because they chose growth in the middle of the mess.
Each week, Colleen DelVecchio and Ashleigh Beadle unpack the pivots, pauses, leaps of faith, and “what am I even doing?” moments that shape a non-linear life. This isn’t about chasing a straight line. It’s about building the mindset and courage to evolve on purpose.
Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice.
The 20-Year Squiggle: Thriving Through Internal Career Pivots with Darcey Bennett
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Ever wondered what a Chief of Staff actually does… and how to become one? This episode unveils the squiggly career moves that can lead to this powerful but often misunderstood role.
What You'll Discover:
- How to leverage research skills from academia into business advantage
- The unspoken challenges of managing teams at a young age
- Why the Chief of Staff role might be the perfect fit for "connectors" and strategic thinkers
- Strategic pivots between large corporations and nimble startups
Darcey Bennett shares her journey from Smith College research associate to Chief of Staff at multiple organizations including Gartner, CEB, Ellucian, and now RiskExec. Her candid insights reveal how seemingly disconnected experiences build the unique skillset needed for high-level strategic roles.
Whether you're curious about the Chief of Staff career path or simply looking to make your diverse background work for you, Darcey's experience navigating fair lending analytics, higher education software, and business advisory firms offers a masterclass in strategic career development.
Connect with Darcey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darceybennett/
👯♀️ Stay in touch with your hosts:
🔗 Colleen on LinkedIn
🔗 Kristine on LinkedIn
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