Embrace the Squiggle
The podcast where professional women share the real, unfiltered stories behind their career pivots and squiggly journeys. Whether you're contemplating a major career shift, feeling sidelined after a break, or simply questioning "what's next?" when the traditional ladder doesn't exist, this podcast is your career navigation companion.
Hosts Colleen and Kristine bring you weekly conversations with women who've navigated career uncertainty and emerged stronger, offering practical strategies and the permission you need to create your own squiggly path.
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Embrace the Squiggle
The 20-Year Squiggle: Thriving Through Internal Career Pivots with Darcey Bennett
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/
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