Career Acceleration for Women

In this episode of The Power Lounge, host Amy Vaughn interviews Natasha, CEO of Envisify Global Intelligence, about career acceleration for women. They discuss the power of mentorship, emphasizing empathy and impact, the value of diverse voices in decision-making, and cultural intelligence in inclusive workplaces. Natasha shares insights on achieving goals, selecting mentors, navigating challenges, and post-pandemic cultural shifts. Tune in for actionable advice on mentorship, sponsorship, and advancing your career journey. Connect with Natasha: Guest LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashapongonis/ Guest Instagram:** Instagram (@npongonis)** Guest Website:** Natasha Pongonis - Culture & Consumer Insights Consultant** Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:23 - DEI Talk with Natasha at Illuminate Conference 08:14 - Collective Strength and Goal Setting 12:58 - Honest Feedback from Mentors 19:41 - Building Relationships with Mentors and Sponsors 23:55 - Gender Bias in Leadership 28:50 - Crafting a Stellar Bio with AI 35:39 - Direct Mentorship with Alignment 40:20 - Admiring Proactive Mentees 44:46 - Unseen Cultural Gaps 48:39 - Crucial Mentorship for Challenges 58:22 - Diverse Perspectives in Mentorship 01:02:59 - Outro Quote of the Episode: "Your mentor becomes your sponsor, advocating for you in important conversations, unlocking opportunities.”- Natasha Pongonis "Empower conversations with solutions, not just problems. Be the one who offers the way forward." - Natasha Pongonis Support the show