From Part-Time to C-Suite: Christiana Smith Shi's Blueprint for Women's Career Advancement

Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Christiana Smith Shi, discussing her new book "Career Forward: Strategies for Women Who"ve Made It." Christiana shares her extensive career journey from financial services to senior roles at McKinsey & Company and Nike. She highlights the importance of performance, taking calculated risks, and owning one"s ambition. The discussion covers challenges faced by women in the workplace, strategies for work-life integration, and the significance of feedback. Christiana also emphasizes the need for a long-term career perspective and offers actionable advice for balancing career aspirations with personal life. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:26 Career Journey: From Midwest to McKinsey 01:37 Transition to Nike and Board Roles 02:29 Co-Authoring the Book with Grace Puma 03:33 Key Differentiators in Career Success 06:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome 08:05 Andocia Marketing Solutions: Transforming Visions into Results 09:21 Challenges Women Face in the Workplace 11:04 Advice for Women in Male-Dominated Industries 12:45 Owning Your Ambition 16:37 Balancing Career and Family 23:49 Navigating Career Forks in the Road 27:12 The Importance of Feedback 28:42 Addressing Mistakes and Moving Forward 28:56 Learning to Manage and Lead Effectively 30:00 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence 34:00 Balancing Leadership and Personal Well-being 35:56 Navigating Childcare and Career Decisions 41:39 Lightning Round: Personal Insights and Advice 53:30 Final Thoughts and Resources The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders" visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more. ▶️ WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://tinyurl.com/mr2453vf 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/w5x47kba 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/3my9zhtk 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://tinyurl.com/2d2vmn5m SUBSCRIBE TO: @l3leadership @dougsmithlive