12. How to Build Skills in Tech

Networking is this big scary thing that a lot of us (especially the introverts) dread. However, it's extremely powerful for your career and can take you to the next level. So I've asked my guest, Nelo, for her networking tips and advice. We will talk about networking strategies for newbies, how to get over the fear of networking, how to keep your network warm and share some of our networking stories.

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Nelotechie is a Data Scientist with a Bachelors and Associates degree in computer science. She prides herself in being a self-taught programmer with over 5 years of professional working experience. She has worked with several fortune 500 companies in the United states and now works with a tech startup called Thrasio as an analyst engineer.

She believes so much in data and the value it brings hence she likes to backup all her works with numbers. She strongly believes that Technology is the new gold and so she dedicates her time teaching her growing online community about tools and resources to help them successfully switch into tech and grow their new tech careers.

She recently published a FREE guide on How to Transition Into Tech, get it here: https://nelo0ma.com/download-free-guide/

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Join our conversation with Naketa about the meaning behind the word "Selfish" and how we can re-frame it for ourselves. We also talk about building a self care routine that serves you, setting boundaries and the difference between being kind vs. being nice. This episode will be so good for your soul!

Naketa Ren Thigpen is the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the  World for ultra-high net worth power couples and fast-scaling married women entrepreneurs striving to create deeper connection with  themselves and their forever lover so they can live in the space of  (and) to live fully. 

After a successful career helping families push through trials caused  by trauma, lost confidence and communication challenges impacting intimacy within their relationships, Naketa Ren Thigpen, broke barriers  and glass ceilings when she decided to break-free from outdated  expectations and binding patriarchal definitions that limit the ability to  self-actualize. 

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Whether you're trying to negotiate your salary, a job offer - or anything else, confidence is key to your success, because it helps reinforce the fact that you know your worth. So here's a trick on how to increase your confidence even if you're an introvert like me.

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Let's demystify Web3, DeFi, NFTs, the Metaverse, DAOs - and other things around this confusing ecosystem. Sam explains all of these peaces of the puzzle so well that my brain did not hurt at all and I actually understood how these concepts fit together + how they are interrelated. 

Samantha is an educator and marketer who specializes in crypto. She has taught over 2500 people blockchain fundamentals and has launched products for LinkedIn, Crunchbase, Chainalysis, and more. Her mission is to help people change their stories, whether they're an individual reshaping their finances or a breakthrough project wrestling with the right words. 

The Blockhead is a beginner-friendly resource for all things crypto. It was created to break through tech jargon and help people learn about cryptocurrency with easy-to-understand language. It fast-tracks users through beginner, intermediate and advanced levels so they can feel confident navigating the Web3 world, from Bitcoin to NFTs to DAOs and more. 

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Are executive coaches worth it? What does the process of working with an executive coach looks like? When should you get one? How can you find a good fit for you and your career growth needs? I've asked all of these questions to Kelly in our discussion of her experience of working with an executive coach for her professional growth and development.

Kelly has spent her career in B2B IT and technology marketing roles and currently serves as director of marketing for a test and measurement company. She is naturally curious, strives to lead with empathy first, and believes in Wildcard Leadership—a theory that adding something radically atypical can bring new levels of innovation and creativity.

Kelly lives in the tiny but lively state of Rhode Island with her husband, Dave, son, Jake (8), daughter, Brooke (6), and goofy Bernedoodle named Jerry. She loves to connect with new people - send her a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjsantos/

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Let's talk about what it's like to work in tech with disabilities - and how we can make the workplace a more inclusive and accessible space. Join our interview with Meena Das, who advocates for people with disabilities in tech and helps them grow their careers in the industry. We will cover her own experience working with disabilities in technology, her advice for others going through similar challenges and for all of us - on how we can make the workplace more accommodating to people with disabilities.

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Meenakshi ‘Meena’ Das is a software engineer at Microsoft. Through her writing and speaking engagements, she has shared her accessibility expertise with several individuals and organizations on making society accessible to users with disabilities.

She is the founder of ‘Working with Disabilities’ support group for working professionals with disabilities which has over 2800+ members on social media. For her tech inclusion work, she was inducted into the National Susan M. Daniels National Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame. She is also a member of the Accessibility Leadership Committee of a non-profit organization named Disability:IN, and has been quoted by Forbes, CNET, Salon and ABC News for her views on disability inclusion in tech.

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Tiffany has built a successful career in tech, but she wasn't always planning to do that - she has changed her career path back in the day, after studying fashion. Learn all about how she made the switch, the challenges that she has faced and what she would do differently if she had to do it all over again + advice for anyone who wants to grow their career in tech!

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How does one start a career in blockchain or crypto space? The industry is currently booming, so I've interviewed Sam, the founder of The Blockhead - all about what jobs are out there, how to search and apply for roles and how to ramp up your knowledge of the technology if you have no background or previous experience in it.

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​Mayuko and I discussed the hustle culture, her go-to time management strategies and how she intentionally chooses which projects to work on.

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As a shy introvert, I have had to build my public speaking skills and confidence from scratch. In fact, one of my jobs involved training other people on their presentation skills - so if you struggle with confidence when it comes to public speaking, this episode is for you. I will give you my go-to techniques and tips for speaking with confidence in meetings, presentations - and any other type of event. You will learn how to look more confident, control your voice and focus on the material at hand - building your confidence when speaking in meetings or presenting and improving your communication skills.

Build confidence with affirmations:
Self-Worth Strengthening Affirmations and Gratitude Prompts - https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/self-worth-strengthening-affirmations-and-gratitude-prompts/
Affirmations for Cultivating a Growth Mindset - https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/affirmations-for-cultivating-growth-mindset
Build Confidence Learning How to Code​ - https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/build-confidence-learning-to-code

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