Episode Details

Fostering an inclusive workplace is a top priority for many of today's business leaders, especially when it comes to the financial sciences & services industry.

Converting intent into action can often be a challenge, however, so that's why Julie Flowers is the perfect guest for this episode.

Julie spent three decades at Chevron in global HR and talent acquisition roles before starting her own business dedicated to coaching and empowering seasoned career women to achieve their full potential.

Julie views people as a company’s number one asset and believes that there is huge untapped potential within the female workforce. Julie shares actionable strategies for recognizing your worth, overcoming self-doubt, and advocating for yourself in your career.

If you’re seeking practical advice and inspiration to advance your career or better support your teams, this episode is a must-listen.

Covered in this episode:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:24 - Why people are a company’s most important asset.
• 07:21 - What’s it like working for a Fortune 10 company like Chevron?
• 10:51 - The oil and gas industry as a financial services vehicle.
• 12:35 - Why Julie has chosen to coach women, and why women are downplaying their worth, value and purpose in the workplace.
• 16:04 - The challenges women still face in the workplace.
• 19:51 - Actionable strategies to discover blind spots around your own value to boost your confidence.
• 23:46 - The gender gap - how much progress have we made?
• 25:42 - Julie’s book and podcast recommendations for personal growth as a professional.
• And much more…

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LEARN MORE

Selby Jennings - https://hubs.la/Q03qrs-70

Phaidon International - https://hubs.la/Q03qsqrh0

Elevate YOU Coaching - https://elevateyoucoaching.org/ 

Julie’s new podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/savvy-sisters-cocktail-conversations/id1778977988 

CONNECT

Jesse Skaff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-skaff-0783645b/ 

Julie Flowers on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-flowers-936b2753/ 

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BAUCsXbXiNqnfXR9jDG4k?si=4a75d55cf5a74d6e

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-smarter/id1770342621

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkk9RrybV10doAzoXuK5jYw