6 tips to boost your career - women's history month
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During Women’s History Month, we asked six accomplished women at IBM to give advice to people starting their careers in tech—or in any business.
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VP and Partner, IBM Global Business Services Analytics & Strategy
“Don’t be afraid to take risks. Getting that advice, from a female partner I greatly respected, showed me that you could be successful without playing it safe. It helped me say yes to roles that I may not have considered.”
Maria-Paz Barrientos
Manager, IBM Brand System
“Women have unique problem-solving and time-management skills, we can multitask
effectively, and we possess an innate ability to collaborate and connect at
a human level.”
Jacelyn Swenson
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CMO, IBM Commerce, Mobile and Social
“The only thing worth fearing is the regret that comes from not taking a chance.”
Maria Winans
Global Director, Digital Content and Editorial Marketing,
IBM Commerce, Mobile and Social
“I’ve consciously built a network of women colleagues—from senior executives to
recent college grads—who form a brain trust. I go to them for advice
or help or encouragement in very specific situations. And I always return the
favor. Always.”
Michela Stribling
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Leadership Development Consultant, IBM “Bring your whole self to work—be authentic and connect with colleagues on a personal level. The best teams build an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect for the whole person.”
Melanie Lowenberg
Management Development Professional, IBM
“Learn from your peers, be open to change and act with purpose in each interaction.
Communicate the game plan with clarity and authenticity.”
Sarah McNee
