roadmapping your career success
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ROADMAPPINGYOURCAREER SUCCESSDenise HortonDirector of Ecommerce, ComcastSheSays Denver Leadership Committee
Welcome & Thank You
A LITTLEABOUT ME• My life
– Married 20 years to Jay– Mom to crazy Stella– Passions: skiing, biking, climbing,
art, music, theater– SOS Outreach mentor– SheSays Denver Leadership
Committee• My career
– Director of Ecommerce @ Comcast– Farmer
TONIGHT’SWORKSHOPThe Key QuestionsPutting it all in perspective and checking in on your career health
3 Stages of Your CareerWhat each stage requires in terms of career strategy, skills and relationships
Career InventoryTake stock of your career assets and how to strengthen your skills, experiences and relationships
Your RoadmapA step-by-step approach to consciously creating career success and fulfilment
Start with the 62 and subtract your age
How many followers do you have on Facebook, LinkedIn,Twitter, Instagram, etc?
You are at your retirement party and
are asked to give a speech. How
many people will you thank for
supporting you during your career?
What % of your total lifetime income will you make after the age of 40?
THE ANSWERS
How many years you have left to
work
On average, a career lasts 45
years.
# of followers the average
American has via their social
nets
Number of people most of us believe have
positively impacted our
career in some way
On average, people make 85% of their
income > age 40.
62 minus 1,000 5-7 85%
4 GOLDEN QUESTIONS
ANNUAL CAREERHEALTH CHECK
Am I learning? Am I making an impact?
Am I having fun? Am I fairly rewarded?
1 2 3 4
Get paid for what you love to do.
YOUR CAREER SWEET SPOT
Career Sweet SpotWhat are
you good at?
What do you love to
do? What does the world
value?
THE THREE STAGESOF YOUR CAREER
3 • Post college – 15 years• Build your personal brand• Create building blocks &
habitso Get informedo Get engagedo Become an expert in
something (discover your sweet spot)
o Communication skillso Seek feedbacko Build value
Start Strong
Discovery & Skill Building
Reach High Find Your Sweet
Spot & Stand Out• 15 – 25 years
• Create true differentiation• Master your sweet spot
(How many hours does it take?)
o Continue learning, asking to lead new projects, stretching
o Proactively deepen your relationships
o Seek feedbacko Build value
• 25 years - retirement• Be an agent of purpose
and active wisdom• Pass the torch of your
expertise & mastery• Apply thoughtful
experimentationo Contemporize your
skills and your context
o Seek out reverse mentorship
o Stay fresh; be curious
Go FarPass the Torch &
Find a New Flame
Your Career Success Roadmap
SheSays Denver Career Success Series#1: Roadmapping Career Success Thursday, February 16th 5:30 – 7:00 pm @ Effective UI Align your passions, goals and talents to design a career roadmap leading to personal fulfillment and success. Instructor: Denise Horton, Director of Ecommerce, Comcast #2: Research & Resume Tuesday, February 28th 5:30 – 7:00 pm (Modworks) Present your best self in your resume, LinkedIn profile or portfolio. Researching tips to help you focus your career search and prep for interviews. Instructors: Shayne Ravin is the VP of Permanent Placement, Creative Group & Angie Birkey, VP, Human Resources & General Counsel, Location3 Media
#3: Interviewing & Salary Negotiation Late March 5:30 – 7:00 pm (downtown location) How to make a great impression during interviews and negotiate salary and benefits once you get an offer. Cost: $5 Instructor: The Creative Group
#4: Grow Where You Are Planted Monday, April 25th 5:30 – 7:00 pm (General Assembly) Do you love where you work today but want to get promoted? Run the company one day?! Learn how to position yourself for the best projects, pitch for a new role or get on the radar for that big promotion.
#5: Becoming A Leader Mid-May, 5:30 – 7:00 pm (downtown location)