141 - The 50/50 Career Rule: How to Grow Without Burning Out with Stephanie Robinson

Text us your questions and thoughts!Leadership doesn't require a title but emerges when you inspire others, lead by example, and deliver value. We’re excited to welcome Stephanie Robinson, Global Account Management Leader at Maze, to the show. In this inspiring conversation, she shares insights from her career journey from Toronto to Amsterdam, highlighting how remote work, cultural awareness, and mentorship shaped her success.Her fascinating journey from a small Toronto startup to managing global enterprise accounts across Europe showcases a powerful career strategy: the 50/50 rule. Every career move should offer 50% mastery (what you already excel at) and 50% challenge (what stretches you to grow). This balanced approach prevents both stagnation and burnout, while keeping you engaged and fostering professional development.Having worked remotely long before the pandemic at companies like InVision, Stephanie also shares crucial insights into creating effective personal systems.We discuss:The importance of leading by example and being self-sufficientCultural differences in work styles between North America and Europe Why being adaptable and understanding diverse team dynamics is essential for any leaderWhy women should confidently negotiate compensation and know their market valueHow maintaining relationships with mentors provides crucial support throughout your careerHow to quantify your achievements to better articulate your value during negotiationsFrom leadership guidance to negotiation tactics to CS tips and tricks, this episode will provide you with insights, direction, and support no matter where you are in your career. Enjoy!💚 This episode is brought to you by Deployflow: https://deployflow.co/___________👉 Follow Stephanie Robinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjmrobinson/👉 Learn more about Deployflow & P-Suite by Deployflow and get a quick squad estimate at: https://deployflow.co/p-suite/👉 Learn more about Maze, the user research platform that makes products work for people: https://maze.co/__________________________________________________About Women in Customer Success Podcast:Women in Customer Success Podcast is the first women-only podcast for Customer Success professionals, where remarkable ladies of Customer Success connect, inspire and champion each other. Follow:Women in Customer Success Website - https://www.womenincs.co/podcast LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/womenincsHost Marija Skobe-PilleyLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mspilley/Check out our Courses:The Revenue CSM  - https://womenincs.co/the-revenue-csm