#28 Colleen Thome - PM Growth Incubator / Entrepreneur / Storytelling / Irish Dancing

Career OverviewProgram Manager for the Googles Growth Incubator enabling customers to accelerate their revenue growth As part of her role she is responsible for empowering a growth first mindset while tying back to her customers’ business goals. Prior to this role, Colleen oversaw thought leadership and narrative development for the Home & Consumer Services Vertical at Google. She translated the macro-economic trends into business & marketing strategies for her customers. She also currently serves as the Social Impact Chair for Google’s [email protected] to Google, Associate Manager at Nielsen, specializing in Category & Brand Innovation. She also co-lead the Women in Nielsen Chicago Chapter Colleen earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing & Management with a focus in International Business from University of Miami. She thrives in navigating ambiguity and is passionate about impact driven storytelling and empowering women She lives in Chicago with her husband and puppy, and is passionate about empowering women through her watercolor business CKTAtelier.comHighlights Why Irish dancers keep their arms downBeing prepared for the Mock interviewing for the right companyHow networking can be daunting and overwhelmingNetworking advice Connect with humansAsking QuestionsBe AuthenticGenuinely curiousKey is to connect back with people in your lifeGreat job out of College, a title with innovation in the titleStorytelling in a thoughtful wayAsking questions Core to her DNA Used throughout her entire careerWhy Collen likes grocery shopping so muchStructuring the unstructuredWater Color side hustle business with a very philanthropic perspective www.cktatelier.comStory tellingWriting headlines to tell the storyAnswer the "So What", what does this information do for youKnowing your worth can be a fine line to implementAn ambiguous future and trying to figure it outGetting consistent feedback and having your own inner circleGiving advice by asking questionsLove her favorite meal takeFrench Fry friend for lifeFavorite vacation spot is one of mine Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!