35. Create Your Own Career Opportunities with DeeDee Lake

Regardless of technical and mechanical skills, DeeDee Lake's superpower of connecting with anyone, anywhere, and anytime launches her into a career as an Author Relations Coordinator, highlighting the importance of knowing oneself and working in strengths rather than weaknesses.   In this episode, you will be able to: Recognize your strengths for career triumph Build connections and seize career opportunities Realize your strengths are more important than your weaknesses Focus on staying genuine during your job search   My special guest is DeeDee Lake   Get to know DeeDee Lake, an inspiring individual who has built a successful career on her innate ability to connect with others. DeeDee has experienced a multitude of professional roles, including being a homeschool mom, a connection specialist at a church, and an Author Relations Coordinator at a Christian publishing house. Her passion for communication and relationship-building has remained a constant throughout her varied career. Being a Navy brat and Army wife has given DeeDee a unique perspective on change, adaptability, and the importance of making connections wherever life may lead. Her enthusiasm for helping others find their path in life is infectious, making her the perfect guest to discuss the power of networking and the importance of taking chances when seeking new job opportunities.   The key moments in this episode are:   00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:05:00 - Advocating for Your Strengths, 00:07:12 - Taking Chances to Create Your Own Role, 00:12:24 - Importance of Willingness and Teachability, 00:13:35 - DeeDee's Career Journey, 00:19:11 - Finding Your Red Thread, 00:24:29 - Immerse Yourself in the Industry, 00:26:05 - Flexibility is Key, 00:29:05 - Being Purposeful, 00:30:04 - Building Relationships, 00:31:18 - Rules of Engagement   The resources mentioned in this episode are: DeeDee Lake's books: Operation: Christmas Camouflage Operation: Allegiance Check out her website here: https://deedeelake.com and Cross River Media here: https://crossrivermedia.com ============================================   Thanks for Joining! Start your career move here: Download The Career Transition Checklist   Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/in/pmortega  Hit the bell on my profile to get the #30daycareer videos!