58 | Following a Non-Linear Career Path with Holly Shannon

In this week’s episode, I talk with Holly Shannon.  While Holly talks about her non-linear career path in our conversation, you will see there is a throughline around business strategy.  Through years in the hospitality and event industries, Holly has built an amazing career creating white glove services, focusing on creating experiences and using EQ to help guide leaders to grow and scale their businesses.  She has even done that for herself as an entrepreneur, author and podcast host.  More about Holly Shannon...Holly Shannon is a Swiss Army Knife in business and marketing. With a background in 5-star hospitality and leading teams in the event space (which clearly imploded with Covid), she has pivoted into podcasting with Culture Factor 2.0. It is now a Top 2.5% globally ranked podcast out of over 2.5 Million podcasts. Holly Shannon is the Author of Zero To Podcast, it hit #1 AMAZON in Hot New Releases in 2 categories and the Top 10 AMAZON Bestseller in 3 categories and is carried in the  UChicago Co-op BookstoreShe is a Speaker and Consultant for businesses and individuals that want to grow a global footprint. She believes everyone should own their own microphone and encourages woman to use their voice in this medium.  She is also published in Thrive Global, Hubspot Marketing and CEO Medium.How to connect with Holly...Website - https://hollyshannon.comLinkedin - https://linkedin.com/on/hollyshannon1Instagram -  @hollyeshannonTwitter - @HollyShannon_Clubhouse - @hollyshannonInterested in working with Holly...Subscribe, rate and review Holly's Zero To Podcast podcast on Culture Factor 2.0! https://apple.co/2Ky0NGk or on  Amazon https://amzn.to/3nZfUto and take a screenshot,  share it in Holly's Instagram DM and you will receive a 15 minute free consultation on business strategy or a podcast idea.Links mentioned in this podcast...https://hollyshannon.com/culture-factor-20In this episode you’ll specifically learn...How to find your voice and how to then leverage it in your career journeyHow to be open to saying yes to opportunities you never imagined or thought would be the next step in your careerThe importance of telling your own story and sharing your experiences to help others I’m Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resources to coaching. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies!Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role.Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove.Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent.Connect with Us!WebsiteInstagramKaren Weeks on LinkedInDan Carr on LinkedIn