59 | Laura Hemenway | Breaking Boundaries with Bold Self-Advocacy

In today's episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast, Nicole is joined by Laura Hemenway, an accomplished advisor and consultant to Fortune 500 companies.During the conversation, Laura shares insights on navigating an environment where perception and bias play a powerful role in shaping opportunities. With years of experience in a demanding and ever-evolving field, she reflects on the subtle and not-so-subtle challenges that come with breaking traditional expectations.You'll discover the value of self-awareness and the necessity of finding advocates who recognize and support untapped potential. Hear how societal expectations often shape individual experiences and the ways in which persistence, courage, and mentorship can help break through long-standing barriers.This discussion serves as a powerful reminder that real progress often comes from those willing to challenge the status quo and create a ripple effect of positive change.Don't miss another episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast. Leave a review and subscribe today!What You Will Learn In This Show:Laura's experience with global teams and the need to adjust to different time zones for meetings.Her involvement with the Society for Information Management (SIM) and SIM Women.The transition from Wang Laboratories to becoming a consultant and solving complex IT problems for various companies. The challenges of being a woman in the IT industry, including pay disparities and unconscious biases.And so much more...