92. Client Interview: How Jasmine Went from Avoiding Networking to Ambassador for Leading 300+ Women

In episode 92, I’m joined by my client, Jasmine, who shares her journey from feeling stuck at the manager level to stepping into leadership, building confidence in networking, and navigating a major industry transition.Over the last year and a half, Jasmine has transformed how she approaches her career, from advocating for promotions and leading with visibility to embracing new opportunities with clarity and confidence. In this conversation, we explore what it looks like to set clear goals, push past perfectionism, and build a leadership style rooted in trust and celebration.In this episode, I cover:How Jasmine went from dreading networking to becoming a city ambassador for a women’s networking groupThe strategies she used to advocate for a promotion and increase her visibility at workWhy direct, concise communication and accountability shifted her confidence in leadershipWhat it looks like to embrace an industry change and lean on transferable skillsThe role coaching played in helping her stay accountable, celebrate wins, and step into her leadership voiceKey Takeaways:Networking confidence can be built step by step with the right strategiesVisibility and self-advocacy are essential for career growthCelebrating small wins fuels confidence and momentumTransferable skills allow you to thrive, even when changing industriesChapters:01:32 Introductions and Coaching Context04:11 Clarifying Career Goals and Plan10:17 Networking Transformation and Strategies14:29 Developing Direct, Concise Communication19:29 Advocating for Promotion Through Visibility25:49 Practical Leadership Development and Decision-Making31:19 Emotional Arc of Industry Transition34:28 Onboarding Strategies and Managing Perfectionism38:44 Changing Industries and Transferable Skills44:01 Evaluating Coaching Fit and Next StepsLearn more and stay connected:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.danitan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.linkedin.com/in/dani-tan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly newsletter⁠