Don’t Drift. Design. How to Build Your Corporate Career on Purpose w/ Chardiney Jackson

from BLKGirl Ambition · host Niya Baxter

"I didnt drift into this life. I built it by working backwards from the goal" - Chardiney JacksonIn this episode of BLKGirl Ambition, Niya Baxter sits down with leadership strategist and executive coach Chardiney Jackson for a masterclass on designing your career on purpose. Chardiney shares her journey from Analyst to Vice President at JPMorgan not as a story of luck or talent alone, but of vision, strategy, and intentional positioning. She breaks down how she reverse-engineered promotions, built leverage before opportunities appeared, and navigated the unspoken politics Black women often face in corporate environments. Together, Niya and Chardiney unpack the reality of going from pet to threat for many women of color and the mental narratives that quietly limit ambition.This conversation is about more than climbing the ladder. Its about designing your next decade with clarity, building relationships that matter, honoring the season youre in, and recognizing that sustainable ambition requires both strategy and self-awareness. If youre a Black woman building inside corporate or considering whats next this episode is your reminder: Dont drift. Design.Keywords:Black women in corporate, career strategy, intentional career design, corporate politics, pet to threat, leadership development, executive coaching, career advancement strategies, networking for women, personal branding, career pivots, leadershipTakeaways:Dont drift into a career. Design it on purpose.Build relationships before you need them networking is leverage, not small talk.Black women often navigate unspoken rules in rooms not built with us in mind.Grit matters but strategy compounds faster.Your early environment shapes your ambition own it, dont downplay it.Promotions dont just happen. You position, document, and make your case.Flexibility isnt confusion its strategic adaptation.If your foundation isnt secure, its hard to design your future (Maslow still applies).Stop reacting to circumstances. Start creating your next move.Self-awareness is power. Emotional intelligence is executive currency.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Black Girl Ambition03:01 Meet Chardonnay Jackson: A Journey of Ambition09:54 Navigating Corporate Challenges12:48 The Cost of Success17:46 Transitioning from Corporate to Education21:01 Designing Your Career with Intent27:37 Overcoming Mental Barriers in Career Growth32:10 The Importance of Community and Support35:16 Introduction to Wellness and Ambition35:36 Navigating Multiple Roles37:29 The 'Pet to Threat' Phenomenon41:14 Strategies for Resilience in the Workplace48:29 Embracing Failure and Growth51:34 Final Thoughts and AdviceGet in touch with Chardiney!Website: www.eliteleaderscc.com IG: @thechardiney and @eliteleadersccThanks for all your love and support. Tag me while listening @blkgirlambition and @glamourgirlniyaIf you have episode ideas, questions for me, or would like to be featured as a guest send me an email, [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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