Emerging From The Shadows: Tactics To Boost Your Career And Visibility with Mary Adeyemi

"Too many women, in particular, are underutilised, whether by their own design or by the design of others, but there's a big disconnect."In this episode of Everyday Leadership, we have an insightful conversation with Mary Mosope Adeyemi, a speaker, corporate trainer, career strategist, and author of the multi-award-winning book "Visibility of Visible Strengths."She is the CEO of Visible Strengths Co. an academy that helps early career professionals curate, transition into and thrive in their purposeful, profitable and progressive careers.Mary shares her inspiring journey from Nigeria to the UK, navigating the corporate world and eventually stepping into her true calling. Mary also highlights the need for personal growth and self-awareness to excel in the workplace. She worked as an Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, managing $20 bn of credit exposure, and had prior experience as a vice president at organisations such as Bank Of America.She shares her journey of changing perspective on the workplace, transitioning to people development, finding purpose and passion, and living a legacy. Her work has impacted professionals at top-tier companies such as McKinsey & Co, Barclays, Lazard, Bank of America, PWC, and IFC.This episode is packed with wisdom, practical advice, and inspiring quotes that will motivate you to take control of your career, embrace your uniqueness, and become the everyday leader you were meant to be.Key Takeaways:The importance of self-awareness and understanding one's strengths and interests in making career decisionsThe value of mentorship and sponsorship in career growth and developmentThe need to overcome internal struggles and push oneself to take on new challengesThe role of personal growth and continuous learning in achieving success Change your perspective on the workplace and see it as an enabling environment for growth and development.Transitioning to people development can be a fulfilling and impactful career path.Find your purpose and passion by prioritising self-awareness and understanding your skills, talents, and values.Live a legacy by being an everyday leader and leaving every place better than you found it.Create an enabling work environment where people can thrive and be fulfilled.Leadership is about positive influence and directing yourself and others towards positive outcomes.Work with Mary Mosope Adeyemi through conversations and prioritise self-awareness to align your career path.Sharing personal journeys and experiences can have a profound impact on inspiring and empowering others.Connect with Mary Mosope AdeyemiLinkedInVisible Strengths CoConnect with MeWebsite |Youtube |Instagram |LinkedInEmail: [email protected] Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]