Ep. #63 Making a Bold Career Move with Vanessa Teo

Do you dream of pursuing a completely different career path but fear of taking the leap? Join us this week on "Making Sense of Work" as we sit down with Vanessa Teo, Director of Strategy Planning (Commercial) at AbbVie. Vanessa's journey is a tale of bold career moves, as she transitioned from HR to the commercial side of the industry.  Discover how Vanessa's unique perspective on "stretch seasons" played a crucial role in her personal and professional growth. Don't miss this inspiring episode filled with valuable lessons for anyone considering a daring career change.Meet Vanessa TeoVanessa is a strategic business focused HR leader. She’s passionate about helping organizations make human capital a competitive advantage through developing people to their highest potential. Vanessa has over 20 years of experience spanning the HR and Commercial functions. At AbbVie, Vanessa currently leads Strategy Planning for the Medical Aesthetics function.Since joining AbbVie in 2019, she has held various roles in HR including Director, Talent Management (Intercontinental), Director, Talent Management and Development (JAPAC) and Talent Acquisition (Japan), and HR Director for Singapore (JAPAC HQ and site operations). Vanessa holds an Executive Masters in Change (Organizational Psychology) from INSEAD, and a Bachelors in Business Administration from Indiana University, Bloomington.  Book recommendation: The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business Working Identity - Herminia IbarraConnect with Vanessa on LinkedIn Connect with Jean Balfour on LinkedInConnect with Jean Balfour on Instagram @jeanbalfour  Sign up to my weekly newsletter.Book a free strategy call: https://calendly.com/jean-balfour/30minLearn more about my work: https://jeanbalfour.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanbalfour/