EP41 Mary Keane Dawson : The journey to becoming a female C-Suite Leader

Mary Keane-Dawson, a digital maven and entrepreneur, shares her career journey and experiences in the advertising industry. From her early life and education to entering the advertising industry and transitioning to digital, Mary reflects on the challenges she faced, including gender inequality. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and therapy in overcoming these challenges. Mary also discusses her role as a thought leader and agent for change, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry. Mary Keane-Dawson, an industry veteran, shares her passion for coaching and involvement in artificial intelligence projects. She discusses the importance of fostering open conversation and transparency in the industry, particularly in relation to internet safety and digital accountability. Mary highlights her role in the Internet Commission and the need for engagement and discussion to drive change. She emphasizes the importance of always learning and challenging assumptions, as well as building meaningful connections and networks. Mary also encourages self-auditing and continuous learning to stay relevant in the industry. Takeaways Embrace your success and acknowledge your achievements. Learn from failures and use them as opportunities for growth. Challenge gender inequality and advocate for diversity and inclusion. Continuously adapt and stay curious in the ever-changing digital landscape. Passion for coaching and involvement in AI projects Fostering open conversation and transparency in the industry Engagement and discussion for driving change Importance of always learning and challenging assumptions Building meaningful connections and networks Self-auditing and continuous learning for staying relevant Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:29 Early Life and Education 03:00 Entering the Advertising Industry 09:35 Transition to Digital and New Technologies 15:26 Challenges and Gender Inequality 28:20 Self-Reflection and Therapy 41:19 Becoming a Thought Leader and Agent for Change 46:53 Passion for Coaching and AI 48:22 Fostering Open Conversation and Transparency 49:42 Making a Difference through the Internet Commission 53:00 Engaging with Stakeholders for Policy Development 55:57 Moving Beyond Dogma and Emphasizing Cooperation 57:03 Redefining Metrics for Success in the Industry 58:54 Addressing Mental Health and Meaningful Work 01:00:05 Building Meaningful Connections and Networks 01:01:45 Embracing Shapeshifting and Reinvention 01:05:10 Finding Mentors and Giving Back 01:07:30 Always Be Learning and Testing Assumptions 01:17:47 Immersion in Industry and Building Connections 01:18:16 Self-Audit and Continuous Learning FInd Mary Keane Dawson IG @marykeanedawson Linkedin :https://www.linkedin.com/in/marykeanedawson/ Send us Comments & Feedback Listen : to the audio version Apple Spotify .Amazon Music Google Podcasts Watch and subscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Thetrailblazersexperience Follow Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thetrailblazersexperience/