How to Build a Thriving Career: Insights from Amanda Behre

In this episode of Her Tech Circle, host Bec O'Brien sits down with Amanda Behre, the founder and CEO of Dear Thrive, a marketplace and community designed to support professionals through coaching, advice, and personalized workshops. Amanda shares insights from her extensive career spanning executive leadership roles at companies like HireUp, Gumtree, Cars Guide, Auto Trader, and Expedia Group. She discusses the unique challenges of transitioning from corporate leadership to startup entrepreneurship, the power of networking, and the importance of mentorship.Amanda offers valuable career advice on building visibility, strengthening networks, and developing resilience. She shares personal stories, including her experience returning to work postpartum and how maintaining professional relationships led to unexpected career opportunities. Whether you're a mid-career professional, an aspiring leader, or a startup founder, this episode is packed with actionable advice on career progression, networking strategies, and leadership growth.Notable Quotes:“The network you build is like compound interest—you have to invest in it before you need it.”“If you want to grow your career, visibility has to be a priority, even if you think you're too busy.”“Passion doesn’t pay the bills—you have to be financially secure to take meaningful career risks.”“You don’t know what you don’t know—seek out contrarian viewpoints to accelerate your growth.”Resources & References Mentioned:https://dearthrive.com/The Power of Three approach to mentorshipThe concept of a “brag log” for tracking career achievementsAdam Grant’s work on givers and takers in networkingConnect with Amanda Behre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabehre/Connect with Her Tech Circle: https://linktr.ee/hertechcircle