Taking career risk

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In this episode of the podcast Jacqueline shares, a few actionable ways women leaders can take action to reach their career aspirations by engaging in smart calculated risk. Host: Jacqueline V. Twillie On this episode, Jacqueline gives listeners insight about risk, resilience and reward. Key Points: [00:01:45] - KPMG 2019 Women in Leadership Report - 7 in 10 women are open to taking small risk to further their career - fewer are comfortable taking big risks - women of color are the biggest potential risk takers [00:04:54] - Suggestions: step out of the comfort zone and take smart risks  - Become more confident in the things that you want  - Be aware of the impression that you make - Speak up, do it frequently and manage your emotions - Step out of your comfort zone and take a risk Quotes from the Episode: “I am not lucky. You know what I am? I am smart, I am talented, I take advantage of the opportunities that come my way and I work really, really hard. Don’t call me lucky. Call me a badass.” [00:01:02] “If you’re nervous about speaking up, if you don’t know how you’re doing to be received, go ahead and take that risk, be self assertive, lean into that behavior and share your opinion, you’ll only learn and grow from that.” ~ Shonda Rhimes [00:08:21]  Links: Jacquline Twillie - https://www.jacquelinetwillie.com/ Don’t Leave Money on the Table - https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Leave-Money-TableMale-Dominated/dp/1089197926/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0? _encoding=UTF8&qid=1570843565&sr=1-1 Social Media:  Jacqueline Twillie - https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinetwillie/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinetwillie/ https://www.facebook.com/Jvtwillie/

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