The Pediatric Cardiologist turned CRO at Japhy AI ft. Steph Reck

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠Steph Reck, CRO at Japhy AI, joins me on the She's So Suite Podcast and sheds light on the emotional challenges of layoffs, and the importance of supporting affected employees. They also discuss the biases in traditional hiring practices, which can overlook diverse, talented individuals. Steph emphasizes leaders' role in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and safe work environment. Timestamps 0:00 - Preview 1:23 - Meet Steph Reck5:05 - Break down silos, work cross-functionally7:30 - The aspiration to be a Pediatric Cardiologist12:05 - Don't let anybody get in your way17:00 - Impact of layoffs and the struggle with corporate decisions23:45 - Supporting staff to plan for success and growth26:06 - Recruitment, the bias for a university degree & compensation41:40 - Mentoring former employees 45:21 - The voice goes unheard 48:50 - They don't know what they are doing53:00 - Be the voice, open the door, fail forwardConnect with the guest:Steph Reck: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniereck/⁠Connect with Kristi Faltorusso: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To learn more about Wednesday Women check out theirWebsite: ⁠⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠⁠LinkedIn page: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠⁠Connect with the Show Producer:Manali: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠_____________________Keywords:career prioritization, career advancement, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), mentoring for women, staff layoffs, employee support, leadership empathy, talent diversity, hiring biases, sales recruitment, cross-functional collaboration, AI startup challenges, career mentorship_____________________About She's So Suite Podcast: Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.