#2 The power that comes with being yourself at work with Erika Osborn, Solution Architect, Capgemini Australia

In the second episode of Her Story podcast series, Erika Osborn, Solution Architect, Capgemini Australia, joins Breanna Osborn, Head of Change & Culture, Capgemini Australia.  

Erika is passionate about problem-solving and coding and loves the challenges that come her way as a part of her job. While grabbing every chance to get hands-on experience and discovering ways to contribute outside her regular skillset, Erika has made a transition in her career from being a Mechatronics undergrad to a Solution Architect. Tune in now! 

Time Stamps:  

02:12 | Starting work after undergrads 

06:39 | Being a good leader 

08:05 | Coming out as a transgender 

10:53 | Work-life balance and building trust within teams 

11:52 | Skills for building a career in Data and AI 

QUOTES: 

02:17 | " It's not of a huge importance where exactly you start in the business. It's always just going to be an interesting mix of different projects, and you're always going to be learning box." – Erika Osborn  

06:39 | " I think a good leader is someone who recognizes the strengths and talents of the people they're working with." – Erika Osborn 

12:59 | "I think the best way to scale your skill up in this area is just a hands-on experience. So, if that means being on a client project and picking up opportunities where you can, that's probably the best way." – Erika Osborn 

15:00 | " If I have any final words, it's just to find colleagues here who will support you and advocate for you, and you do the same for them so you can work together to build each other up. " – Erika Osborn 

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