43 min
Recipes for Success for Women in Tech - Conversation with Alana Karen and What She Learned from 80 Women in Tech Female Tech Exec
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- Careers
My conversation today is with the author of Adventures of Women in Tech: How We Got Here and Why We Stay - Alana Karen, a tech leader in Google and an articulate and successful woman in tech. In her book, she interviews 80 women and traces their triumphs, challenges, fears and misconceptions about tech and what it takes to be successful in the field.
In my conversation with Alana, learn:
1) What she learned from talking to 80 women about whether the myth of "it's hard for women to be successful in tech" and the #metoo articles presented a true picture or not,
2) Her advice to her younger self starting out in tech,
3) The gifts and pitfalls of responsibility and loyalty for women in tech,
4) How to ask for what you need,
5) The 5 tools in Chapter 8 of her book that will help you transition through the most vulnerable part of the journey - your mid-career,
6) The questions to ask if you're convincing yourself to stay at a job "too long" and how to get unstuck,
And much more!
Alana Karen is an award-winning tech leader, author, and speaker whose work impacts many of our everyday lives. From Google Search to Ads, Fiber to Google Grants and beyond, Alana has been leading the charge to develop, scale, build and drive team and product development that has seen a rippling industry impact. Alana has spoken at conferences and summits on technology, leadership, DEI, talent and innovation. Her award-winning book, Adventures of Women in Tech: How We Got Here and Why We Stay, aggregates hundreds of stories on these topics as well. She lives with her three children, husband, two dogs, and a cat in the San Francisco Bay Area.
More info and mailing list at: www.adventuresofwomenintech.com
Connect or follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanakaren/
My conversation today is with the author of Adventures of Women in Tech: How We Got Here and Why We Stay - Alana Karen, a tech leader in Google and an articulate and successful woman in tech. In her book, she interviews 80 women and traces their triumphs, challenges, fears and misconceptions about tech and what it takes to be successful in the field.
In my conversation with Alana, learn:
1) What she learned from talking to 80 women about whether the myth of "it's hard for women to be successful in tech" and the #metoo articles presented a true picture or not,
2) Her advice to her younger self starting out in tech,
3) The gifts and pitfalls of responsibility and loyalty for women in tech,
4) How to ask for what you need,
5) The 5 tools in Chapter 8 of her book that will help you transition through the most vulnerable part of the journey - your mid-career,
6) The questions to ask if you're convincing yourself to stay at a job "too long" and how to get unstuck,
And much more!
Alana Karen is an award-winning tech leader, author, and speaker whose work impacts many of our everyday lives. From Google Search to Ads, Fiber to Google Grants and beyond, Alana has been leading the charge to develop, scale, build and drive team and product development that has seen a rippling industry impact. Alana has spoken at conferences and summits on technology, leadership, DEI, talent and innovation. Her award-winning book, Adventures of Women in Tech: How We Got Here and Why We Stay, aggregates hundreds of stories on these topics as well. She lives with her three children, husband, two dogs, and a cat in the San Francisco Bay Area.
More info and mailing list at: www.adventuresofwomenintech.com
Connect or follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanakaren/
43 min