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Sam Loveland, the Chief Customer Officer at SalesLoft, joins me to share her incredible journey in the tech and business world. From navigating a male-dominated industry to diving into the importance of feedback, Sam & I explore the challenges and strategies for transitioning into leadership roles. We also touch upon the value of mentorship, and the significance of a supportive system in achieving career aspirations.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Preview & Intros

3:50 - Navigating career & family life

6:06 - Early aspirations to become a doctor

7:20 - Quitting computer science

10:45 - Prioritizing family over career

17:35 - Moving laterally, making tough decisions

20:40 - Women in STEM roles

23:20 - Celebrating career success

27:32 - Mentoring and guiding women

29:30 - Expertise brings value; management isn't everything

38:05 - Ask for help

40:30 - Feedback is a gift

45:10 - Love what you do and prioritize personal time

Connect with the guest:

Sam Loveland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-loveland-b19775/

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠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/

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Keywords:

career prioritization, career advancement, customer experience, mentoring for women, safe environment for feedback, women led leadership roles, work-life balance, mentorship, gender dynamics, career satisfaction, career transitions, vulnerability in leadership, female representation in tech, SalesLoft, ServiceNow, empowering women, career planning

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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.

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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 Reck

5:05 - Break down silos, work cross-functionally

7:30 - The aspiration to be a Pediatric Cardiologist

12:05 - Don't let anybody get in your way

17:00 - Impact of layoffs and the struggle with corporate decisions

23:45 - Supporting staff to plan for success and growth

26:06 - Recruitment, the bias for a university degree & compensation

41:40 - Mentoring former employees

45:21 - The voice goes unheard

48:50 - They don't know what they are doing

53:00 - Be the voice, open the door, fail forward

Connect 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/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠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/

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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

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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.