Podcast Summary
What if the uncertainty you’re feeling about your career path is more common and more solvable than you think?
In this episode, Khushboo Sheikh tech leader and founder of Tech Exploration shares how community, storytelling, and strategic self-awareness can turn doubt into direction. Hear the real-life story of Subhan Ali’s pivot from a civil engineering PhD to leading AI product development at NVIDIA, and discover how to spot the untapped skills and passions that could fuel your own transition.
We dive deep into the unique challenges women face during major life changes like maternity leave, explore the underappreciated role of Technical Account Managers, and reveal how peer groups can offer clarity and confidence at every stage of your career. Whether you’re debating a move into management or wondering what’s next, this episode offers tactical insights and inspiring reminders that you don’t have to navigate change alone.
Episode Highlights
- Transformative Career Journeys: Dive into the inspiring story of Khushboo Shaikh, a technology leader who turned her vision into reality with Tech Exploration. By sharing the journeys of professionals like Subhan Ali, who transitioned from a civil PhD to an AI product lead at NVIDIA, this episode provides valuable insights into the motivations and challenges of career pivots. Discover how recognizing and leveraging transferable skills can guide professionals through transformative career changes.
- Empowering Women in Tech: Khushboo Shaikh is a staunch advocate for women in tech, and this episode highlights the unique hurdles they face, particularly mothers balancing career transitions with motherhood. Through personal anecdotes and shared experiences, the importance of peer support groups and understanding one’s core competencies and passions is emphasized, offering a roadmap for women navigating the tech industry.
- Balancing Career and Motherhood: The episode delves into the challenges of managing career shifts alongside motherhood. Khushboo and her guests discuss the intricacies of returning to work post-maternity leave and the strategic considerations involved in career transitions during this period. The discussion highlights the significance of seizing opportunities, no matter how small, to build confidence and experience.
- Building a Supportive Community: Through Tech Exploration, Khushboo has created a platform for professionals to share their career transitions and gain insights from others in the field. The importance of understanding diverse career roles, like Technical Account Managers, and how peer-to-peer groups can demystify these positions is a key takeaway. This community fosters personal growth and provides valuable support for professionals at all stages of their careers.
- Tune in to explore how Khushboo Shaikh’s journey and her initiative, Tech Exploration, empower professionals to navigate career pivots with confidence and clarity, all while addressing the unique challenges faced by women in tech.
Connect with Paul here:
Website: https://innovativewealth.com/
Instagram: https://businesslegacypodcast.com/
Connect with Khushbu here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khushbushaikh/
Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legacy/id1575634019
Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoyed this episode.
Please take the time to rate and review our show. Great reviews help us to reach a wider audience and inspire us here at Innovative Financial Media to keep it up.
