In today's episode, join our host Monica Marquez and our esteemed guest, Heather Black, Founder and CEO of Supermums, as we delve into a visionary approach to reshaping careers in the tech industry.
Heather shares her compelling story of how a pivotal career shift, driven by personal transformations, led to the creation of Supermums. This forward-thinking organization is committed to empowering women, particularly those re-entering the workforce post-maternity, by opening doors to new opportunities within the tech sector, with a special focus on Salesforce roles.
In our conversation, Heather emphasizes the critical role of recognizing transferable skills, aligning with personal values, and the game-changing effects of career coaching. She also unpacks the concept of the "ambitious women mindset," which merges goals, energy, and boundaries to cultivate success and achieve work-life integration.
Join us as we dive deep into these empowering strategies that are not just career-changing but life-transforming.
In this Episode you will learn how to:
- Discover the abundance of Salesforce career opportunities waiting for women in tech.
- Navigate the successful transition to a fulfilling tech career after maternity leave.
- Uncover the vital importance of career coaching for women in the tech industry.
- Learn the art of work-life integration, a crucial skill for working mothers in the tech world.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
- Visit Supermums.org to explore more about Salesforce careers and the Supermums organization.
- Visit “What is a Salesforce Career?” for an in-depth overview of the career opportunities in the Salesforce industry.
- Download our Salesforce Career Plan to find out if a Salesforce Career will suit you.
- Purchase the book “Become a Super Salesforce Consultant” for a comprehensive guide on how to excel in the Salesforce consultant role. The book provides valuable insights and practical tips for those interested in pursuing a career in Salesforce consulting.
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Highlights
The key moments in this episode are:
[00:00] Welcome to Beyond Barriers Podcast
[00:31] Breaking Into Tech: A Salesforce Journey
[01:18] Visionary Leadership: The Story of Supermums
[01:50] Empowering Strategies for Career Transformation
[02:30] From Personal Experience to Empowering Others
[07:33] Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Embracing Opportunities
[12:40] Embracing Your Zone of Genius
[15:21] Impact and Inspiration
[17:30] The Power of Career Coaching and Self-Reflection
[20:47] Achieving Work-Life Integration and Self-Care
[22:02] The Ambitious Women Mindset
[27:12] Lightning Round: Insights and Inspirations
[32:40] Closing Thoughts and Resources -
Lightening Round Questions
Q: What book has greatly influenced you?
A: There was a book that I read and I heard the author on stage when I was 23. It's the one book that's always stuck with me and it's called the Art of Possibility by Ben Zander. I really recommend it to anybody that struggles with imposter syndrome and holding back because the Art of Possibility is about actually stepping into your zone of genius, making things possible.Q: What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying?
A: Make it happenQ: What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself?
A: ResilienceQ: What is one change you've implemented that made your life better?
A: Exercising as much as possible.Q: What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage?
A: My current album is Headcandy and Tropical House. I don't know if it takes me back to my twenties, but I love dancing. If you're going on stage having that music that lights you up and makes you feel like you're dancing is really important! -
Quotes
Make it happen. - Heather Black
Heather Black
Life doesn't get any easier. We have to build that resilience in every area of our life.
Heather Black
There's a massive shortage of [tech] talent. There's good salaries. There's great job opportunities. And that's where the story of Supermums began.
Heather Black
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About
Heather Black is the founder and CEO of Supermums. She is the mum of two little girls and lives by the sea in East Sussex whilst working remotely. She helps parents to achieve flexible well-paid careers after parenthood and has supported 1000 trainees globally to successfully relaunch their careers. In 2010 she became an accidental Salesforce admin for her non- profit and loved it so much that she decided to upskill as a Salesforce Consultant in 2012 helping other non-profits to implement a CRM. She realised her career path could work for other mothers so she launched Supermums in 2016 to bring more women into the sector. Find out more about what a Salesforce Career can offer you here.
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