Recognition

Jody Churich, Senior Leadership Team, Vail Resorts

I wish I had this book when I was a college graduate! The key message that really resonated with me is that you are in control of your career journey. The flow of the book is great. It walks you through the important steps of defining your combination of skills, and the importance of leading with your strengths (even when you don’t have robust experience).

I agree with your presentation of mentorship and sponsorship. The book speaks to how important relationships and building networks are to a woman's career. The old school versus the 21st Century mentorship discussion is so dead on. My best career development has been through valuable relationships with mentors I've had who have shaped my career journey.

Building confidence is such a key. I appreciated how you associated that key point with riding a bike and dancing and the importance of continued momentum. The Jumpstart Journal is brilliant. It's a simple planning tool that captures all of the key areas to guide you through the process in a non-overwhelming format. Thanks for sharing your work with me. It is so very valuable. I will reference it often.