Evelyn Gebhardt discusses her bucket list, career journey, and the importance of empowering women in the workplace. She shares her love for travel and her experiences in different countries. Evelyn talks about her transition from working for herself to working for a corporation and the lessons she learned along the way. She also discusses her studies in literature and how it influenced her career path. Evelyn emphasizes the importance of fighting for what you want and supporting and empowering others. She shares her experiences with imposter syndrome and the value of being part of a supportive community. Evelyn Gebhardt shares the importance of having mentors and supporters who believe in you and encourage you to achieve your goals. She credits her upbringing and her parents, particularly her working mom, for teaching her that she can do anything she sets her mind to. She also mentions her colleagues and her boss at Altair as influential figures in her journey. Evelyn emphasizes the need for leaders to give guidance and empower their teams, encouraging them to step up and speak for themselves. She also discusses the challenge of giving constructive feedback and the importance of being specific and balanced in delivering criticism. Evelyn shares her decision to join Altair as a turning point in her journey, highlighting the opportunities for growth and development in a larger organization. She advises others to follow their hearts and pursue their interests, regardless of societal narratives about entrepreneurship versus corporate careers. Evelyn also talks about the value of stepping out of one's comfort zone and shares her experiences of living abroad as a source of personal growth. She encourages seeking advice and thinking deeply about the potential for growth before making decisions. Evelyn concludes by mentioning upcoming global virtual events at Altair, including one focused on artificial intelligence for engineers.
Keywords
Bucket list, travel, career journey, empowerment, women in the workplace, marketing, imposter syndrome, community, mentors, support, goals, upbringing, parents, working mom, colleagues, boss, guidance, empowerment, constructive feedback, specific, balanced, criticism, decision, growth, development, comfort zone, living abroad, advice, virtual events, artificial intelligence
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Evelyn's Bucket List
09:04 Empowerment in the Workplace: Fighting for What You Want
27:35 Empowering Teams and Giving Constructive Feedback
36:36 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone for Growth
46:29 Upcoming Global Virtual Events at Altair
