In this episode, I’m sitting down with Soph Hirst, founder of Workbaby. Soph spent two decades building her career at companies like Google, YouTube, and Myspace, before bringing all her knowledge on how to actually fast-track your early career to the public.
If you’re in the first decade of your career, you’re gonna LOVE this conversation. Soph breaks down what it really takes to grow - fast.
No BS, but proven frameworks and actual scripts to get you going!
We’re getting real about:
- The mindset shift that will set you apart from day one
- How to become the BEST communicator in the company
- What no one tells you about managing up
- How to think like a CEO (even if your job title says otherwise)
Let’s get down to business!
CHAPTERS:
- 0:00 - Intro music + welcome
- 1:05 - What Soph wishes more people knew at the start of their careers
- 4:20 - Why being good at your job isn’t enough
- 7:15 - How to build influence before you have authority
- 10:45 - Managing your manager: how and why
- 13:30 - The skill that makes you the best communicator in the room
- 16:00 - Why people aren't thinking about you as much as you think
- 20:20 - How to ask for feedback + handle critique
- 25:00 - Clarity vs. perfection and how to be more direct
- 29:30 - Boundaries, energy, and leading without burning out
- 34:00 - Best piece of advice Soph ever had
MY LINKS:
EPISODE LINKS:
- Amy Gallo - Getting Along: How To Work With Anyone [LINK]
- Workbaby website: [LINK]
- Workbaby TT: [LINK]
- Workbaby IG: [LINK]
- Soph’s LinkedIn: [LINK]
