According to our guest, JJ DiGeronimo of Tech Savvy Women, many professional women aspire to advance their careers. Yet, many encounter a sea of obstacles because they don't have "the playbook" to navigate corporate cultures and organizational landscapes.With more than 20 years experience in the tech industry, J.J. DiGeronimo is no stranger to navigating the twists and turns of moving from entry-level positions to leadership.She's learned firsthand that securing that next position - a board seat or even starting a new initiative - often requires women to enhance their relevance, establish new sponsors, and expand their network.In her book, Accelerate Your Impact: Action-Based Strategies to Pave Your Professional Path, JJ offers a series of proven initiatives that high-impact men and women leverage to accelerate their professional paths.We discuss:There is a difference between working on your career and working in your careerCommon career pitfalls for women in businessThe importance of career sponsors About JJ DiGermonimoJJ DiGeronimo, the President of Tech Savvy Women, shares leadership and inclusion strategies to retain, develop and advance professional women. Her work is featured in many publications, including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Thrive Global. JJ includes these experiences along with hours of research in her award-winning book "Accelerate Your Impact,” which complements her first award-winning book, "The Working Woman's GPS." In addition to her books and keynotes, JJ is a featured columnist and host of the popular podcast – Career Strategies for Women that Work.
