When I was on my own journey back from my career pause, one of the voices in my ear was Kristy Wallace, CEO of Ellevate Network and host of the Ellevate podcast. That's why I'm so excited to have her as a guest this week on Ready Pause Go!
In this episode, you'll hear:
- What Ellevate Network is and why it might be right for you
- About their in-person networking events
- About their online networking events including2x/weekly webinars and Squads which provide dedicated 12 week networking groups for women in similar career stages
- How Kristy managed the two career pauses she took over the course of having 3 children
- How Kristy went back to work after scheduling a "listening tour" with her network
- All the different ways that Ellevate Network is working towards gender equity through individuals, companies, and public policy.
- Why now is the best time to return from a career pause - from changing company structures to advancing technology
- Kristy's advice on handling your own career pause: Stay curious, stay intellectually engaged, own your decision, let go of the guilt, be intentional.
If you're local to Seattle, check out the next event, Launching your Career Reinvention, a panel that I'm moderating on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00.
