Speaking with Women
Speaking with women is a global conversation on being visible and crafting your professional path when you are a woman.
The options we have, the brands we build, the permissions we give ourselves.
It is a show about showing up.
You will hear the voices of real women from all over the world discussing a variety of subjects. There are special editions such as the 2020 Virtual Coffee Tour or the Unmistakable series, but also solo episodes where we dive into some of the more common roadblocks you might encounter as a professional woman and what you can do to Find your Voice, Own your Story and Step into your Power.
Speaking with Women
Ep. 63 Strategic and creative visibility with Helene Blanchette
In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Helene Blanchette, a global senior executive with a diverse and rich career that spanned around the world.
She is a sought-after coach-guide for women ascending in senior leadership positions, a consultant and an entrepreneur in partnership with medical professionals.
We discuss the importance of being a corporate athlete and how to demonstrate the unique value proposition that you bring to the table. This episode is filled with actionable gems, and it was a coaching moment for me as well - I hope you enjoy it!
07:43 - Helene shares her background and the reason behind referring to her clients as "corporate athletes."
09:08 - She walks us through her career journey, emphasizing the need for rest and resetting every five years to strategically progress.
19:26 - Helene shares her experience of moving to Asia despite health challenges and how she rebuilt her reputation by studying the market needs and applying a strategic approach.
20:27 - I ask Helene about strategies women can use to showcase the value they bring to their work and how to craft a compelling story that highlights their abilities.
23:21 - We deep dive on the significance of developing a clear and memorable message to describe the unique contributions women bring to the table.
24:55 - Helene discusses how fear can be reframed by shifting the focus to the value women bring within the broader organizational context.
26:51 - Helene describes her perspective on being strategic, which involves cultivating curiosity, thinking like a leader, and leading with clear intention and solutions.
35:10 - We delve into the coaching process and the importance of recognizing where individuals are at and meeting them there to facilitate growth.
39:28 - Helene shares an example of a client who used a strategy called "kitchen visibility" to capture the attention of her leadership, highlighting the lessons we can learn from it.
45:00 - We conclude the episode with Helene sharing her three minutes of advice on how to be unapologetically visible: bubbling strengths, aligning them with the right people, and showcasing expertise.
To learn more about Helene, you can find her on LinkedIn
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