In this episode, I speak with Susan Collins, the founder of the Network Concierge. Susan shares her insights on career planning, emphasizing the importance of having a long-term strategy through the concept of a nine-year career track.  She explains how individuals can advocate for themselves, align their personal and professional goals, and stay motivated throughout their career. Susan also discusses the significance of self-awareness, reactive versus creative leadership, and the value of creating a roadmap for career advancement.    The episode concludes with practical advice for anyone seeking to boost their career trajectory.   Key Takeways: Learn the strategy of The Nine-Year Career Track Advocating for Yourself How to Maximize Internal and External Conversations Organizational Alignment and Leadership Rapid Fire Questions And much more!   Want To Know How AI Can Revolutionize Your Resume And Accelerate Your Job Search? Join My FREE Workshop "Resume Refresh: HOW AI CAN TRANSFORM YOUR JOB SEARCH!" https://www.eventcreate.com/e/resume-refresh-with-ai   Connect with Susan: https://www.thenetworkconcierge.com/ Connect with me: WEBSITE: https://www.dorothymashburn.com LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/dorothy-mashburn  X:  https:/twitter.com/DMASH_Negotiate INSTAGRAM: https:/www.instagram.com/dorothymashburn.negotiator FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/dmashburn   TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorothymashburn  YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/DorothyMashburn