Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi are the authors of CAREER FORWARD: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made. It is a groundbreaking, empowering guide for women that shows how to prioritize a career path, build professional value, and enjoy a full life both in and out of the workplace. And that’s what we are talking about today on the show. If you want to optimize your career, this is the episode for you! Join The Newsletter + Receive Your Free List of 52 Selfcare Tips Connect with Michele on Instagram RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://www.careerforwardbook.com/ Book: Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It WE DISCUSS The importance of having a long term career view. How to cultivate your career in a strategic way. Why a long term view must include doing well at your current job. The importance of creating professional equity. Salary negotiation. Where mentorship comes in and the role of sponsors for your career. Ways to expand your professional brand and ways to expand your network. The importance of figuring out what differentiates you, and much more! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele