Creating a Safe Environment for Diverse Teams to Have a Voice
Coletta Vigh, former head of Head of Worldwide Channel Strategy and Growth Initiatives for Check Point Software Technologies, is a testament to the power of adaptability, cultural immersion, and relentless pursuit of excellence. From her early days in the hospitality sector in Japan to her pivotal role in shaping global channel strategies, she has consistently demonstrated the importance of a positive mindset and the value of diverse experiences.
In our discussion, Coletta dives deep into the challenges she faced, the pivotal moments that shaped her amazing career, and the significance of fostering diverse teams. Whether you're an emerging professional or a seasoned expert, Coletta's insights will undoubtedly inspire and provide valuable lessons for all.
TIMESTAMPS:
6:27: Comfort zone: The conversation shifts to the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone
8:48: Positive mindset- Coletta emphasizes her positive and persistent approach to challenges.
11:57: Hire smart - Coletta speaks on the significance of diverse teams and creating safe environments.
16:08 - Management: Coletta shares her approach to managing potential disruptions in meetings.
17:47: Set the stage - The discussion turns to setting the stage for meetings and ensuring inclusivity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Positive mindset is key. Understand your goals and drive towards your goals with a positive mindset.
- Positive as well as persistent. Keep striving towards your goals, even when you hear the word ‘no’. If you do something that’s not correct then ask the right questions: so how do I do that?
- You can’t do everything yourself, so hire smart. Your idea that starts as a seed can grow and flourish with the right people supporting you and contributing.
- Set the stage: Let the team know your intentions for a meeting and what you are looking to achieve. Prep new hires on what meetings are for and how they work. Create safe spaces for your team to come together.
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By Sheryl Kline, M.A. CHPC
Certified High-Performance Coach | Mental Toughness & High-Performance Strategist for Female Leaders | Best-Selling Author | CEO & Founder, The Zone Lab, LLC
Sheryl Kline has spent 25+ years building Olympic-level confidence and FBI-grade negotiation strategies for world-class athletes, Olympians, and some of the most prolific female executives in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and across the country. Her proven frameworks in clarity, confidence, strategic influence and impact (Fearless Female Leadership Framework) have been deployed inside Fortune 100 and 500 companies including Google Ventures, Microsoft, Oracle, Schnitzer Properties, Autodesk, Capital One, Pixar, VMware, Bank of America, and State Street Global Advisors to name a few.
Hands-On Experience: Sheryl has personally coached hundreds of executives, team leaders, and emerging female leaders through high-stakes negotiations, career transitions, and performance under pressure. She has led mental toughness and high-performance workshops at organizations like Structured Finance Association, WIT Network, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, SHRM, CREW Network, Women in Cloud, and Jabra.
Credentials: M.A. degree holder and Certified High-Performance Coach (CHPC). Creator of the Fearless Female Leadership Journey enterprise digital curriculum and the proprietary frameworks including the ADD Emotional Agility Blueprint, Visual Optimization methodology, and the ZONED IN mental toughness system.
Published Work: Best-selling author of ZONED IN: The Mental Toughness Required for a World-Class YOU and The Fearless Female Leader: A Proven Process to Speak Up, Be Heard, and Have an Even Greater Impact. Speaker, mastermind cohort leader, and panelist for women's leadership organizations nationwide.
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