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Pro's, Con's and Profitability of Being Virtual First - an Interview with Jessica Bacher

advocate leadership virtual global teams Mar 27, 2024

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It was such a joy to speak with Jessica Bacher, Chief People Officer at Prolink, who shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity in her teens and first-generation college graduate.

With the support of her parents, especially her mother's advocacy, Jessica navigated unfamiliar territory to pursue higher education. She reflects on her non-linear career path, emphasizing the value of lateral moves and project work over promotions.

Jessica also discusses Prolink's virtual-first approach, which prioritizes flexibility and work-life balance, allowing employees to work in various time zones and manage their schedules around personal commitments. This model supports the company's healthcare clients while avoiding an "always-on" culture, and it enables Prolink to tap into a broader talent pool beyond local geographies.

Key Takeaways:

The journey to leadership (00:00:00) Jessica shares her journey to becoming a first-generation college grad and a teenage m

Podcast Episode #112: "The Importance of Speaking Up and Being Your Own Advocate" - an Interview with Susan Poser

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The Importance of Speaking Up and Being Your Own Advocate

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the amazing Susan Poser (Vice President of Culture and Engagement at Oracle), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

See setbacks as opportunities instead of something to get discouraged about.
You need to be your best advocate.
If you’re passionate about something, go for it, even if you don’t have the education or experience. You can learn!
Look for jobs that bring you joy.
Always be looking for opportunities to build your skill set.

To be notified for future interviews be sure to connect with me here on LinkedIn AND to learn more about how to build the mindset and influence for real change, join our community at www.SherylKline.com.

Download a transcript of Sheryl's interview with Susan Poser.

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To your next level of impact and joy!
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3 Steps to Courageous Allyship

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3 Steps to Courageous Allyship

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Often times growth, progress and change require risk.

When an Olympic hopeful in equestrian show-jumping decides to play all out, she may decide to cut inside a jump to shave off precious time from the clock rather than choose a safer route to allow more time to get her horse balanced and straight.

If she plays all out, she takes a big risk.

Her horse may not be as able to clear the fence therefore taking down a rail and incur 4 or more faults. This would likely knock her out of qualifying for the Olympic team.

Growing and progressing in her sport will require her to take these types of risks.

The reward? Clearing the jump and proving that her sex, age and experience are good enough to contribute to the Olympic team, therefore creating a ripple effect, inspiring other young riders to work hard and take strategic chances as well.

Being a courageous ally requires risk as well.

Based on the thousands of w...