The Diary of a CTO [LIVE EVENT] - Sisterhood Club Social, Melbourne April 2024
We are excited to share the recording of our recent Sisterhood Club Social event, The Diary of a CTO. We were extremely grateful to have 3 exceptional Chief Technology Officers speak on career confidence and staying adaptable to tech trends. We welcomed Eglantine Etiemble, the group CTO of Pexa, Cathryn Arnold, the ex-CTO of Jetstar, and Amelia Forbes, the CTO of IBM.The panellists shared candid lessons from their storied careers to a packed room. ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube 👯♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn 🔗 Connect with Pam - LinkedIn Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions ___________________________________ Connect with Eglantine Etiemble: LinkedIn Connect with Cathryn Arnold: LinkedIn Connect with Amelia Forbes: LinkedIn ___________________________________ "You need to know what difference you bring to the equation and make it work with your environment. As women in tech, we are rare. We bring thinking of depth that is rare and ultimately very precious." ___________________________________ Key Takeaways Imposter syndrome affects almost everyone. Learn to back yourself. Always be curious, especially when you’re unsure of something. Make a habit of asking questions. Investing time in nurturing your network is vital to opening doors and new opportunities, but carefully choosing who you partner with is even more important. Plus so much more... Chapters 00:00 Introductions and career journeys31:23 The Importance of Flexibility in Supporting Women in Leadership35:16 Redefining Position Descriptions to Focus on Skills and Potential38:59 Championing and Sponsoring Talented Females for Leadership Roles39:55 Staying Ahead of Emerging Technology Trends44:05 Building Confidence and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome55:19 The Challenges Women Face in the Workplace