How To Build Professional Relationships With Executives As A Non-Executive - Tips from a Sr. Director of Engineering in Tech (With Bao Chau)

Are you looking to move forward in your career and build strong relationships with senior leaders? In this episode, Bao Chau, a respected Asian female leader in tech, shares her expert advice on how to cultivate professional relationships with executives, even if you're just starting out. Bao Chau offers a monthly exercise that can help you build a strong network of supportive executives, as well as tips on what questions to ask senior leaders and how to stay in touch with your network. She also provides three important criteria for finding the right job and company, especially if you're underrepresented. Plus, Bao Chau emphasizes the importance of diversity in interview panels and how it can positively impact your career. Tune in for actionable advice that can help you take your career to the next level! ✔️A monthly exercise to build a strong network of executives even if you are junior ✔️What questions to ask senior leaders ✔️An easy way to stay in touch with your network of executives ✔️3 criteria to discover if the job and company are right for you especially if you are underrepresented ✔️The importance of diversity in interview panels   Other Episodes You’ll Like: Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals Overcoming 6 Common Thoughts Holding You Back from Staying Connected With People From Your Past: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/overcoming-6-common-thoughts-holding-you-back-from-staying-connected-with-people-from-your-past 9 Ways To Maintain Your Professional Network Without Being Awkward: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/9-ways-to-maintain-your-professional-network-without-being-awkward A Breakthrough Career Conversation You Need To Pursue Your Dreams (With Google UX Researcher Ojuolape Junaid): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/find-courage-even-if-you-are-scared-of-embarrassment-with-google-us-researcher-ojuolape-junaid How To Gain Support In Meetings By Building Strategic Relationships (with Diana Dreyer): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-gain-support-in-meetings-by-building-strategic-relationships-with-diana-dreyer How You Can Assemble a Powerful Advisory Team To Support Your Career (with Sabeen Syed): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-you-can-assemble-a-powerful-advisory-team-to-support-your-career-with-sabeen-syed How To Get Adopted By Sponsors And Mentors (With Vanitha Ponnarasi): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-get-adopted-by-sponsors-and-mentors-with-vanitha-ponnarasi   Free Resources: TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak Ask me your question for the next episode here: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter   Talk or Workshop on Speaking Up With Assertive Communication Services: https://assertiveway.com/services Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ Contact me info@assertiveway.com Or via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/   About Assertive Way: Website: https://assertiveway.com Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915   #NetworkingForSuccess #CareerGrowth #Executivesupport #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInTech #MinoritiesInTech #JobSeekers #InterviewSkills #ProfessionalAdvice #CareerTips

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