About this episode

Katy McFee discusses how to leverage a non-traditional background as an advantage in pursuing executive roles.

If you've ever thought "I don't have the right background," this one's for you. I'm busting the myth of the traditional career path and showing you how to position your experience as your edge as you aim for executive roles. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why the "traditional background" for executives is mostly a mythHow a non-linear or non-traditional path can actually be a competitive advantageThe 4 shifts that help you reframe and communicate your experience with confidenceHow to connect your backgro...

People in this episode

Host: Katy McFee

Topics covered

• non-traditional career paths
• executive roles
• career advancement
• reframing experience
• competitive advantage

Keywords

• non-traditional background
• career path
• executive roles
• reframe experience
• confidence

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