You do not need to know everything about business to get started and position yourself as the go-to expert in your field. You do not even need to have something to sell to get started! The key is to be passionate about the change you want to see. Then, put one foot in front of the other to create that change. This is exactly what Furkan did. In this episode, she shares how she went from feeling frustrated by not seeing enough women like her in the Tech industry to launching her business and becoming the go-to expert in her field in less than two years. You become a reference in your industry when you support and surround yourself with experts who share the same mission. Furkan Karayel is multi award winning diversity and inclusion speaker and author of the best selling book “Inclusive Intelligence: How to be a Role Model for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace”. Furkan lectures at the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Master’s program at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. She is a board member for Women For Election, which supports women to succeed in Irish Politics. Her passion is leveraging women-in-tech leadership, diversity and empowering female founders globally. Furkan founded Diversein.com after 10 years of software engineering experience in multinational tech companies in Ireland. She has been honored with “Speaker of the Year”, “Diversity and Inclusion Role Model in Business”, “Trailblazer” and “Inclusive Leadership Development” Awards. Additionally, Furkan is an active speaker at international events where she shares her learnings about experiences of the tech world as a woman, her recommendations for inclusive leadership and the power of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. What you will learn:
TN243: 3 simple questions to reflect on your business before you plan your goals
TN242: Prioritizing self-care and keeping up with business in tough times – Part 2 with Melissa Tiessen and Karen Dyck
TN241: Prioritizing self-care and keeping up with business in tough times – Part 1 with Melissa Tiessen and Karen Dyck
TN240: Balancing parenting and business while growing visibility – With Tracy Oyekanmi
TN239: 7 ways to gain visibility and grow your email list
TN238: How to write content with your true authentic voice – With Janine Christie
TN237: 10 irresistible lead magnet ideas to grow your email list
TN236: Mastering your tax obligations and solutions as a global nomad – with Kathleen Di Paolo
TN235: How should I keep track of my business finances?
TN234: Where do you start when you have big ambitious ideas? – with Lisa Webb
TN233: Beyond Portable: build a business that is sustainable through any transition
TN232: The simple thing solo entrepreneurs can do to support gender diversity and non-binary people – with Cath Brew
TN231: When should I make the jump from wearing all the hats to creating a team?
TN230: What language should I choose for my content?
TN229: How do I know what I am really good at and how do I turn it into a business idea?
TN228: Honing into your zone of genius and your story – With Jo Parfitt
TN227: How should I price my services or products?
TN226: How to become the go-to expert with speaking engagements – With Jessika Lynch
TN225: How can I plan and predict my revenue goals?
TN224: The journey to business and personal growth – With Doni Aldine
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