065 | Andrea Lehman | Success Factors to Achieve Your Career Goals

In today’s show, Chris interviews Andrea Lehman, Business Development Manager, Traction on Demand. In this show, Andrea shares some key attributes which can help you enjoy continued success in your career,

This show starts with Andrea recalling her life before Student Works. Possessing a strong independent streak, Andrea was always friendly and gregarious. Listeners will learn how the Student Works program helped Andrea discover her true calling. Andrea reveals that accountability and networking are two of the most important values/skills that she picked up from the program.

After Student Works, Andrea spent six months traveling the world. Interestingly enough, she landed her first job interview which she was still traveling. Her first job, as a sales professional in the technology space, helped her pick up some important real-world skills. Do sales skills come in handy once you work yourself up the corporate ladder? 

After this stint of hers, Andrea got an opportunity to work with a psychological assessment company. Following this interesting experience, she opted to her Masters in Leadership. Can education help experienced professionals who have already risen in ranks?  

In the next segment of the show, Andrea shares her experience with running her consultancy. While she enjoyed financial and professional success, she chose to move on in a very short time. Why did Andrea make this decision? In this segment, listeners will learn why it is important to choose a profession that aligns with their personality and temperament.

In the final segment of the show, Andrea reveals some interesting details about her current work at Traction on Demand. A VP of sales at her previous organization, Andrea is employed as a Business Development Manager right now. Why did Andrea make this switch? She states her reasons. 

Towards the end, listeners will learn some excellent lessons on mentorship, self-belief, and self-improvement. Tune in for some great nuggets!

 

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