Career Change & Networking Tips from a VP-Turned-Journalist – Manjula Selvarajah [Video]

Join Angela as she interviews Manjula Selvarajah, a former VP of marketing turned journalist, technology columnist, and podcast host of MaRS Discovery District podcast, #SolveforX. Manjula shares her journey from VP of marketing to journalism, offering valuable insights into career transitions and the power of networking.

Manjula’s story is not just about personal triumphs but also about valuable life lessons on the significance of building allies, the power of mentorship, and the importance of staying true to one’s passion. Through this engaging dialogue, listeners will gain insights into the tools referenced by Manjula that have guided her through various career transitions and how these can be applied to their own leadership journey.

Key Topics Covered:
• Overcoming Career Transition Challenges
• Building Confidence in Career Pivots
• Networking Strategies for Success
• Empowering Underrepresented Groups in Leadership
• Insights from the MaRS Discovery District podcast, #SolveforX

Stay connected to the great work that Manjula Selvarajah is doing by checking out Tamil Women Rising and tuning into her podcast, Solve for x, where she continues to share pioneering stories in technology and innovation.

Whether you’re considering a career change or seeking to empower others in their leadership journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories to help you unlock your full potential!

And if you are an experienced leader or have any learnings or leadership tools you’d like to share, please drop them in the comments 🙂 Let’s continue to inspire and empower each other on our leadership paths.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro
00:32 – Manjula’s Career Insights
05:26 – Career Transitions Framework
09:23 – Building Leadership Communities
12:06 – Inspiring Leadership Development
17:10 – Leadership in Underrepresented Groups
21:01 – MaRS Discovery District podcast, #SolveforX epiphanies
25:54 – Unleashing Potential

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