Episode 44: How to identify your goals and ambitions early in your lab career
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Episode 44: How to identify your goals and ambitions early in your lab career

Summary

In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast hosts Lona Small, Tywauna Wilson, and Stephanie Whitehead sit in on a roundtable discussion to talk about simple steps to identify goals and ambitions early in your career journey.
‘If you stay ready, you don’t need to get ready’ ~Will Smith
 
Are you ready for the next "big" job opportunity that may come your way?
In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast hosts Lona Small, Tywauna Wilson, and Stephanie Whitehead had a great roundtable discussion on simple steps to identify goals and ambitions early in your career journey. 
 
The podcast hosts discussed:
  • How to assess your skills, interests and values.  
  • How to research alternative job responsibilities or work environments
  • Setting short term and long term career goals. 
 
Listen to this full episode to get detailed information on maximizing your career journey by staying prepared for your next opportunity! 

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Creators and Guests

Stephanie Whitehead
Host
Stephanie Whitehead
Executive laboratory leader with a warm and friendly demeanor always! Skilled at conflict resolution. Team builder who is acutely attentive to internal and external customer needs. Punctual problem solver and avid multitasker. Track record of being an essential part of the management and laboratory team and instrumental in providing effective solutions that produce immediate impact and contribute to the establishment’s long-term success. Co-host for the internationally streamed laboratory podcast, eLABorate Topics. This weekly podcast shares messages related to laboratory and leadership. In addition to her career in laboratory medicine, Stephanie plays an active role in the local community through her involvement with organizations such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Junior League of San Antonio and the Girl Scouts of America.
Tywauna Coach Tee Wilson
Host
Tywauna Coach Tee Wilson
Leadership Maven , International Trainer, Author, Laboratory Mentor, and Career Success Coach for Professionals Who Are On the Move. Tywauna Wilson is a leading authority on using your strengths to stand out above the crowd. You want to be the best, but you feel like you can’t. Your career is stalled, and you feel like you’re in a rut. It’s time to get unstuck! Mentorship with Coach Tee can be the catalyst that you have been waiting for to ignite your passion, push you past your limits, and inspire you to achieve success!