20: Navigating Big Career Shifts: Lessons from a Recruiter

Her Leading Story: What happens when talented and professional women find fulfilling work

With Amanda Mayeux

This week, Julie interviews Amanda Mayeux, an executive recruiter in the tech industry. They discuss the evolution of Amanda’s career, especially how she moved from textiles, apparel, and merchandising into recruiting. Amanda also shares what it’s like to work as a recruiter and how she’s navigated working at a large tech organization. Finally, we discuss her plans to engage in executive coaching and career development.

Key Points Discussed:

• Career Journeys: How an internship at Ralph Lauren led to a career pivot, and how Amanda navigated it.
• Taking Risks: How Amanda has been able to step into the unknown, take risks, and bet on herself throughout her career.
• The Role of Recruiters: Amanda explains the difference between in-house and agency recruiters, and how each can play a pivotal role in your career development.
• Navigating Career Shifts: Amanda discusses strategies for navigating through large organizations, including the importance of networking and mentors.
• Gamification of Work: How Amanda gamified her work day to be more productive and enjoy her role more.

Whether you're contemplating a career pivot or want to reflect on ways to reinvest in your current role, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom to guide you along the way.

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Amanda supports humans navigating their external environment as they ignite, evolve, and expand their inner environment. She has over 13 years' experience working alongside business leaders and growing companies of all sizes in the technology, advertising, marketing, and fashion industries. She has a bias for taking aligned action and a passion for optimizing a life that supports your unique goals and desires.

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