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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Janet T Phan, the Founder and Executive Director of Thriving Elements and Senior Technical Product Manager for Amazon\\u2019s Project Kuiper.

She has a vision to develop and empower young women in STEM to make a sustainable impact and inspire the next generation of women leaders.

Janet talks to Phil about the value in making ourselves replaceable in the industry. She also discusses why \\u201cno\\u201d can mean a whole new world of opportunities for you.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

Technology grows every day. If we make ourselves as replaceable as possible, then we show up for ourselves, and allow our skillsets to be easily passed on to others.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

In a previous role, early in her career, Janet told her manager that she had aspirations to be a manager herself. This was met with derision by her superior, and unfortunately changed her attitude towards Janet into one of negativity.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Janet was part of a huge global launch that went exceedingly well, impressing the global leadership, despite their reservations about her way of implementing it.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

IT is ever evolving and requires a universe of different backgrounds and perspectives to make its applications as universal as possible. This means that it requires inclusivity and diversity in order to function at its best.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 Janet was inspired by her professor.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013Do now, and ask for forgiveness later.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 That becoming a manager was almost impossible.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Janet would focus on data analysis.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Expanding into technical product management

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 A love of people.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Exploring areas where true positive impacts can be made.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 American football, snowboarding, surfing, wakeboarding and other physical pursuits.

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FINAL CAREER TIP

Anytime you face rejection or hear the word \\u201cno\\u201d, remember that NO stands for new opportunities.

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BEST MOMENTS

(3:57) \\u2013 Janet \\u2013 \\u201cTrain the next generation and make opportunities for them\\u201d

(15:25) \\u2013 Janet- \\u201cIT is an ever-evolving field\\u201d

(16:41) \\u2013 Janet \\u2013 \\u201cThere are so many opportunities for people who are from different backgrounds. You don\\u2019t have to enjoy or love computer programming to be in it\\u201d

(17:24) \\u2013 Janet \\u2013 \\u201cWe need all personality types in order to make technology successful\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. \\xa0And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PhilBurgess

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess

Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess

Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 JANET T PHAN

Janet T Phan is the Founder and Executive Director of Thriving Elements and Senior Technical Product Manager for Amazon\\u2019s Project Kuiper.

She has a vision to develop and empower young women in STEM to make a sustainable impact and inspire the next generation of women leaders.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 JANET T PHAN

Twitter: https://twitter.com/janettphan09

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janettphan/

Website: https://thrivingelements.org/

Book Website: https://boldly-you.com/