S02 E13: Navigating Career Growth and Inclusivity With Charlynn Koranteng
Join us for an insightful conversation with Charlynn Koranteng, a results-driven Diversity & Inclusion leader with extensive experience in the Financial Sector. As a passionate advocate for social mobility, Charlynn empowers her community through entrepreneurship workshops and supports early-career professionals through online platforms. Outside of work, you'll likely find Charlynn at a music gig in North or East London.
Key Talking Points:
- From Inclusion to Awakening: Charlynn reflects on her upbringing in an inclusive East London community and the challenges she faced when confronted with a different environment in Essex for school.
- Being the Support You Needed: Today, Charlynn endeavours to be the support system she lacked early in her career, helping others explore their skills and fostering inclusive environments.
- Pivoting and Exploring Options: Discover Charlynn's journey of realising law wasn't her path after her first term of university, and gain insights into pivoting careers and exploring new opportunities.
- Navigating Workplace Challenges: Delve into Charlynn's advice on surviving toxic workplaces, building support networks, managing calendar priorities, and thriving in challenging environments.
- Keys to Inclusion and Growth: Explore the importance of mastering fundamentals, embracing discomfort, and leveraging data and personal stories to foster inclusion and career growth.
Don't miss this enriching conversation with Charlynn Koranteng on The Black Sherpa Podcast, where she shares invaluable insights on navigating career challenges and championing inclusivity in the workplace!
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