035 Paulette Altmaier: Practicality and Flexibility in Career Planning
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In this episode, we sit down with Paulette Altmaier, a STEM professional who shares her journey of moving from engineering to business management, and her current focus on education technology and mentoring social enterprises. Paulette shares valuable advice for anyone wanting to pursue a career in STEM, especially women, and debunks common myths about the industry. Emphasizing the importance of being practical about growth areas and being open to learning new things on the job, she also stresses the need for women to promote their accomplishments and not limit themselves by thinking of themselves as "women in STEM" but rather as STEM professionals. Join us as we learn from Paulette's insights and experiences, and gain valuable advice for anyone wanting to succeed in the world of STEM.
What You'll Learn:
- Why you should coin yourself as "STEM professionals" and not restrict yourself as a "woman in STEM."
- The importance of a work-life balance.
- How to figure out if your passions will lead you a successful life & when to know how to stop.
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