How Identity Has Influenced A Lead Consultant's Career At Scoot Education
Carmina notes that while education is generally a woman-dominated field, leadership positions in corporate education settings often lack female representation, leading to the realization that it's important to "use [her] voice more." Carmina learned that opinions matter and bring a different perspective, particularly in presenting and selling offerings in the education field.
Women in Leadership, Assertiveness, Corporate Education, Strategic Thinking, Diverse Perspectives
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Carmina Portea Amador
Lead Consultant
Scoot Education
Chapman University
Loyola Marymount University, M.A. Urban Education - Policy & Administration
Anthropology, Sociology
Education, Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Importance of using your voice and expressing opinions, especially in corporate education where women may be less represented in leadership.
2. Overcoming the stereotype that women in education are only caring and compassionate, and demonstrating strategic and business-oriented skills.
3. Bringing a unique perspective to presentations and sales of educational offerings, highlighting the value of diverse viewpoints.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a woman in the educational industry, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
I would say that, in general, education could be considered a woman-dominated career. You see mostly women in classrooms.
However, as you transition into a corporate education career, you'll likely see fewer women in leadership positions. Something I learned in my first year as a consultant was that I need to use my voice more. I need to express my opinions and strategies and, in some ways, be a little more assertive.
When we think of a woman in an educational career, we often think of someone caring, compassionate, and kind. We don't always associate women with being strategic, business-oriented, or in sales.
I've learned over the past three years in the company that my opinions matter. I bring a different perspective than some of my colleagues when presenting our offerings or selling them in the education field.