How Identity Has Influenced a Public Relations Consultant at a Medical Transport Company's Career
Navigating a male-dominated EMS industry, the public relations consultant found mentorship from "strong female leaders" crucial for career advancement. Confidence in one's skillset, conveying that "you have something of value to say," proved essential to earning trust and reliance from colleagues.
Leadership, Confidence, Overcoming Challenges, Mentorship, Male-Dominated Industries
Advizer Information
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Nicole Michel
Public Relations Consultant
A Global Medical Transportation Company
California State University Chico
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Creative Writing, Journalism
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Communication and Marketing
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Look to strong female leaders for guidance and mentorship
2. Remember your strong skillset and bring confidence to male-dominated environments
3. Convey confidence to build trust and reliance on your skills
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a woman in emergency medical services, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
I have historically looked to other strong female leaders within the organization to learn and adopt how they navigate the industry and conduct themselves. EMS is a primarily male-dominated industry.
Looking to strong female leaders who came before me and observing how they have gotten as far as they have in their careers was probably one of the most important things that I did for myself. I think the other thing is reminding yourself that you have a strong skillset and you bring something to the table.
When you enter a room that is primarily men, you have something of value to say. If you convey that level of confidence, people will start to trust that you know what you're doing. They will begin to rely on the skillsets that you have because you are confident in what you do.