How Identity Has Influenced A Principal Owner's Career At CEA Strategies
Early in their career, the professional felt pressure to "be seen but not heard," a common experience for women. Now, they leverage their experience to mentor other women, helping them build confidence and "own their agency" to achieve their full potential in a still uneven playing field.
Overcoming Challenges, Executive/Leadership, Mentorship, Confidence, Women in Leadership
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Tracy Campbell
Principal / Owner
CEA Strategies
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Leadership Certification, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Creative Writing, Journalism
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Tracy emphasizes the persistent gender inequality in the professional world, highlighting the challenges women face in having their voices heard and achieving equal opportunities.
2. She encourages women to own their voices, build confidence, and exercise personal agency, advocating for a level playing field where everyone can reach their full potential.
3. Tracy's passion for mentoring women and helping them navigate their careers to achieve success is a key takeaway, reflecting her commitment to empowering others.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a woman, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
Women face a different career challenge than men. The playing field is still uneven for women.
When I started my career, I was part of a generation that believed in doing as asked. We were meant to be seen but not heard.
We didn't necessarily have a voice or personal agency in many conversations. These were predominantly male-driven, and the heads of companies were mostly men. We still see this today.
If I could go back, I would shed that mentality of being different. I wouldn't have done those things. I would have owned my voice and built my confidence.
I would have owned my agency, my personal agency, and encouraged everyone else to do the same. We still need to create a level playing field for women so they can achieve their highest potential.
Now, in my later career, I can help mentor women and guide them to where they need to be with confidence. That is one of my biggest passions.