Significant Career Lesson From a Head of ESG at Compass Diversified
Zoe, Vice President, Head of ESG at Compass Diversified, emphasizes the significant impact of networking, stating "it's always about the people," and advocating for a mindset of continuous learning from others' experiences to unlock career opportunities and gain valuable advice. This approach, combined with humility— "always having a mindset of learning from others"—has proven highly beneficial throughout their career.
Networking, Mentorship, Career Advice, Leadership, Humility
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Zoe Koskinas
Vice President, Head of ESG
Compass Diversified
University of Western Sydney
UCLA Anderson School of Management - EMBA
Business & Related
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Climate, Environment and Sustainability
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Always network and be open to meeting new people.
2. Learn from others by having a mindset of continuous learning.
3. Understanding the paths of those who came before you can be helpful in your career journey.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
I would say to always network. Be open to meeting new people in whatever situation you are and hearing their stories. It's always the people before you that have paved the way for things to happen.
Understanding the path they've walked on is always really helpful for your own career. You can get advice from them, and it also creates opportunities through people they know and industries they know.
So, it is always about the people. Dropping your ego in that process is also important. Don't go in thinking you know everything. Always having a mindset of learning from others is what I think has been the biggest learning lesson that has impacted me positively in my career.