Our guest for today is Vanessa Vallely, Founder and Managing Director of WeAreTheCity.com, a non-profit organization providing resources and job opportunities for women across the United Kingdom and India. Vanessa throughout her career has advocated for equal opportunities for women in the workplace and provides resources for women to progress in their careers. Her advocacies and mission were recognized in 2018, receiving The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Gear up! Get right into the episode and learn from Vanessa how women can leave a lasting legacy in the world!

In this Episode:

[00:01 - 09:04] Opening Segment

I introduce and welcome Vanessa Vallely
Keynote speaker
Gender equality advocate
Consultant for government and corporate organizations
Vanessa gives background on her story
Influence from her mother working 4 jobs
Working at the tech industry
Relationships with people are crucial

[09:05 - 21:51] Communicating Diversity and Inclusion

Vanessa walks us through the beginnings of We Are The City
Advocates equal opportunities for women
Helps companies retain top female staff
Trains women to advance in their careers
Overcoming judgments from having a unique accent
Taking elocution lessons
Listening to Queen Elizabeth II’s speech
Being proud of who she is
Participating in Toastmasters
Vanessa talks about the services offered by We Are The City
Opening opportunities for women
Training women to be in the leadership room
Fostering diversity and gender inclusion in the workplace

[21:52 - 32:50] Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Unique communication challenges that women face
Jobs that are too prescriptive
Presentation of job opportunities for women
Language being used for women
Launching her organization in another country
Motivations for expanding in India
Adjustments based on the Indian context
A unique opportunity to forward their mission
Vanessa shares this amazing story about her book
Included in the “40 things to do before I was 40”
Leaving a lasting legacy for women empowerment
Stay focused on your goal

[32:51 - 44:37] Setting Expectations with the Family

The most impactful conversation of your life?
Conversation with her English teacher and mentor
Pay attention to your LinkedIn profile
One communication skill you wish you had more of in the past?
Learning how to stop her mouth and engage her brain
Listening
How to balance work and family
“No talk about work” during family time
Give time for your kids
Set expectations
Who is the best communicator you know?
Her mother

[44:38 - 46:56] Closing Segment

How to find Vanessa
Links below
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“That LinkedIn profile is an opportunity for you to sell yourself. You’re allowed to brag and boast a little bit.” - Vanessa Vallely

“Work is important...but you can’t get [the] time back with people.” - Vanessa Vallely

Resources Mentioned:

Vanessa’s book: Heels of Steel

Email vanessa.vallely@wearethecity.com to connect with Vanessa. Check out her personal website and LinkedIn and Twitter pages to learn more about her. Visit their website to know more about their work and https://wearetechwomen.com/ to get updated on opportunities for women in the tech industry.

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