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Caroline's work combines: Business, Education, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Milton Academy
Bachelor's Degree
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Northwestern University
Graduate Degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
American University
Graduate Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Chief Executives:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Graduate Degree: Elementary Education and Teaching
Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
First I found a career where I knew I could make an impact (education) and joined Teach for America
2.
Then I wanted to understand how corporate leaders managed to successful results so I pursued my MBA
3.
Then I wanted to deliver results to a wide range of companies through strategy consulting @ Deloitte
4.
Then I became a mom and wanted to spend less time at client sites across the country
5.
Then I was selected for a Chief of Staff role that would give me new challenges and opportunities
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Do you think that is really the right choice? Won't you derail your long term career?
How I responded:
You have to take everything in perspective and realize that you will likely be working for 30-40 years of your life. Take risks! Do something new! A career path decision you make at 21 won't impede any other paths you may want to take. Don't think of it as a career ladder but rather a career matrix/lattice.