Have you ever experienced a time when you felt your career advancement was hindered?  You are not alone. In this interview with Wendi O. Brown, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) shares incredible tips, insights and actions that she took to create opportunities to grow her career. Find out how the power of being intentional not only advanced Wendi's career, it led her to pursue being and an expert in Cyber Security and achieve two master degrees. 3 Power Tips To Be Intentional and Advance Your CareerBe ready for opportunities. Practice your elevator pitch and be ready to respond to introductions with a charismatic and engaging response.Dedicate time to learning. If you see a new trend, explore what you need to do to become a subject matter expert.Believe you have everything you need to create a new way to solve challenges and share that knowledge with confidence."People are always watching you. Be ready to be interesting naturally. Have things to say about yourself in a charismatic way. When you are conversational, it draws people in. "- Wendi O. BrownIn this engaging episode with Wendi O. Brown, you will discover how she learned about Cyber Security and received two Master's Degrees. Wendi shares the moment she realized Cyber Security would be a growing field.Find out how you can evaluate opportunities and expand your knowledge to become an industry expert like Wendi O. Brown.Discover Wendi's examples of leadership, grit and how being intentional in your career will lead to big opportunities. Strategies to Leverage Your Communication Skills with Senior Management to Protect Your Position in The Workplace: Effective communication is key to safeguarding your position at work. Start by aligning your conversations with management to the company's goals, showing you understand the bigger picture. Regularly update leadership on your projects' progress, highlight how it contributes to overall objectives. This not only illustrates your competency but keeps you on their radar.Demonstrate your problem-solving skills through effective communication. When issues arise, bring them to management's attention along with proposed solutions, rather than just complaints. This portrays you as a proactive, solution-oriented employee.Additionally, articulate your career aspirations, showcasing your long-term commitment to the organization. This also helps management consider you for future opportunities that align with your growth path.By leveraging communication strategies, you can strengthen your relationship with management, enhance your visibility, and fortify your position in the workplace.Wendi delivered one of the most popular presentations about Confidence and Visibility. Thank you Wendi O. Brown for being a featured guest and speaker for HerCsuite™ mentorship program. HerCsuite™ Radio is sponsored by HerCsuite™ Leadership Development programs and Circle 8 Mentorship Program designed to advance women at every career phase. Schedule a call and learn how you can advance more women in your organization with HerCsuite™ Mentoring Programs. HerCsuite™ Founder and Podcast Host Natalie Benamou can be found on LinkedIn | HerCsuite™ LinkedIn | HerPower2 LinkedInThank you for listening to the show and shining your light out in the world! We would be honored if you subscribed and shared this episode with a friend or colleague today.Resources:www.warriorwendi.comwendi@warriorwendi.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendibrown/