Sep 13, 2021
Communication is critical to our career success. And yet, many of us expect people to just know what we’re dealing with and respond in kind.
Are you frustrated that you keep getting passed over for a promotion? Or that your colleagues don’t recognize your accomplishments?
Well, did you tell your boss you wanted to move up? Or mention the extra work you did on a project to your team?
Brenda Denbesten is a successful chemical engineer and career empowerment coach on a mission to inspire more women to become engineers and advance to positions of leadership in STEM fields. She has 15 years of experience in the mining and manufacturing industries and hosts the YouTube series Chronicles of a Female Engineer.
On this episode of Career Confessions, Brenda joins me to explain why it’s crucial to communicate what you need in the workplace, offering advice on how to manage expectations as a new mom and initiate strategic conversations based on business needs.
Brenda describes how she developed her inclusive, open leadership style and what she does to build credibility with her team.
Listen in for Brenda’s insight on building confidence through action and learn to communicate your value in a way that will advance your career!
Key Takeaways
Brenda’s career path as a chemical engineer in mining and manufacturing
How an experience with a breast pump inspired Brenda’s coaching practice
The mom guilt Brenda felt coming back to work after maternity leave
Brenda’s advice on managing expectations in the workplace as a new mom
Why you must communicate what you’re going through with your boss, peers and partner
How Brenda developed her inclusive, open leadership style
What Brenda does to build credibility with her team
The 3 things Brenda works on with her career coaching clients
What inspired Brenda’s YouTube Channel—Chronicles of a Female Engineer
Brenda’s go-to advice that confidence comes through action
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Resources
Chronicles of a Female Engineer on YouTube