316: Standing Out Is Crucial and Be Remembered For The Right Reasons with Leila Singh

<p>In this week’s show, Phil talks to Leila Singh, a tech industry career coach who works with high-achieving career professionals who may be feeling stuck, frustrated and undervalued. She has a passion for bringing out the best in others which she does through the mi-brand academy.</p> <p>She is also a TEDx & Keynote Speaker, an Author and host of the mi-brand HQ podcast.</p> <p>Leila talks about why hard work is only part of the reason you’ll advance in your IT career. She also discusses why you need to be remembered for the right reasons to the people who matter.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>TOP CAREER TIP</strong></p> <p>Hard work alone is not enough to succeed in your career. You also need to make yourself know, and to stand out in order to advance.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>WORST CAREER MOMENT</strong></p> <p>Upon joining a new organization, Leila quickly began to realise that the culture was not compatible with her own values. It also taught her the value of standing out for the right reasons.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CAREER HIGHLIGHT</strong></p> <p>Leila counts her entire career trajectory as her career highlight, which was diverse and colourful at the outset. Hard work and dedication has seen her identify the path she always desired, and she has made fruitful leaps and bounds ever since.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T</strong></p> <p>The industry is exciting dynamic, and filled with opportunities for all kinds of people with all kinds of skill sets. The playing field is level and open, and all are welcome.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>THE REVEAL</strong></p> <p><strong>What first attracted you to a career in I.T.?</strong> –</p> <p><strong>What’s the best career advice you received?</strong> – To make yourself known</p> <p><strong>What’s the worst career advice you received?</strong> – That one cannot move on without experience.</p> <p><strong>What would you do if you started your career now?</strong> – Leila would travel a very s