ROADMAPPINGYOURCAREER SUCCESSDenise HortonDirector of Ecommerce, ComcastSheSays Denver Leadership Committee

Welcome & Thank You

A LITTLEABOUT ME• My life

– Married 20 years to Jay– Mom to crazy Stella– Passions: skiing, biking, climbing,

art, music, theater– SOS Outreach mentor– SheSays Denver Leadership

Committee• My career

– Director of Ecommerce @ Comcast– Farmer

TONIGHT’SWORKSHOPThe Key QuestionsPutting it all in perspective and checking in on your career health

3 Stages of Your CareerWhat each stage requires in terms of career strategy, skills and relationships

Career InventoryTake stock of your career assets and how to strengthen your skills, experiences and relationships

Your RoadmapA step-by-step approach to consciously creating career success and fulfilment

Start with the 62 and subtract your age

How many followers do you have on Facebook, LinkedIn,Twitter, Instagram, etc?

You are at your retirement party and

are asked to give a speech. How

many people will you thank for

supporting you during your career?

What % of your total lifetime income will you make after the age of 40?

THE ANSWERS

How many years you have left to

work

On average, a career lasts 45

years.

# of followers the average

American has via their social

nets

Number of people most of us believe have

positively impacted our

career in some way

On average, people make 85% of their

income > age 40.

62 minus 1,000 5-7 85%

4 GOLDEN QUESTIONS

ANNUAL CAREERHEALTH CHECK

Am I learning? Am I making an impact?

Am I having fun? Am I fairly rewarded?

1 2 3 4

Get paid for what you love to do.

YOUR CAREER SWEET SPOT

Career Sweet SpotWhat are

you good at?

What do you love to

do? What does the world

value?

THE THREE STAGESOF YOUR CAREER

3 • Post college – 15 years• Build your personal brand• Create building blocks &

habitso Get informedo Get engagedo Become an expert in

something (discover your sweet spot)

o Communication skillso Seek feedbacko Build value

Start Strong

Discovery & Skill Building

Reach High Find Your Sweet

Spot & Stand Out• 15 – 25 years

• Create true differentiation• Master your sweet spot

(How many hours does it take?)

o Continue learning, asking to lead new projects, stretching

o Proactively deepen your relationships

o Seek feedbacko Build value

• 25 years - retirement• Be an agent of purpose

and active wisdom• Pass the torch of your

expertise & mastery• Apply thoughtful

experimentationo Contemporize your

skills and your context

o Seek out reverse mentorship

o Stay fresh; be curious

Go FarPass the Torch &

Find a New Flame

Your Career Success Roadmap

SheSays Denver Career Success Series#1: Roadmapping Career Success Thursday, February 16th 5:30 – 7:00 pm @ Effective UI Align your passions, goals and talents to design a career roadmap leading to personal fulfillment and success. Instructor: Denise Horton, Director of Ecommerce, Comcast #2: Research & Resume Tuesday, February 28th 5:30 – 7:00 pm (Modworks) Present your best self in your resume, LinkedIn profile or portfolio. Researching tips to help you focus your career search and prep for interviews. Instructors: Shayne Ravin is the VP of Permanent Placement, Creative Group & Angie Birkey, VP, Human Resources & General Counsel, Location3 Media

#3: Interviewing & Salary Negotiation Late March 5:30 – 7:00 pm (downtown location) How to make a great impression during interviews and negotiate salary and benefits once you get an offer. Cost: $5 Instructor: The Creative Group

#4: Grow Where You Are Planted Monday, April 25th 5:30 – 7:00 pm (General Assembly) Do you love where you work today but want to get promoted? Run the company one day?! Learn how to position yourself for the best projects, pitch for a new role or get on the radar for that big promotion.

#5: Becoming A Leader Mid-May, 5:30 – 7:00 pm (downtown location)