083: What it Means to be a CTO in 2022 with Jessica Popp

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let’s talk about what it means to be a Chief Technology Officer in 2022!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I have a simply extraordinary guest on the show this week! I invited Jessica Popp, CTO at Ada and fellow champion for women in tech, to speak to us all about what it means to be a CTO in 2022 and some IMPORTANT mindset tips and tools you can use as you navigate your career in tech. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ready to learn some important lessons around expanding your skillset, imposter syndrome, improving your leadership, and more? </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let’s go to the show! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We dive into:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jessica’s personal story and how she came to work as CTO at Ada</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Switching fields after a long time - and the mindset work it took to do it!</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">What it means to be a people & organization focused CTO</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Being a successful CTO in 2022 (and why this can mean different things!)</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">THREE key takeaways to help you navigate your own career</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">An IMPORTANT and underrated move that can actually expand your skillset</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some TIPS for landing a new leadership role in the midst of the Great Resignation</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">And more!</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Useful links!</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Doors are open to Lit Up Leadership Academy! If you are ready to light up your career this year and accelerate your success (without the burnout), then make sure you join Lit Up Leadership Academy before doors close on Jan 31st.</span> <a href="https://tonicollis.com/academy"><span style= "fon