Empowering Women in Leadership: Insights from CEO Elissa Sangster

In this episode of the "Work From Your Happy Place" podcast, host Belinda Ellsworth interviews Elissa Sangster, the CEO of Forte, an organization dedicated to empowering women in business. <br />In this inspiring episode, Elissa shares her insights on taking ownership of your career, advocating for your professional development, and embracing change to achieve success. <br />Elissa stresses the importance of evaluating what is important to you and defining your own criteria for success. She encourages listeners to make changes and take action when necessary, without fear. For women, success often includes factors beyond title and pay, such as proximity to home, flexibility, and a supportive network. <br />Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and strategies for listeners to take control of their career paths and emphasizes the importance of support, mentorship, and advocacy for women in business. <br />Join Belinda’s membership program and discover the art of creating and sharing amazing experiences with like-minded people, all from the comfort of your own home. You get to connect with others online, learn new skills and techniques, and grow your network without ever having to leave your computer screen. To know more, click on the link <a href="https://workfromyourhappyplace.com/vip/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://workfromyourhappyplace.com/vip/</a> <br /><br /><b>Key Learnings:</b> [03:18] Importance of being proactive in career discussions and goal-setting. [05:50] Understanding the difference between mentors and sponsors. [08:34] Evaluating your criteria for success and being willing to make changes when necessary. [16:41] Building enduring relationships, retaining partners, joining and connecting. [29:54] The importance of market-driven concepts and aligning goals with the target audience. <br /><br /><br /><br /><b></b><br /><b>About the Elissa Sangster -</b> <br />Elissa Sangster's career took a significant turn after earning her MBA from Texas A&amp;M University. She joined t