From arts admin to private equity to AI transformation | My Career Journey
Episode notes
From viola performance to arts administration to working at a private equity investment firm to global AI strategy and marketing operations at Motorola, guest Claire Potter-Schneider talks about her varied career path and how she navigates career transitions.
She also shares insights and perspectives on topics such as asking for help, promotions, translating your story and skills into value, networking, mentorship, interviews, building relationships, and more.
------
Highlights from the episode include:
0:26 - Episode intro
3:35 - Claire’s career journey
7:40 - Going into arts admin
8:22 -Transitioning to investor relations
9:46 - Culture shock of changing industries
12:00 - Learning for a completely new career shift (investor relations)
12:51 - Asking for help
14:19 - Promotions
17:21 - AI experience and learning
18:41 - Identify opportunities to provide value
19:24 - Translating your story and skills into value
21:07 - Transferable skills from music
23:59 - How anthropology helps with work
25:26 - Signs it’s time to leave a job/company
26:56 - Mentorship and building relationships
28:18 - Building relationships
29:29 - Interview prep, tips, red flags, and more
38:21 - Last thoughts and closing
------
🎙️My Career Journey is a podcast that highlights different career journeys, tackles tough topics, and shares actionable tips and insights. Hosted by Emily Banzhaf and Allegra Montanari.
------
🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms