#77 | Darine with Maryam Aziz: Redefining Success With Non-Career Paths

Season #3

It used to be that people would map out their careers in a very linear fashion. Work hard as an individual contributor, then become a team leader, then become a manager, then become … But things don’t always turn out as planned. Our STANDOUT guest Maryam Aziz is a remarkable woman who has charted a non-linear path to become the Chief Operating Officer of the Board Diversity Network and an independent consultant specialized in finance, compliance, risk management, and governance.

 

In this conversation Darine and Maryam discuss topics, such as:

  • The transferrable skills you learn while working in different industries

  • How Maryam stays motivated and resilient in the face of challenges

  • Advice to aspiring leaders who are exploring non-traditional career paths and seeking to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields
  • Plus much more...

 

Connect with Maryam Aziz: 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/maryamaziz 

https://www.boarddiversitynetwork.ca/ 

 

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be: 

Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

 

Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

 

Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

Spotify: https://postly.link/f36

Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR

YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

 

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How To Stop Being A People Pleaser

How To Craft Your Own Success Story

Becoming a Leader in Tech