From Corporate to Consulting - Ex-Amazon Leader Lands School District Contract After C-Suite Layoff

Anniedi Essien, Idem Spark CEO, interviews social impact strategist Tiana Symmonds, Founder of AskTiana Solutions a featured speaker in our Swagger School® roundtable series on Consulting the Workplace of Tomorrow for a spotlight on Architecting the Future of Tech and Education Leadership.

Tiana discusses how shifts in the technological landscape are changing the way leaders must think and operate to ensure both organizational and academic success in a rapidly evolving world.

In this conversation, Tiana Symmonds shares her journey of transitioning from a corporate career to launching her own consulting business as an independent consultant and coach to senior executive and academic teams. The ex-Amazon architect is bringing spreadsheets and soul to the boardroom as she embraces her “W2 Freedom Season” as an early retiree.

She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to prioritize her health and well-being, the importance of adopting a CEO mindset, and the strategies she employed to secure contracts and build meaningful partnerships. Tiana emphasizes the significance of community support, healthy boundaries, wellness practices, and embracing authenticity in navigating career changes and achieving personal growth.

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Key Takeaways:
-Rebuilding my career was something that happened before the layoff.
-I can bring spreadsheets and soul into the boardroom.
-I made a commitment to health wellness and financial wellness.
-I learned to blend analytical rigor and deep empathy.
-Successful consulting isn't about patching holes; it's about re-engineering organizations.
-Moving from the employee mindset to the CEO mindset is crucial.
-True freedom isn't accidental; it's architected.
-Define your list of what you will and won't do as an independent consultant.
-Community support is essential for growth and resilience.
-Embrace your authenticity and unique story.


Chapters

00:00 Rebuilding After Layoff: A New Beginning
04:51 Transitioning to Consulting: The Architect Mindset
11:59 Shifting Mindsets: From Employee to CEO
14:59 Wellness Practices: Reclaiming Energy and Clarity
18:45 Sustainingf Success: Ownership and Resilience
20:37 Advice for Consultants: Embrace Action and Community

To learn more about AskTiana Solutions and connect with Tiana, visit her at https://www.asktiana.online/

Keep in touch with Tiana on LinkedIn, visit her at   / tosymmonds  

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