Senior Director: My Best Career Advice For Reaching The Top Without Playing The Game

In this episode, Ato speaks with Joyce Idoniboye, Chief People Officer at Oxfam GB she is an accomplished Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience spanning the non-profit, investment banking, and legal sectors.

In this episode we discuss:
Why Joyce risked everything to move to London
How she went from working in a hotel to Chief People Officer
How to stand out to your manager and get promoted
Negotiating your salary
Career Skills that will be valuable in an AI world
How to stand out in the job market and much more


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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Preview
1:10 - Intro
1:21 - Meet Chief People Officer, Joyce
3:18 - Growing up in foster care
7:01 - Reconnecting with my sister was a miracle
10:23 - From homeless to working in a hotel
14:58 - Why I wanted more for myself
18:26 - If you’re hungry people will help you
21:43 - Tide Ad
23:02 - Key steps to becoming a Chief People Officer
34:10 - How to be your authentic self at work
41:44 - What I do as a Chief People Officer
47:45 - Dealing with imposter syndrome
53:59 - Savvy Wallet Ad
54:08 - How to stand out to your manager
59:56 - How to show value to your company even if you work from home
1:03:04 - Is working hard or selling yourself more important at your job
1:07:51 - Signs your company won’t promote you
1:11:18 - Key steps to get promoted at work
1:17:02 - Does job hopping help your career?
1:19:50 - Skills that will always be relevant in an AI world
1:24:40 - How to negotiate your salary
1:28:04 - How I would get a job in this tough job market
1:31:01 - Key lessons learnt from a 20+ year career
1:32:55 - Final words


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Disclaimer: The information contained on this video is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, financial advice. I am not a financial advisor and the information in this video is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.