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Black Corporate Life

Join host James Frison on the Black Corporate Life podcast as he converses with Shawn Huggins, an experienced project management professional with nearly 20 years of experience. Shawn shares his career journey, starting from humble beginnings at NCR to navigating through various challenges in retail and technical services industries. He emphasizes the importance of staying ready and how his philosophy of 'VAN' (Value, Achieve, Network) has helped him excel. Additionally, Shawn delves into overcoming a severe stuttering challenge and offers invaluable advice to his younger self and other aspiring professionals. This episode champions authenticity, preparation, and the importance of lifting others as you climb up the corporate ladder.
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1. Introduction to the Black Corporate Life Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Meet Our Guest: Shawn Huggins (00:00:38)

3. Career Story and Early Challenges (00:01:34)

4. Overcoming Workplace Obstacles (00:03:57)

5. The Concept of Staying Ready (00:07:19)

6. Practical Tips for Professional Success (00:11:57)

7. Personal Story: Overcoming Stuttering (00:16:32)

8. Advice to My Younger Self (00:24:18)

9. Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways (00:30:48)