82: Networking, Financial Planning, and Saying NO with Tamara Sniffen

Embracing Only: Workplace Culture & Career Development for BIPOC Leaders

Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we delve into the power of networking, financial planning, and how to say no with Tamara Sniffen, an authentic, high-energy, and highly accomplished executive with a remarkable track record of resolving complex challenges to drive growth. Discover why being curious is so important and why feedback is a gift.

Tamara’s personal brand is rooted in a unique blend of operation optimization, organizational governance, financial expertise, culture change, and strategic vision. She is the VP of Commercial Excellence at Stryker and as the president of Stryker’s Women's Network, she's championed company-wide policy changes and diversity training and cultivated an inclusive work environment.

Key Discussion Points:

03:29 Career Advice for Middle Management: To move from middle management to a more executive role, focus on building your network.

05:20 How to Build Your Network: Acknowledge when people offer to help and mentor you and take advantage of those offers.

11:02 The Gift of Feedback: Many women have perfectionistic tendencies and may fear feedback but feedback is a gift that can help you grow.

18:12 Operating from Authenticity: The key to figuring out what authenticity means to you is asking yourself what you value the most.

25:07 Getting Paid for Your Worth: Get curious. Speak to your HR partner about what the pay range for your role is, where you fall in that range, and if there is room to negotiate.

31:52 Financial Planning: Getting clear on your financial goals will not only help you to prioritize where you spend your money, but it will also help you in your negotiations at work.

35:12 Saying No: If you say yes to every opportunity you will not be able to show up in all areas of your life in the way you want to. To make saying no easier, offer a solution with it.

In Summary: Tamara Sniffen encourages us to take advantage of mentorship and networking opportunities and to pay attention to the feedback we receive. She challenges us to get curious and to understand our values as those will guide all other aspects of our lives.

Resources from this episode:

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Ready to make a change?

→ If you are struggling to navigate your corporate career but are ambitious and have goals you want to accomplish quickly, Olivia is the coach for you. She can help you reach your goals.

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→ If you are ready to leave corporate or you want to start a profitable side brilliance but you’re unsure of the next steps, Archita can guide you through a successful transition to entrepreneurship.

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Connect with your hosts:

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Ready to make a change?
→ Struggling with your corporate career but have big goals?
Reach out to Olivia on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.
→ Ready to leave corporate or start a side venture? Archita can guide your next steps.
Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.