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🎧 Episode 142: From Corporate Success to CEO: Navigating Career Transitions with Tiffany Rosik

In this episode of Evoke Greatness, I welcome Tiffany Rosik, CEO of TGR Management Consulting, author, and technology transformation expert. From her early days in healthcare technology to founding her own consulting firm, Tiffany shares valuable insights about career growth, workplace dynamics, and professional development.

We dive deep into:

• The journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship
• The realities of starting and scaling a consulting business
• The importance of having a personal "board of directors"
• Navigating workplace dynamics and HR relationships
• Creative approaches to compensation discussions
• The story behind her book "That's Not the Help I Need"

🔑 Key takeaways:

1. Starting your own business requires understanding the business of consulting beyond just technical expertise
2. Building a support network or personal "board of directors" is crucial for entrepreneurial success
3. Being open-minded and willing to embrace change creates career opportunities
4. HR can be a valuable resource when approached with clear problems and specific examples
5. Compensation discussions should be backed by measurable business impacts and metrics
6. Creative compensation can include non-monetary benefits like flexible schedules and development opportunities

💡 Quotes to remember: 
"The idea of being your own boss is a very romantic idea... but it is a lot harder than some may think." - Tiffany Rosik

"I created opportunities for myself and established myself as a trailblazer in brand new projects... because I wasn't afraid to fail and I was willing to at least try." - Tiffany Rosik

"The question not asked is always no." - Tiffany Rosik

📚 Resources:

• "That's Not the Help I Need: Real Talk for Women About Winning at Work"  
• https://tgrmanagementconsulting.com/book/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyrosik/
   

If you're contemplating a career transition, looking to advance in your current role, or seeking strategies for professional growth, this episode offers practical wisdom and actionable insights from someone who's successfully navigated these challenges.

[Part 1 of 2 - Join us next week for Part 2 where we'll discuss rebuilding after layoffs, leveraging outside skills in the workplace, board service preparation, and staying relevant in a rapidly changing world.]

A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!

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