Join us for an engaging conversation with Lucile Kamar, an esteemed DEI strategist, career coach, and international speaker, as she shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in rural France to becoming a key advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Lucile opens up about her transition from human rights law to the tech industry and the ways she has leveraged her privileges for career advancement. She also candidly discusses her personal battle with mixed anxiety and depression, and how this experience has fueled her passion for promoting mental health awareness in the workplace.
Lucile dives into the power of vulnerability and resilience in leadership, especially in the tech sector. She recounts a pivotal moment of anxiety before a keynote speech that became a turning point in her career. Through sharing her story, Lucile highlights the importance of fostering psychological safety and authentic connections within teams. We explore practical strategies for building resilience, such as the five C’s—connection, communication, and more—along with the need for validating emotions and adaptability to navigate career challenges successfully.
In this episode, we also discuss the critical aspects of setting career ambitions and boundaries, with a special focus on women’s professional growth. Lucile sheds light on the “tiara syndrome” and the necessity of proactive communication with line managers about career goals and salary expectations. We explore practical exercises to establish healthy workplace boundaries and the significance of team communication in respecting them. Finally, Lucile shares her insights on the excitement and challenges of working in startups versus larger companies, the importance of self-advocacy, and the impact of mentorship and career resets.
Tune in for a wealth of insights and strategies to empower your career transformation and achieve professional balance.
