FLIPPING THE BARREL “Crafting Career Paths: Decision-Making and Future Building” with Whitney Eaton, EVP of People & Sustainability at TGS.
Aug 29, 2023
Whitney Eaton, EVP of People & Sustainability at TGS, discusses the significance of seizing opportunities, redefining gender roles in parenting, normalizing mental health experiences, exploring career paths, finding diverse work environments, and navigating parental leave and work.
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Overcoming Self-Doubt
- Ignore self-doubt and seize opportunities when you're in the room.
- Hard work and dedication are as important as intelligence for success.
Gender Norms Defied at Home
- Whitney's parents defied gender norms, raising her without limiting beliefs on gender roles.
- This upbringing allowed her to view gender as irrelevant to career and life choice.
Normalize Mental Health Care
- Remove stigma around mental health; treat it like physical health.
- Encourage therapy and support to normalize mental health challenges.