Ep.126 Karen’s Recipe for Bold Career Decisions and Thriving in Data
Update: 2024-12-11
Description
What does it take to find your space and thrive in the data industry?
For the last episode of 2024, Lizzie Harris steps into the hosting seat to interview Karen Jean Francois in front of a live audience at Kingfisher. Over the past two years, Karen has made courageous career decisions—voluntarily taking redundancy, leaving a job that wasn’t right for her without having another lined up, and ultimately joining B&Q as a Data Product Manager in a role that stretches her beyond her comfort zone.
In this candid conversation, Karen shares insights on:
- The emotional and practical side of making bold career moves—and lessons learned
- How networking and relationships can supercharge your data career
- Breaking down misconceptions about what it means to work in data
- Tips for finding mentors and being an ally in the data space
- The journey of starting and hosting a podcast for women in data
With audience Q&A and real-world advice, this episode is packed with inspiration for anyone navigating their path in the data world. Don’t miss it!
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