Powerful Professional Women

Success isn't just the result of talent or luck—it's often the byproduct of grit and perseverance. In this episode, Joan Arnold, Partner at Troutman Pepper, unveils the role of grit in her own journey to success. Joan's candid discussion on the tenacity and mindsets that fueled her career rise serves as an inspiring lesson. Listen in to glean insights into why grit could be the unsung hero of your own success story.

Every stage of our career comes with its unique challenges and learnings, and the beauty lies in how universal some advice truly is. In episode four, Grace Perez-Navarro, Former Director of the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, returns to shed light on lessons that apply whether you're just starting out or you're at the helm, leading others. Tune in and discover the ageless guidance she offers, ensuring each of us finds advice to carry forward in our own journey.

Courage is often celebrated in the leaps we take, but true bravery can also be found in the steps we choose not to make. In this episode, Grace Perez-Navarro, Former Director of the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, dives into this facet of courage. Grace's exploration of when and how to say 'no' reminds us that every decision shapes our journey. Listen in and be inspired by her wisdom on navigating life's crossroads with conviction.

In our second episode, don't miss Caroline's continued conversation as she expands on connections, sharing lessons that have guided her in crafting a career and life she loves. Her reflections, filled with personal anecdotes and universal truths, have even shifted my mindset, especially her emphasis on minimizing clutter as a key to success. This genuine look into her journey offers something for all of us, inspiring new ways to approach our lives and daily routines.

The saying goes, it’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know. But that’s just half the story. What’s missing is, it’s also about being somebody a who-you-know wants to get-to-know. Caroline Ciraolo is someone everyone wants to know. She’s one of the most powerful and successful lawyers in Washington D.C., and an extraordinary woman who opens doors for people all the time. If you want real-world insights into being connected like Caroline, then listen to this podcast episode.

Welcome to Powerful Professional Women. We're empowering, informing and inspiring women to create careers and lives they love!For each episode, we invite a successful professional woman to share her story in front of a live audience.We highlight the real-world practices she's discovered along the way that have been key to her success.We're creating a space to celebrate professional women and learn what's worked for them. Every woman's path to success is her own. So in this space, you can take what works for you and set aside the rest.I'm your host, Heather Fincher, an attorney specializing in tax law, practicing in Washington, DC. And I want you to leave each episode inspired and empowered to be your most powerful professional self!