S1 E7: Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready

Show Notes:

Join host James Frison on the Black Corporate Life podcast as he converses with Shawn Huggins, an experienced project management professional with nearly 20 years of experience. Shawn shares his career journey, starting from humble beginnings at NCR to navigating through various challenges in retail and technical services industries. He emphasizes the importance of staying ready and how his philosophy of ‘VAN’ (Value, Achieve, Network) has helped him excel. Additionally, Shawn delves into overcoming a severe stuttering problem with the help of mentors like James and offers invaluable advice to his younger self and other aspiring professionals. This episode champions authenticity, preparation, and the importance of lifting others as you climb up the corporate ladder.

Timestamp:

00:00 Introduction to Black Corporate Life Podcast

00:38 Meet Our Guest: Shawn Huggins

01:34 Career Journey and Early Challenges

03:57 Overcoming Workplace Obstacles

07:19 The Concept of Staying Ready

11:57 Practical Tips for Professional Success

16:32 Personal Story: Overcoming Stuttering

24:18 Advice to My Younger Self

30:48 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

 

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