Female leaders surround themselves with a network of successful women. Here, R2i's CEO Jennifer Quinlan shares her tips for developing your power circle to advance your career and support your personal life.
In your personal life, those with whom you associate yourself are likely to share your morals, values and personality traits. And showed that this behavior translates to the workplace as well — especially for women. In a group of 700 participants, women in high leadership roles tended to surround themselves with a network of other women who were not only successful but also well-connected.
“Whether you’re running a five-person team or a 500-person organization, having a group of trusted advisors to go to for guidance, best practices and to bounce ideas off of is crucial,” Quinlan states. “My go-to group of women is not only important for mentorship and career advice, but also for my personal wellbeing.”
Like many women, Quinlan faced challenges making her way to the top of the corporate ladder. “I’d like to say it’s been an easy path, but it hasn’t been. There weren’t a lot of women in leadership to draw upon earlier in my career,” she says. “Maybe from the outside it appeared easier than it really was. Importantly, what I figured out along the way is that I needed to build my own network and find connection with women who had with similar goals.
At R2i, Quinlan enjoys the opportunity to make things better than she found them. She says, “I get up every day excited about helping our team grow both personally and professionally, and helping our clients evolve their organizations. Ultimately, working on the things that matter to an organization brings me great satisfaction.” Finally, Quinlan is grateful for the opportunity to mentor other women that comes with her role as CEO.
In terms of aligning your career with your life purpose, Quinlan says, “It might sound simple, but I believe you have to like what you’re doing. If you don’t know the best way to tap into purpose, step back and ask yourself what matters. It’s also a good idea to seek out advice from friends or colleagues that you trust. Find mentors! Tapping into your network can provide a lot of traction. This is your community of supporters.
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