

For so many professionals in today's competitive job market, the tension between wanting to do something good and wanting to be seen as being successful, is a heavy decision to make. Or, if you're anything like Susy Schöneberg, current Head of Flexport.org, you create your own path. Join Susy...
For so many professionals in today's competitive job market, the tension between wanting to do something good and wanting to be seen as being successful, is a heavy decision to make. Or, if you're anything like Susy Schöneberg, current Head of Flexport.org, you create your own path. Join Susy for a live Q&A to discover how she was able to create so much value for her organization that she was able to curate three separate roles sans job description. Sign up and submit your question today!
Susy is an experienced logistics professional and leads Flexport.org, a cross-functional group within Flexport that ensures that sustainable solutions are integrated across the company. She is passionate about matching corporate assets to the needs of nonprofit organizations to tackle humanity’s biggest challenges. Prior to joining Flexport, Susy worked in corporate strategy and sustainability management at Deutsche Bahn/DB Schenker, one of the largest mobility and logistics companies in the world. Susy lived in Europe and Asia for her undergraduate studies and holds an MBA from UC Berkeley.
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If you could Which give an advice to your 15 years ago self what would it be?
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How do you get a job as a Technical Project/Program Manager, if you haven't hold that position but have many transferable skills.
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How do I narrow down the web technology role I want to work in? They all seem interesting to me. Should I focus on the field that will get me a job the quickest?
How do you manage the voice in your head (that we all have) that tells you something isn’t possible?
How can you best ensure what you want to do actually has value for the business and frame that value for the leadership?
After trying several different paths, how do you find the right path for yourself. Sometimes it seems like you’re going in circles, doing what you think will help you but not what you enjoy.
Are these roles directly with the companies outlined?
Do you think a company would hire someone with a beauty/cosmetics background into tech?
How do you go about researching a new job/career when I don’t know what I would like to do or know how to do?!?
What about working at Flexport keeps you motivated everyday?
Any tips for those with disabilities who may require a more flexible schedule and/or less than the usual 40 hours per week? With most postings listed as "full-time", it can be difficult to...
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How can a senior professional with 15-20 yrs experience return to work after a 4 year sabbatical
'm entering a new geographic market; I'm wondering how much (if at all?) I should consider compromising on the 'wanting to do something good' part in order to secure cashflow - and perhaos what...
How do you stay focused on your goal (career change) while having to earn a living during the career transition?
How to get confidence in choosing the path and not to make the wrong choice under the influence of the current carrier trends?
What have you found most useful in creating balance between managing people and managing work/tasks/strategy?
What tools and resources did you initially use to begin forging your own path?
What sources of support or guidance did you find most useful in developing your career?
What's the advice when you're new in US and have 10+ years of experience in another developed market?
What is something you do on a daily basis to further your career? Thanks Susy!
What questions did you ask yourself before making important career decisions?
What are your thoughts on counteracting a 'bro culture'?
What were some pivotal points in your career that have helped you get to the place you are now?
What's the best way to gain and leverage your champions (influential leaders who believe in your skills and growth)?
Can you share what criteria you’re using to define good and successful?
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