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Career Boosters: Building Your Network of Influencers and Community Support

I wouldn’t be where I am today without my network of connections, advocates, and sponsors. Those people who know the value of your work, and make sure others do too - especially…

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Career Boosters: Building Your Network of Influencers and Community Support

About this session

I wouldn’t be where I am today without my network of connections, advocates, and sponsors. Those people who know the value of your work, and make sure others do too - especially when you’re not in the room or when you don’t have a seat at the table just yet. While mentorship plays a tremendous role in guiding our journey, that’s just one piece of the puzzle. There are “career boosters” all around us. My favorites come in the form of an advocate to shine a light on your value, a supportive community, and a healthy dose of self-promotion.

In this chat we will discuss:

  • Going beyond the mentor: How and why to identify a sphere of influencers
  • Women helping women: raising each other up
  • Being your own advocate: getting self-promotion just right (without being braggy)

Meet the speaker

Melissa Nacerino

Melissa Nacerino

Head of Global Channels & Alliances at Netskope

Melissa Nacerino maintains nearly two decades of experience managing highly successful teams while building and executing partner marketing strategies within the cybersecurity and IT industry. She is a recognized advocate and frequent speaker on the topics of women in tech and inclusion, equity and diversity.
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