Many of us seek external validation over internal acknowledgement. What if you validated yourself by recognizing your own successes, values, and internal power? Why wait for others to see your value when you can show it yourself? Our guest Alejandra Torchia, SVP Technology, Global Infrastructure Solutions at Equifax, shares how she’s learned to acknowledge her authentic self. Tune in to this episode to discover:

✔️ Why to stop expecting people to recognize you and start recognizing yourself.

✔️ Practical strategies to recognize and affirm your own contributions and worth in the workplace.

✔️ The importance of tapping into your internal power and values for influential leadership

✔️ Seven key traits that distinguish strong leaders from the rest and the biggest gap of them all.

 

✅ About Alejandra Torchia: Senior Vice President, Technology Global Infrastructure Solutions Equifax, WATT Women Advancing Tech Together EFX Advisory Board Member 2023 Start House Foundation Non-Profit Board Member

 

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