Don't Pivot, Shift Instead: Charting Your Career Path with Christine Sandman Stone

In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with Christine Sandman Stone, an author, advisor, and advocate for women in technology.

Christine’s unconventional career journey took her from philosophy graduate to accidental technologist, eventually leading global operations at Groupon and beyond.

Now in her self-proclaimed “Renaissance” phase, Christine focuses on coaching, writing, and advocating for greater diversity and inclusion in leadership roles.

Key Takeaways

• Reframe Career Changes: Christine views career shifts not as "pivots" but as deliberate, strategic moves based on self-awareness and preparation.
• Value of Experimentation: Small experiments can build confidence before big leaps, whether writing a book, starting a business, or changing careers.
• Recognize Your Energy Zones: Focus on work that energizes you and aligns with your strengths to avoid burnout.
• Women in Tech: Layoffs in tech disproportionately affect women—mentorship and networking are crucial for representation and retention.
• The Power of Prioritization: Saying no to non-promotable tasks allows you to focus on impactful, high-value projects.
• Christine shares practical strategies for navigating career transitions and emphasizes the importance of aligning work with personal values and energy. Tune in to hear her advice on creating a meaningful career while balancing life’s priorities.
• Find out more about Christine's latest work: https://www.deliveratscale.com/ or connect with her on

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