Welcome back to The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast!

In this episode, host Simone Morris sits down with technology executive Irina Dymarsky, a trailblazer known for leading complex, transformative initiatives and currently serving as the head of IT at Avixa. Irina opens up about her career journey—from a childhood ambition of becoming a business executive to navigating the zigzags of corporate life and embracing each new opportunity as a chance to grow. Together, Simone and Irina dive deep into what it really means to be in the driver's seat of your own career, sharing actionable insights on intentionality, the importance of having a North Star, building your "board of directors," and how to manifest your professional goals. Whether you're aiming for your next promotion or reimagining your path at the top, this episode offers strategies, real stories, and inspiration to help you own your journey and design your career for impact. Don't miss Irina's practical tips—from leveraging project management skills for personal growth to the magic of putting your ambitions out into the universe!

Let’s dive in!

✴️Episode TimeStamp:

00:00 Success: No One-Size-Fits-All Path

05:58 "CIO Journey Realization"

09:06 Evaluating Progress Toward Your Goals

13:12 Project Planning and Career Resilience

14:47 Career Planning and Promotion Tips

18:46 Continuous Growth and Good Deeds

23:13 "Range: AI's Limitations"

25:17 "Designing for Impact"

✴️Resources:

• 52 Tips for Owning Your Career Book by Simone E. Morris Leverage online resources: Social media, LinkedIn, podcasts
• Networking and asking peers for recommendations
• Continuous learning through books and connecting with industry peers (i.e., Podcast “Acquired,” book “Range”)

✴️Connect with our guest, Irina Dymarsky, at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinadymarsky/.

✴️Connect with the show's host, Simone E. Morris, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemorris/.

✴️To apply to be a guest or recommend guests for the show, visit

bit.ly/pooycshowguest.

✴️ Get More Support for Your Career:

🟢 Get Simone's Book, The Power of Owning Your Career (https://bit.ly/3xlYyl6)

🟢 Get Simone's Book, 52 Tips for Owning Your Career (https://bit.ly/43JTV03)

🟢 Get Simone's Book, Achievement Unlocked: Strategies to Set Goals and Manifest Them (https://bit.ly/3TD8rlD)

🟢 Book a complimentary coaching exploration call with Simone at https://www.careerbreakthroughcall.com