This week on the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, host Simone Morris welcomes Charlotte Dales, co-founder and CEO of Inclusively, for a lively and insightful discussion on charting your own course and building inclusive workplaces. Charlotte shares her remarkable journey—from banking at Deutsche Bank to starting successful companies and sparking positive change after being inspired by her cousin’s achievements.

Tune in for actionable tips on handling rejection, planning bold career moves, leveraging technology for growth, and embracing a mindset that keeps you in the driver’s seat—no matter where you’re starting from.

Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

• [00:00] Intro to Charlotte & Overview of Inclusively

• [00:03] Charlotte's early career aspirations and pivot to finance

• [00:07] If your career were a book—Charlotte’s title & philosophy

• [00:08] The formula for owning your career: key ingredients and mindsets

• [00:10] Stories of rejection, resilience, and not taking no for an answer

• [00:17] Strategies for self-advocacy and pitching yourself

• [00:19] Game-changing career resources (including Blinkist & AI)

• [00:22] Realizing you’re in the driver’s seat: the London story

• [00:23] Charlotte’s parting words on perseverance and choice

• [00:24] How to connect with Charlotte and Inclusively

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• Inclusively: Website

• Charlotte Dales on LinkedIn: LinkedIn

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