Ep. #005 Engineering a Better Future: My Path to Senior Director at Slack

Join us on an inspiring journey with Susanna Khatchatrian, Senior Director of Engineering at Slack, as she shares her remarkable path from studying by candlelight in Armenia to leading at one of the tech industry’s giants. Born during the challenging times of Soviet Armenia, Susanna’s story is a testament to the power of persistence, and resilience. Susanna manifested her dream life with vision, hard work and positive outlook.

In this episode of the Soulful Entrepreneur podcast, Susanna delves into her unconventional choice to enter STEM, influenced by her father’s wisdom and vision. Her narrative is not just about climbing the career ladder but also about navigating through significant cultural and economic shifts, finding purpose in adversity, and channeling her skills for greater social impact.

Discover Susanna’s leadership style and the criteria she uses to hire for positions in her department.

Reflect on your journey and share how you’ve navigated your path to success and purpose. How does your story intersect with the themes of resilience and leadership? Join the conversation and be inspired by the power of endurance and vision in shaping a successful and impactful career.

#PositiveMindset #Empowerment #Slack #Persistence #DataScience #manifestation #dreamlife

CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Intro
1:08 – Choosing STEM Education
5:50 – Moving to the US Experience
8:30 – Securing US Scholarship
12:16 – Balancing Motherhood and Education
19:05 – Embracing Positivity and Manifesting a dream life
20:30 – Stress Management Techniques
22:30 – Mental Work Strategies
26:14 – Leadership Styles
28:35 – Challenges as a Female Leader
31:38 – Leadership Growth at Slack
35:30 – Armenian Influence on Leadership
39:40 – Using Anxiety as a Strength
41:37 – Overcoming Limits
42:50 – Key Qualities for Success
46:20 – Defining a Successful Day
49:34 – Tech Industry Advice for Young Women
53:19 – Hiring Priorities in Tech
56:31 – AI Impact on Labor Market
59:00 – Skills for Today’s Competitive Market
1:00:35 – Leadership Advice for Young Girls in Tech
1:01:36 – Exciting Projects and Lessons Learned
1:05:20 – Identity Beyond Titles
1:06:25 – Advice to 17-Year-Old Self
1:07:15 – Future Career Chapters
1:08:45 – Closing Words

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