Tech Policy Field Guide: Insights from Chelsea Magnant
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Tech Policy Field Guide: Insights from Chelsea Magnant

I recently sat down with Chelsea Magnant - Vice President at Breakwater Strategy and former CIA analyst and Google policy lead - to demystify how tech policy works in the private sector. From understanding the difference between public and product policy to translating government experience and pitch-perfecting your search, discover how to position your skills for high-impact tech policy roles.

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Navigating the Boutique Consulting Pivot: A Perspective from the Inside
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Navigating the Boutique Consulting Pivot: A Perspective from the Inside

I recently sat down with Meaghan Dolan from Eagle Hill Consulting to discuss a path many mission-driven leaders consider but few fully understand: boutique consulting. Discover how to shift your mindset from government stewardship to creative problem-solving, translate your public sector experience, and navigate the practical realities of boutique firm culture.

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Identity Beyond the Badge: My Last Day at the CIA
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Identity Beyond the Badge: My Last Day at the CIA

I cried on my last day at the CIA. Leaving was my choice, but handing in my badge meant leaving behind an identity I had wrapped myself in for years. Here is what I have learned since about untangling our self-worth from our work, avoiding burnout, and remembering that your job is what you do, not who you are.

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The Networking Barrier: Why It’s Easier to Give Help Than to Ask for It
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The Networking Barrier: Why It’s Easier to Give Help Than to Ask for It

Why is it so much easier to offer help than to ask for it? When you are job searching, reaching out to your network can feel vulnerable and awkward. Discover how to reframe your mindset around networking - from feeling like a "burden" to creating an opportunity for genuine connection - so you can confidently land your next role.

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Asking For Help is Hard! Here’s Some Practical Advice for Formulating Your Ask
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Asking For Help is Hard! Here’s Some Practical Advice for Formulating Your Ask

Asking for help is hard, but in today's tough job market, it's an essential skill. If you aren't getting traction on your networking messages, you might be missing a crucial step. Learn how to approach outreach with empathy and use this 5-step framework to formulate a clear, actionable ask that makes it easy for people to say yes.

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