Harnessing Transferable Skills and Overcoming Unconscious Bias with Marsha Kerr Talley

Candid Conversation with Marsha

Join us for an emotional yet inspiring episode as Marsha Kerr Talley bravely shares her personal journey, highlighting the often unseen struggles faced by many. From her battles with high blood pressure, the challenges of single parenting, to even managing a toxic relationship, Marsha walks us through her life's tumultuous path with brutal honesty and unwavering courage.

Taking us on an insightful voyage of self-discovery, she emphasizes the crucial role that networking played in her journey. Marsha uses her narrative to shed light on the often unnoticed elements of 'transferable skills' and 'unconscious bias'. She paints a clear picture of how these elements subtly influence our lives and can initiate a ripple of impact beyond what we intended.

This deeply personal episode delves even deeper as Marsha shares her health scare - a diagnosis of high blood pressure leading to chronic kidney disease, all triggered by chronic stress and a toxic relationship. Her fight for survival, despite being in the prime of health otherwise, serves as a stark reminder of the unseen battles people fight every day.

In this episode, Marsha impresses upon the listeners the significance of identifying and harnessing transferable skills. She uses her powerful narrative to illustrate how she managed to take seemingly unrelated skills and apply them to her career progression. Also, she addresses 'unconscious bias', a hidden yet immensely influential force shaping our perceptions of others, based on superficial factors.

Wrapping up her story, Marsha imparts a hopeful and comforting message - one of finding the strength to rise above life's trials, and the importance of recognising and tackling our biases. Her message is a powerful reminder that every individual is equipped with the skills and resources to overcome life's hurdles, and we have the power to control and eradicate biases within us.

Join us in this enlightening and uplifting episode, and remember, no matter the challenges that life throws at you, you have the power to rise, shine, and triumph. Until next time!