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Nicole Patton: Empowering Underrepresented Groups in IT with Career Coaching

Podcast
Admin • May 12, 2023 • 2 min read
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Nicole Patton, IT trailblazer and Founder of DrivePark Consulting, mentors black youth and college students on IT careers, coaches individuals and companies on career transitions, and empowers clients with support, knowledge, and competence.

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Nicole Patton Links:   

Website: https://www.driveparkconsulting.com       

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-patton/    

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PODCAST INFO:   

Podcast website: https://www.womleadmag.com/podcast/    

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YJHMoy     

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GkmpVInAQR7Fgco0pUa1B     

RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/409442/rss     

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYDpQX16k5Uh7G7PFjMjZ8KimqoOpFF-t    

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OUTLINE:  

1:09 - Nicole Patton shares how she got her start in tech.  

3:57 - Patton talks about becoming a trailblazer in the tech industry.  

7:46 - Patton discusses her transition into a career success coach.  

9:50 - The topic shifts to whether there is less black talent in tech, and Patton shares her perspective.  

14:00 - Patton explains why she decided to start her own company.  

16:26 - The importance of telling the story of tech is discussed.  

22:41 - Patton shares advice on figuring out transferable skills.  

25:35 - Patton gives her thoughts on the future of tech in tech.  

30:41 - The conversation ends with a discussion on how to get more women into tech.  

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