54 | Heather Costa | How to Unlock Potential: The Power of Self-Aware Teams

Podcast • February 1, 2025

 

In today’s episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast, Nicole is joined by Heather Costa, the Director of Technology Resilience at the famous Mayo Clinic.

 

The conversation explores Heather’s transformative journey, emphasizing the power of self-awareness, adaptability, and playing to one’s strengths. Through reflective anecdotes and insightful analogies, Nicole and Heather discuss the importance of embracing imperfection and fostering an environment where diverse talents thrive.

 

Throughout the discussion, Heather shares her passion for building resilient teams and cultivating psychological safety within organizations. She underscores the value of diversity in thought and experience, stressing that effective collaboration stems from intentionality, empathy, and leveraging individual strengths.

 

This episode offers a sense of connection and mutual inspiration, providing you with the motivation to embrace your unique capabilities and strive for continuous growth.

 

Don’t miss another episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast. Leave a review and subscribe today!

 

What You Will Learn In This Show:

  • Heather’s work with the YouthBuild program, which helped high school dropouts earn their GEDs and gain trades training.
  • Heather’s belief in experiential learning and the value of practical application in career growth.
  • The challenges and opportunities in the field of cybersecurity, especially for women in technology.
  • The role of psychological safety in fostering a sense of belonging and growth within a team.
  • And so much more…

 
Resources:

Mayo Clinic

Heather’s LinkedIn

 

In today’s episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast, Nicole is joined by Heather Costa, the Director of Technology Resilience at the famous Mayo Clinic.

 

The conversation explores Heather’s transformative journey, emphasizing the power of self-awareness, adaptability, and playing to one’s strengths. Through reflective anecdotes and insightful analogies, Nicole and Heather discuss the importance of embracing imperfection and fostering an environment where diverse talents thrive.

 

Throughout the discussion, Heather shares her passion for building resilient teams and cultivating psychological safety within organizations. She underscores the value of diversity in thought and experience, stressing that effective collaboration stems from intentionality, empathy, and leveraging individual strengths.

 

This episode offers a sense of connection and mutual inspiration, providing you with the motivation to embrace your unique capabilities and strive for continuous growth.

 

Don’t miss another episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast. Leave a review and subscribe today!

 

What You Will Learn In This Show:

  • Heather’s work with the YouthBuild program, which helped high school dropouts earn their GEDs and gain trades training.
  • Heather’s belief in experiential learning and the value of practical application in career growth.
  • The challenges and opportunities in the field of cybersecurity, especially for women in technology.
  • The role of psychological safety in fostering a sense of belonging and growth within a team.
  • And so much more…

 
Resources:

Mayo Clinic

Heather’s LinkedIn

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