Seizing the Moment: Jenny Wood's Subway Encounter & Career Triumphs

Описание: In this riveting episode of The Life Shift, Jenny Wood recounts the fateful day she courageously ran off a NYC subway train to pursue a stranger - a bold move that would transform her love life forever.

"I said to myself, 'No, screw the universe.' And I ran off the train."

Journey with us as we delve into:

The memorable subway chase that led Jenny to her husband.
Embracing courage and going after what truly matters.
Jenny's illustrious career at Google, her innovative "Own your career" program, and a sneak peek into her upcoming book.

Jenny Wood stands as a testament to determination and initiative, rising through the ranks at Google over the last 15 years and now helming a substantial technical team responsible for a significant portion of the company's revenue. In 2021, she pioneered the "Own Your Career" initiative, training thousands in mastering the art of professional development. Formerly associated with Harvard Business Publishing, Jenny is currently penning a book championing the pursuit of goals without reservations. Beyond her corporate achievements, Jenny's life is a mosaic of passions - from flying planes and tap dancing to hiking and savoring banana bread. Residing in Boulder, Colorado, with her family, her love story with her husband Jon, sparked by that audacious subway chase, was spotlighted by the New York Times.

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Jenny Wood has grown from entry-level to an executive role at Google over her 15 years with the company, and she leads a large technical team that touches tens of billions of revenue per year. In 2021, she started a passion project within Google called Own Your Career. Through the program she founded, she’s trained 39,000 people on acing a job search, building relationships, personal branding, effective email writing, landing the right mentor, maximizing workplace influence, and most importantly, increasing confidence. A former Harvard Business Publishing writer, Jenny is now writing a book about going above and beyond to achieve your goals unapologetically. Jenny is an FAA-licensed private pilot, a daily hiker, an improv student, a tap dancer, a musical-theater lover, and a banana bread connoisseur. She lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her two young children and her husband, Jon. She men Jon by chasing him off the NYC Subway, and the New York Times featured their story.

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