Jenny Wood
Jenny Wood is a former executive at Google and the author of 'Wild Courage', where she emphasizes the importance of embracing fear and unconventional traits for career success. With nearly two decades at Google, she founded the 'Own Your Career' program, guiding thousands in their professional journeys. Wood advocates for traits like being 'weird', 'selfish', and 'manipulative' as essential for personal and career growth, encouraging individuals to step out of their comfort zones and actively pursue opportunities.
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Jenny Wood is the author of the book 'Wild Courage' and founded a career advice program at Google.
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