What should career-driven women strive to be?
According toElaine Culotti, the best thing a professional woman can be is herself.
But of course, it did not come without its challenges.
Culotti navigated the choppy waters of design and construction two very heavily male-dominated work environments to create her success.
So how did she make it?
So strap in ladies, because Elaine Culotti has some advice for career-driven women.
“Be aware of that,” Culotti said.
“In construction and in design, it’s just a door opener.
It doesn’t do anything else.”
What is the biggest piece of advice that Elaine Culotti has for working women?
Throughout her journey, she has gained incredible insight and as such, has formulated some sound advice.
“Never underestimate the value of being underestimated.
It’s an incredibly strong position,” Culotti said.
“To be a lot smarter than everyone thinks you are, that’s completely fine.
Do not strive to be the smartest person in the room.
You’ve got nothing to prove.”
Culotti elaborated, saying that women can assert themselves in ways that others can’t.
The societal pressures are enormous and at times can feel impossible to assuage.
That’s where Elaine Culotti comes in.
She toldThe Listthat women, no matter the walk of life, should give themselves some grace.
“We’re learning as we go,” she said.
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