Jumping Back Into Technology after an Extended Break
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In this episode of 'Tech in the Right Direction,' host Jen interviews Sunny Weber, a seasoned technology professional and advocate for women in tech, about her journey of returning to the workforce after an 11-year break to raise her children. Sunny shares how her early curiosity in translating complex technology into relatable concepts led to a career in tech, including roles at Cisco and Intel, where she now focuses on ecosystem strategy. She discusses the transformative power of IoT in everyday life and business, emphasizing how data-driven decision-making has revolutionized industries. A core theme of the conversation is overcoming self-limiting beliefs and fear, with Sunny introducing her D.A.R.E. framework—Dream big, Remain agile, Return the favor, and Educate constantly—as a guide for career growth. She also highlights the importance of active listening, asking insightful questions, and practicing servant leadership by championing others' success. The episode concludes with Sunny’s personal inspiration from her children and her passion for empowering women in technology through visibility and mentorship.
Use the D.A.R.E. framework (Dream big, Remain agile, Return the favor, Educate constantly) to guide career growth and personal development.
Overcome self-limiting beliefs by asking 'why not?' and challenging fear-driven thoughts that hold you back.
Practice active listening in meetings to identify gaps and ask powerful, insightful questions that establish your expertise.
Serve others by connecting people, sharing opportunities, and amplifying their voices—true leadership is about lifting others up.
Fear is a sign of growth; if you're not uncomfortable, you're likely not stretching yourself enough.
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Sunny’s Career Journey and Return to Tech After 11 Years Off
“I can at least now look back and say it was worth the risk and it's okay because you can make your way back.”
Understanding IoT and Its Real-World Impact
“It's fascinating. Really though, it boils down to connecting the sensors to provide insightful information that allows anyone to run a business more efficiently and to produce more accurately.”
Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs and Fear
“You don't want to be limited by fear. You don't want to set your own ceiling. Don't put the parameters on that, you know, no one else has put.”
How Women Can Strengthen Their Voice in Male-Dominated Tech
Sunny shares practical advice for women to show up as active stakeholders in meetings—asking at least two questions, listening deeply, and challenging ideas with confidence.
Servant Leadership and Paying It Forward
Sunny explains her passion for servant leadership—helping others succeed—and shares how she gives back by connecting people, amplifying voices, and creating opportunities.
“Always be a little more excited than afraid. And by the way, if there's no fear, then maybe you should be challenging yourself a little more.”
“A leader's job is not to do the work for others. It's to help others figure out how to do it themselves, to get things done and then to succeed beyond what they thought possible.”
“You don't want to be limited by fear. You don't want to set your own ceiling. Don't put the parameters on that, you know, no one else has put.”
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