Cecilia Correa joined Cisco because the Senior Director of Safety Model Advertising and marketing simply over a yr in the past. How did she domesticate a profession she cherished? By following what energized her most: enabling creatives to do their finest work in a area that impacts each single business on the planet. For those who additionally wish to do work that’s energizing and significant, go to our openings.
Take into account the place your passions intersect
What led you to advertising and marketing in know-how?
Cecilia Correa: I’ve at all times been drawn to the intersection of enterprise and storytelling. There isn’t a higher house to deliver these two issues collectively than the tech class the place markets are continually being formed and made. There may be a lot innovation and at all times new tales to be to be instructed. I like how advertising and marketing helps us all see alternatives and make sense of the fast-paced digital transformation we stay and expertise on daily basis.
Expertise finally touches each business, each system of the world. It’s such a vital a part of what each group is driving in service of delivering higher worth and outcomes to the audiences that they serve. It’s a privilege to work in know-how as a result of it impacts merely the whole lot. Cisco helps companies leverage know-how to rework and drive higher outcomes and experiences for everybody, powering an inclusive future for all. It feels so significant to be part of that — and assist steward what the model stands for within the safety house.
Do work that excites you
What recommendation do you may have for different leaders?
Cecilia Correa: I’ve at all times cherished working with artistic groups and initiatives. Ideating, constructing, making issues collectively. I selected to remain centered on the extra artistic facet of promoting, although different areas perhaps would’ve given me quicker paths for promotions as a result of there have been extra senior roles obtainable. And I don’t remorse that. I believe all of us ought to observe our instincts to deal with the issues that actually encourage us. What I like about my job at Cisco and the work that I’ve accomplished over the previous 25 years is the collaboration on significant work with artistic thinkers and makers: from designers to writers, strategists, illustrators, photographers and filmmakers. I prioritized that over the whole lot else.
“What I like about my job at Cisco and the work that I’ve accomplished over the previous 25 years is the collaboration on significant work with artistic thinkers and makers: from designers to writers, strategists, illustrators, photographers and filmmakers. I prioritized that over the whole lot else.”
– Cecilia Correa
What profession recommendation do you give your daughters?
Cecilia Correa: Early on in my profession, I believe I took the whole lot method too critically and was fairly onerous on myself. Over time, I realized to chill out extra and have enjoyable alongside the best way – and it made such a distinction. When you possibly can let your guard down at work, be extra open, be extra susceptible, there are such a lot of extra connections which might be constructed and a lot extra creativity.
“When you possibly can let your guard down at work, be extra open, be extra susceptible, there are such a lot of extra connections which might be constructed and a lot extra creativity.”
– Cecilia Correa
Able to discover a profession you’re keen on?
Keep tuned for extra profession insights from Cecilia Correa throughout Nationwide Cybersecurity Consciousness Month. For those who’re additionally pushed by artistic enablement throughout business, take a look at our open roles.
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