EPISODE 44  | 35:15 min
Here are the Stepping Stones to Successful Career Progression (with Isabel Gomez Vidal, Chief Revenue Officer of Moody’s Analytics)

“Practice and preparation breeds perfection over time”

That's the motto Isabel Gomez Vidal, Chief Revenue Officer of Fortune 500 company Moody’s Analytics, used to motivate her own career growth, and it's the motto she continues to use to help others grow their own careers.

Aside from her day job as CRO, Isabel sits on the advisory board of The Posse Foundation, where she helps to create more leadership opportunities for underrepresented high school students.

In this American Dream episode, Isabel shares her professional career journey from intern to CRO and gives advice on how others can do the same.

Key Moments: 

  • (1:30) Why Isabel started her professional career in London
  • (3:30) Isabel’s journey to becoming a chief revenue officer 
  • (5:50) How Isabel discovered her passion for sales 
  • (10:05) How can young women overcome obstacles in corporate America? 
  • (15:25) How do you demonstrate authenticity in the workplace? 
  • (19:26) What Isabel does outside of 9-5
  • (23:20) Common barriers women face when trying to grow their careers
  • (29:20) How Isabel hopes to leave a positive impact on the community 
  • (35:14) Is working in finance and tech a good career path? 

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The American Dream with Elias Torres

Did you know that only 1% of startups that have achieved unicorn status are led by Latin American founders? Drift's co-founder and CTO, Elias Torres, is on a mission to change that. Every other Tuesday, he has honest, inspiring, and authentic conversations with underrepresented leaders in tech. Hear from people who have achieved their own version of the American Dream, as well as those who are creating a more equitable future for the next generation.

Elias Torres

Co-founder & CTO, Drift