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Tech and the talent gap: no time to waste
Tech and the talent gap: no time to waste

Tech and the talent gap: no time to waste

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder big tech made many promises and pledges around diversity, equity and inclusion. Two years later, there’s little evidence of action or the level of sustainable change that we need to see. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 83% of tech executives are white. Business Insider’s research tracking progress in representation in the tech industry post George Floyd found that only 5% of the tech workforce, 3% of executives, and 1% of [...]

By Alana Hill|2023-08-01T09:18:23-05:00July 3rd, 2022|Leading|0 Comments

3 Coaching Questions — and How I Answer Them
3 Coaching Questions — and How I Answer Them

3 Coaching Questions — and How I Answer Them

When I’m coaching and mentoring my clients — whether as part of a larger corporate effort or individual engagements, there are a few questions that come up time and again. I thought it would be useful to go over the three most common scenarios and share my tried and trusted strategies. #1 I really want to make a big change, how do I know if it’s the right move? When I hear that someone is looking to make big changes, [...]

By Alana Hill|2023-08-01T09:18:27-05:00May 26th, 2022|Leading|0 Comments

How (And Why) To Make Measured Moves
How (And Why) To Make Measured Moves

How (And Why) To Make Measured Moves

By now we are familiar with the ‘Great Resignation’ as thousands of people embark on a COVID-induced career rethink. Gallup reported late last year that nearly half of U.S. workers are watching or hunting for job opportunities, while 35% of all U.S. workers have changed careers in the past three years. […]

By Alana Hill|2023-08-01T09:18:28-05:00May 12th, 2022|Leading|0 Comments

The biggest change I’ve seen in 16 years – and what still needs need to change
The biggest change I’ve seen in 16 years – and what still needs need to change

The biggest change I’ve seen in 16 years – and what still needs need to change

When I started out in my career in oil and gas I was the only female on my team. There were NO female leaders or managers and barely any female colleagues across the whole organization and very few in the industry itself. In the 11 years I was with my first employer, I never reported to a woman. As I look back on my 16 years since setting up 2Hill Consulting, I can see there has been some… slow… progress. [...]

By Alana Hill|2023-08-01T09:18:29-05:00April 27th, 2022|Leading|0 Comments

Put your own oxygen mask on first
Put your own oxygen mask on first

Put your own oxygen mask on first

If you’ve taken a flight you’ll be familiar with this advice in the safety announcement: “Put your oxygen mask on first before helping others.” The cabin crew are serious about this – they mean even before you help your children, which goes against every parent’s instincts! […]

By Alana Hill|2022-01-20T03:03:28-06:00January 20th, 2022|Leading|0 Comments

What will success look like for you in 2022?
What will success look like for you in 2022?

What will success look like for you in 2022?

Success comes in many shapes and sizes, personal and professional. It can be a big moment or a small step. I wrote recently about the importance of celebrating our wins and in this final article of the year I’d like to ask: What will success look like for you in 2022? And how are you making it happen? […]

By Alana Hill|2021-12-25T21:04:24-06:00December 25th, 2021|Leading|0 Comments

The Power of Owning Your Career

Season 5, Episode 1: Find a Super Mentor Creator: Simone Morris Alana M. Hill joins The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast for the kickoff of Season 5. She is an international change leadership expert, inspiring professionals to lead change in their lives and their organizations. Alana shares her secrets to career success reflecting on her engineering experiences, and advising listeners to hone in on their catalyst for change. Learn how a super mentor changed her life in this week's episode. [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-08-21T10:28:17-05:00September 6th, 2021|Podcast & Media Appearances|0 Comments

Are You Growing In The Right Direction?
Are You Growing In The Right Direction?

Are You Growing In The Right Direction?

Do you love learning for the sake of learning something new? If so, that’s great. But what’s even better is to learn something new for the sake of your purpose. […]

By Alana Hill|2021-08-12T03:09:26-05:00August 12th, 2021|Leading|0 Comments

When you get to the top, don’t forget to send the elevator down
When you get to the top, don’t forget to send the elevator down

When you get to the top, don’t forget to send the elevator down

There are many variations on the theme of this saying (I also like: when you climb the wall, throw the rope back) that speak to using our own success and good fortune to help others. You’ve worked hard to get where you are and now it’s time to elevate (pun intended!) your own goals by helping others because great leaders create leaders. […]

By Alana Hill|2021-05-06T06:25:54-05:00May 6th, 2021|Leading|0 Comments

Mentoring Matters
Mentoring Matters

Mentoring Matters

Not all heroes and sheroes fly, most simply provide mentorship to those around them. This benefit to humanity doesn’t sound like a superpower but, to those who are being mentored, it is the equivalent of an out-of-this-world force, empowering them to excel even through challenges. […]

By Alana Hill|2021-09-27T09:53:22-05:00February 10th, 2021|Leading|0 Comments