In this episode, Johneen shares her journey from a curious child aspiring to be the first woman in space to becoming a leader in the IT industry. She discusses her early experiences in IT, the challenges she faced in the airline industry, and her transition from technical roles to leadership positions. Johneen emphasizes the importance of curiosity, networking, and building relationships throughout her career. She reflects on her time at Microsoft, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the significance of supporting her team. Johneen also shares her career philosophy, highlights, and advice for young professionals.Links and locations of the podcast Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0zu1gsYgd0rmXCXNwXTRWIAmazonhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9c73deb7-75af-44fa-ae40-70506949bdccApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sympa-says/id1809071990Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vh/6572789Goodpodshttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/sympa-says-681171iHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sympa-says-272967966/OvercastPocket Castshttps://pca.st/67eufjizChapters00:00 Curiosity Sparks a Career in IT03:03 Journey Through Early Career Experiences06:04 Transitioning from Technical Roles to Leadership08:51 Navigating Challenges in the Airline Industry12:08 Leadership Philosophy and Team Dynamics15:03 Building a Network and Career Progression18:05 Joining Microsoft and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome20:49 Career Transitions and Family Priorities24:08 Reflections on Career Highlights and Advice