Dr. Mary Dwyer's Journey From Medical School Faculty To Study Abroad CEO at IES Abroad
A big thank you to our sponsors and partners who keep this podcast and newsletter free to our community:
- Power-up your online business and digital marketing with Kajabi, the #1 all-in-one course hosting and marketing platform for organizations gearing up for the knowledge economy. Get a 30-day Free Trial here! (aff link)
- Not a graphic designer but need stunning graphics? Create stunning graphics with ease using Canva's intuitive design platform built for non-designers. Choose from a wide range of customizable templates and design tools to bring your creative visions to life. Get a 30-day free trial of Canva Pro. (aff link)
Today on the podcast, I’m sharing an interview with Dr. Mary Dwyer, CEO of IES Abroad, one of our field's leading education abroad program providers. I was fascinated by Mary's unlikely journey from medical school faculty to study abroad CEO (without ever having studied abroad herself).
Mary and I talk about the challenges facing women in work today and the strategies organizations can implement to support more more women in work and in leadership roles. We also discuss the value of hard work, showing up, and taking charge of your career trajectory.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- How Mary went from medical school faculty to company CEO
- How Mary went from a life as a traditional faculty member in the academy to a CEO of one of the largest program providers in IE
- Where she gained her initial international experience (hint: it wasn't through a traditional study abroad program)
- The biggest challenges Mary faced when making the transition (and how her faculty colleagues reacted to the choice)
- How Mary navigated the more “gentile” world of IE after a long career in the hyper-competitive, cut-throat environment of a Research I medical school
- What Mary sees as the biggest challenges facing professional women in IE (and any industry) today
- How IE organizations can support the growth of women in IE organizations
- How the data sets gathered by IES each year can help professionals advocate for more resources in IE
- The most important characteristic you need to be successful in your career
- When talking about diversity in study abroad - where are all the men? And what IES is doing to support more men to study abroad
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
- IES Diversity Initiative
- IES 50 Year Study
- Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Whenever you're ready, there are 2 ways I can help you:
1. If you're still looking for traction in your global education career, I'd recommend starting with an affordable course:
→ The Global Pro Labs & Certificate Program: Gain the skills and foundational knowledge needed to launch and grow a career in global education. These Labs focus on five core functional areas of the field that every global education professional should understand. Receive a Certificate of Completion to share on LinkedIn. Join 150+ students here.
→ The Global Pro Career Institute: Steal my secrets that have helped me and my students build standout personal brands, stunningly impressive bodies of work, powerhouse networks, and dream candidate applications. Join 500+ students.
2. Promote your business and brand to 17,000+ Inside Study Abroad subscribers and community members by sponsoring the podcast and newsletter.
3 Secrets To Build Your Study Abroad & Global Education Career...
WatchĀ our free workshop onĀ launching and leveling-upĀ your career in global programs - and learn how I went from intern to executive in just 4 years!Ā