Fern
Johnson
TEDx Speaker | IT Executive | Global Transformation Leader at The Fern Effect
"Navigating Career Pivot Points: How Early and Mid‑Career Technologists Build Momentum and Lead with Confidence"
"Navigating Career Pivot Points: How Early and Mid‑Career Technologists Build Momentum and Lead with Confidence"
Thu May 14 - 1:40 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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05/14/2026 1:40 PM
05/14/2026 02:00 PM
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"Navigating Career Pivot Points: How Early and Mid‑Career Technologists Build Momentum and Lead with Confidence"
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"Navigating Career Pivot Points: How Early and Mid‑Career Technologists Build Momentum and Lead with Confidence"
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"Navigating Career Pivot Points: How Early and Mid‑Career Technologists Build Momentum and Lead with Confidence"
"Navigating Career Pivot Points: How Early and Mid‑Career Technologists Build Momentum and Lead with Confidence"
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Session: Navigating Career Pivot Points: How Early and Mid‑Career Technologists Build Momentum and Lead with Confidence
This TED‑style session equips early and mid‑career technologists with the clarity, confidence, and strategies needed to navigate career pivot points and accelerate their growth. Drawing from 30+ years as a Fortune 50 CTO Vice President, Fern Johnson shares real‑world lessons on shifting between technical domains, building leadership identity, overcoming imposter syndrome, and creating a career narrative that opens doors. Attendees leave with actionable frameworks they can apply immediately to move from feeling stuck to leading with purpose, authenticity, and momentum.Key Takeaways
- Learn how to navigate career pivot points with clarity and confidence.
- Understand how to translate technical experience into leadership identity and influence.
- Gain practical strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome during transitions.
- Leave with a repeatable framework for building momentum and accelerating career growth.
Bio
Fern Johnson is a former Fortune 50 CTO Vice President with more than 30 years of global leadership experience in technology transformation, AI adoption, cybersecurity, and organizational development. A TEDx speaker, board member, and mentor to hundreds of rising professionals, Fern is known for translating complex technical journeys into actionable leadership insights. She speaks internationally on career acceleration, STEM pathways, leadership identity, and navigating pivotal transitions in tech. Today, she leads Fenderson Management Group and hosts two podcasts focused on AI and leadership in technology.