âI stopped using the term âcareerâ a while ago, as it suggests a linear, well-paced path, or even a way up âto the topâ. To me, this is an outdated belief. Todayâs trajectories resemble those of founders and entrepreneurs: made of passion, hard work, and full of unexpected surprises,â she said.
It is this growth mindset that Bamberger credits as having helped her remain agile in the face of uncertainty. Her ability to embrace change, she said, has been central to her varied and rewarding trajectory.
âI feel fortunate, as I lived through many highlights shaped by serendipity. To dare is to do, and there have been intense times during M&A transactions (mergers and acquisitions) and periods of extended crisis management. With that, inflection points present themselves naturally, and you get to embrace new and complex challenges along the way,â she said.
When it comes to offering advice to the next generation of leaders, Bamberger believes fundamentally in the power of self-belief.
âYou need to become your own biggest champion before anyone else. Simply stated, stay true to yourself, donât compromise your dreams. Stay within your growth mindset. In todayâs world, limiting views and beliefs become your greatest enemy.,â she said.
Growth and challenge often walk hand in hand in the business world and Bambergerâs advice is to embrace the paradox that, for her, has been crucial to success.