Cheryl Thompson- Might As Well Jump! Taking Opportunities and Crafting Your Career- Episode #93

Cheryl Thompson, a 30 year veteran of the automotive industry, joins us to talk about how she has adopted the “Might As Well Jump” attitude throughout her career! Cheryl and I discuss being a female leader in a male dominated field, why women need to stay in corporate to change the game and why she chose door number 2! Show Notes: Connect with: Cheryl! Website: Website: https://www.automotivediversity.org/ Email: Email: cheryl@automotivediversity.org Linkedin: My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-thompson/ CADIA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19055068/admin/ Guest Bio: Cheryl Thompson is the founder of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement Or (CADIA). CADIA is a mission driven organization that supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Automotive Industry by providing professional development for individuals, along with resources, programs and tools that drive organizational evolution. A veteran of the automotive industry, Cheryl has over 30 years of experience at Ford Motor Company and American Axle and Manufacturing in positions ranging from tool and die, operations, manufacturing engineering and global leadership. Her mission is to advance diverse talent and double the number of women leaders in the automotive industry by 2030 using the proven tools of community-building, mentorship and advocacy. Cheryl is a Certified Diversity Professional through the National Diversity Council and has won numerous awards in her field. She is also a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt!