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Work, Life, Purpose: The Transformational Journey of Giving Back

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Work, Life, Purpose: The Transformational Journey of Giving Back

Work-life balance — aiming for it is admirable. Achieving it is next to impossible. Even if we carefully balance the marketing plans, pipeline reviews, and presentations with the laundry, childcare, and home repair, we can end up exhausted and frustrated. But if you want to transform your point of view, stop worrying about trying to equally distribute all the stuff on your plate and begin factoring in the significance of the tasks. If you check…

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Ripple Effect of Kindness: Building Bonds, Boosting Business Through Giving

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Ripple Effect of Kindness: Building Bonds, Boosting Business Through Giving

Katie Ferguson, Cisco Canada’s SMB Leader This post was authored by Katie Ferguson, leader of Cisco Canada’s Small and Medium-Sized Business (SMB) organization. She is responsible for—and passionate about—helping Canadian SMB organizations unlock digital excellence to power their purpose. Maya Angelou once said, “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” The Canadian SMB team and some of our partners recently experienced this quote first-hand. In June 2024,…

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From Lifeguard to Leader: How One Conversation at a Pool Changed My Life Forever

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From Lifeguard to Leader: How One Conversation at a Pool Changed My Life Forever

Imagine this: You’re fresh out of university, filled with big dreams and a bit of uncertainty. During your recent internships, you often felt lost, struggling to navigate without proper guidance from busy supervisors. You had to figure things out on your own.  This is how my career journey begins. CSAP 2004/2005 Class in front of the Cisco Amsterdam office. Back in 1999, I went to San Jose State University as part of the exchange program…

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Day of Giving Back with Cisco Black Belt Academy

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Day of Giving Back with Cisco Black Belt Academy

The future belongs to today’s youth, and there’s no better investment than supporting their growth and potential. At a recent school giveback event in Gurugram, India, Cisco, in partnership with Capgemini, had the privilege of meeting 700 students who are eager to shape their futures. Through mentorship and thought-provoking activities, we aimed to encourage them to envision a brighter tomorrow and provide them with the tools to succeed. A Global Model, Local Impact The event…

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10 Reflections and Learnings From My Transformative First Year and a Half at Cisco

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10 Reflections and Learnings From My Transformative First Year and a Half at Cisco

I am committed to changing the world for the better. My life is dedicated to that mission. I joined Cisco a year and a half ago because of the company’s passion for purpose-driven work, and my journey so far has been transformational. Currently, I am a member of the People, Policy & Purpose (3P) FLEX Emerging Leaders Program, which is a leadership rotational program for early-in-career individuals to explore careers within the various 3P teams….

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Partnering for Purpose: Join the Movement to Amplify Positive Impact

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Partnering for Purpose: Join the Movement to Amplify Positive Impact

Partnering for Purpose Partnering for Purpose, launched in November of 2022, is a global Cisco initiative that enables our partners, customers, and suppliers to collaborate more effectively with us to drive positive change. This industry-first program builds on decades of partnership and shared learning, formalizing the efforts Cisco and our partners have already been making to positively impact people, the planet, and communities globally. By providing an orchestrated platform, Partnering for Purpose simplifies the engagement,…

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My Journey of Conservation and Fulfillment: Time2Give with Sea Turtles

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My Journey of Conservation and Fulfillment: Time2Give with Sea Turtles

As a child growing up surrounded by the natural beauty of Colorado, my parents instilled in me a great appreciation for nature, wildlife, and the ecosystems that make up our world. They taught me the value of observing and participating in the great outdoors, a practice that has always soothed my soul and put into perspective my place in the grand scheme of life. Our family’s summer travels to the national parks across the United…

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Partnering for Purpose: Driving Literacy Through Collaboration

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Partnering for Purpose: Driving Literacy Through Collaboration

For the past two years, I have had the privilege of leading Cisco’s Partnering for Purpose program. A global initiative designed to simplify and enhance the collaboration between Cisco, our partners, customers, and suppliers worldwide, Partnering for Purpose amplifies and accelerates our collective positive impact on people, the planet and the communities in which we live and work. A key part of this collaborative work is identifying local examples of impactful initiatives that can be:…

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Empowering Growth: My Journey with the Cisco MentorMe Program

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Empowering Growth: My Journey with the Cisco MentorMe Program

Have you ever been so inspired that you felt driven to give back? My involvement in Cisco’s MentorMe program was just that — a transformative experience of empowerment and growth that ignited my passion for guiding others toward success. Sadaf and her mentee, Maanya. This program embodies Cisco’s commitment to actively promoting diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) by targeting underrepresented groups, particularly female tertiary students, in Australia and New Zealand. Women remain…

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Navigating the Internship Odyssey: Taking a Leap To Love Where I Work

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Navigating the Internship Odyssey: Taking a Leap To Love Where I Work

This post was authored by Inês Lille, a Project Specialist Intern on the Project Support Office EMEA Team. When I started interviewing for Cisco, I was overwhelmed. Since I was a teenager, I dreamed of joining the company, so I put a lot of pressure on myself to land this role. I didn’t believe I was the number one candidate for a project management internship, as I was a telecommunications bachelor graduate and was studying…

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