Gillies has the ability to take highly technical concepts and make them accessible through unique marketing strategies. Beyond that, she has built out automated marketing dashboards that give teams across Harmonic enhanced views into key customer metrics. That’s more important than ever with the company announcing major deals with NESN for live sports delivery and with Comcast for further expansion of the provider’s multi-gig footprint. Gillies, a member of The WICT Network, currently serves as the Treasurer of the Mid-America Cable Telecommunications Association.
What advice would you give young women entering the business world today? Listen to your gut, it’s always right. If it is saying something is wrong, it probably is. Hone your soft skills and communication style to object in a constructive way to get you comfortable with whatever the situation is rather than it being a business project or a personal issue.
How do you push through impostor syndrome or self-doubt? To manage imposter syndrome, start by acknowledging your feelings without judgment, recognizing that these experiences are common among professionals. Then, challenge negative thoughts by reframing them in a more realistic and positive light, focusing on your actual capabilities and past successes. Finally, shift your attention to your strengths and the value you bring to your work or personal projects, rather than dwelling on perceived shortcomings, to build confidence and a more balanced self-perception. Your strengths are others weaknesses and everyone has special gifts, I find by saying this to myself it can overcome imposer syndrome.