Stroke It Guide Podcast

EP 168 Throwback Series: Get Unstuck & Level Up: Career Growth Strategies for Women with Jovita Robertson

Jenny Alday Townsend

Jovita is a powerhouse of insight and motivation, ready to add serious value to your life. In this episode, she shares practical strategies to elevate your professional journey—because when your career thrives, so does your personal life.

One of her favorite traditions? Choosing a word of the year to guide her mindset. This year’s word: "Stabilize." As ambitious individuals, we’re always chasing goals, but Jovita reminds us to pause, reflect, and celebrate along the way.

She also breaks down her six-step guide to having productive conversations with your boss—giving you the confidence to advocate for yourself effectively. Plus, she dives into the power of self-awareness and professional growth, including why a 360-degree survey can be a game-changer for understanding how others see you.

If you're ready to level up your career and life, this episode is a must-listen!

Her dirty little secret is to BUILD RAPOR at your job.

Chapters
00:00:00 – Introduction to Jovita Robertson
00:02:30 – Your career as a tool for life design
00:05:00 – The power of choosing a word for the year (
Stabilize)
00:08:15 – Leadership and growth mindset
00:12:00 – How Toastmasters improves communication skills
00:15:45 – 6-step guide to having conversations with your boss
00:21:30 – The importance of feedback in career growth
00:26:15 – Communication styles and workplace relationships
00:30:00 – Setting career goals and moving up
00:35:45 – 360-degree feedback for self-improvement
00:40:00 – Final thoughts and key takeaways

Books: Emotional Intelligence 2.0 
Podcast: Jay Shetty On Purpose

Meet Jovita Robertson – Career Development Coach, Leader, and Advocate for Women in Corporate Success.

With over eight years of experience managing teams and developing leaders, Jovita founded Grow with Jovita to bridge the gap in leadership development for women in corporate roles. Her mission is clear: to help women break through barriers, build confidence, and take charge of their careers.

As the Vice President of Operations at Covington Ridge Financial, an officer in Toastmasters International, and a fundraising committee member for Live and Learn nonprofit, Jovita is deeply committed to leadership and empowerment.

Passionate about connecting with like-minded professionals, she champions the idea that your career is a tool to design the life you want. Whether it's through mentorship, leadership training, or personal growth strategies, Jovita is here to help you get unstuck, step into your power, and achieve the success you deserve.



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