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Mary Scotton

Mary Scotton

New Year. New Toothbrush. New Me?

Time is just a construct, but still — I’m going to try to be my best self this year.

Jan 2

A new toothbrush in a toothbrush holder, relfected in a mirror.

Jan 2

Mary Scotton

Old Friends & New Beginnings

It’s the season of new beginnings: career inflection points, new friendships to cultivate, and as always, virtual coffee.

Apr 3, 2023

The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu dancing.

Apr 3, 2023

Mary Scotton

Graffiti & Figma

I’m not automagically good at things I’ve never been trained to do. That’s normal! I’m learning that learning new skills can be fun…

Feb 27, 2023

Jamie Lee Curtis at the BAFTA awards saying “As you all know, and can tell, I’ve been in this business a while.”

Feb 27, 2023

Mary Scotton

Next Steps and Career Paths

I’d love to tell my friends what the “perfect job” is for them, but I don’t know. My (sage?) advice: just take the next step.

Feb 6, 2023

Megan Rapinoe celebrating a soccer game win.

Feb 6, 2023

Mary Scotton

Hobbies & Headspace

Today’s revelation: I don’t have any hobbies. 🤦‍♀️ Or maybe I do: I’m an Inclusion hobbyist. Sometimes.

Jan 23, 2023

Simpsons cartoon GIF of Marge saying “He hasn’t done that since he was two.” and Homer replying “Then he has no hobbies.”

Jan 23, 2023

Mary Scotton

COBOL & ChatGPT

My career journey has taken me from COBOL to ChatGPT. Here’s what I’ve learned by not quitting.

Jan 9, 2023

Movie clip from Hidden Figures. 3 people watching a space capsule stress test where a metal section flies off and hits the window in front of the people.

Jan 9, 2023

Mary Scotton

Build Something & Go to Coffee

Two recent LinkedIn posts have me musing about how to level up in your career by building something and going to coffee.

Jan 3, 2023

Build Something & Go to Coffee

Jan 3, 2023

Mary Scotton

Is This Thing On?

In 2023, I’m carving out time to explore. And write. It’s been a while, but I got inspired by 3 incredible writers, and I’m BACK!

Jan 2, 2023

GIF of Jimmy Fallon pretending to tap on a microphone and saying In This Thing On?

Jan 2, 2023

Mary Scotton

3 Things I’ve Re-learned These Past 6 Months

3 evergreen lessons I learned from my 2012 sabbatical & 2020 job search that I hope help you on your journey, whatever and wherever it is.

Jan 1, 2023

Side view of a white and brown llama eating a leaf.

Jan 1, 2023

Mary Scotton

Stickers & Wheels

This week, I’ve been musing about stickers & wheels. It started when my son, Maxwell Donahue, designed some cool new stickers…

Jul 20, 2021

Glitter sticker that says “Disabled is not a bad word.” Designed by Maxwell Donahue.

Jul 20, 2021

Mary Scotton

Mary Scotton

Technology industry leader, evangelist, and connector who cultivates inclusive communities. She/her. maryscotton.com

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