Imposter syndrome with clean technology executive Karen Hamburg Ep.63

01/13/21 • 51 min

Karen Hamberg shares her experience as an executive in the clean technology field, as well as, the challenges she has faced as a woman, and what can be done to make clean technologies a more appealing career path for women. You don’t want to miss all of Karen’s personal and professional advice, especially on imposter syndrome! She is personable and authentic. Take a listen and join the conversation!

Who is Karen Hamberg?
Karen Hamberg is a clean technology executive with nearly 20 years of global experience. She is currently Vice President, External Affairs and Sustainability at Westport Fuel Systems in Vancouver and has expertise in corporate strategy, environmental performance, regulatory affairs, sustainability, and external communications. She joined Westport in 2001.

In June 2020, she was appointed to the Government of Canada’s Industry Strategy Council representing the Clean Technology sector and named Chair of the Economic Strategy Table on Clean Technology.

In 2017, Karen was the first non-U.S. resident, the first woman, and the youngest person to be named Chair of the Board of Directors of CALSTART in Pasadena, California, the nation’s larges non-profit, member-driven coalition accelerating the growth of a clean transportation industry. Under her leadership, CALSTART achieved a gender-balanced Board of Directors in May 2020.

Karen is a sight after board member and her leadership is sought by government and industry for her expertise. She is also a volunteer who is very engaged in her community.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-hamberg-26001612/

Books:

Just Mergy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

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In June 2020, she was appointed to the Government of Canada’s Industry Strategy Council representing the Clean Technology sector and named Chair of the Economic Strategy Table on Clean Technology.

Karen is a sight after board member and her leadership is sought by government and industry for her expertise. She is also a volunteer who is very engaged in her community.

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We love your questions and feedback.

More about Karen

Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenhamberg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khamberg1/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-hamberg-26001612/

Books:

Just Mergy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

Don’t forget to connect with us during the week!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/womendontdothat
www.womendontdothat.com

Produced by Stephanie Mitton

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