On the TechTO stage ×1
First seen on the TechTO stage in 2020. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about Marilyn ↗
In their words
there's nothing worse than being an extroverted people person that wants to be out there making sales and deals and here you are stuck in front of a computer on excel
you have to give them the language they can mirror it back to you
it's not so much just what your interests are but really the application in doing
Quick answers
What does ICON Talent Partners do?
On the TechTO stage Raphael described it as a not-for-profit for high-potential visible-minority talent aiming at what she called high-impact sectors — consulting, investment banking, asset management, tech and corporate law — combining technical and soft-skills training with introductions to corporate partners.
What is Marilyn Raphael's advice on positioning yourself?
That positioning starts with a solid self-assessment rather than a resume: knowing your strengths, your weaknesses and the environments you actually thrive in, so you don't end up in a role that fits someone else.
When did Marilyn Raphael speak at TechTO?
At TechTO Talent in October 2020, in conversation about positioning yourself for success in the workforce.