Vision

How to get buy-in on your ideas?

Keep an idea humble, succinct, and outcome oriented.

Cat Lo

Aug 28, 2023 — 3 min read

Stickers for my 1 Pager

I'm writing this post from JFK airport, on my way to Detroit for 3 days. I'll be speaking with leadership about pragmatic implementation of Q2 strategy. During this trip, I'm seeking sponsorship and buy-in towards my vision for the future. Writing a “1 pager” is a critical piece for me to get my message across.

I designed these stickers to make things a bit more attractive 😅.

A short, space-constrained description of a proposed bet. It takes 3–6 minutes to read. (The format of this newsletter, all short form 😃)

So what? Tell me about yourself

Attended my first Grace Hopper Celebration after 20 years in tech. I'm sharing tips on empowering women and non-binary folks in our field. Learn to craft your story, showcase your value, and use diverse skills to stand out.

Special voiceover episode - The last six weeks: the good, the bad, the ugly

In this issue, I cover the good (attending the Grace Hopper Conference and taking a break), the bad (burnout, falling behind on content creation, and the return-to-office mandate), and the ugly (a story of credit theft and toxic work environments).

KISS: Keep it short, stupid

Navigating the challenges of a new team, I find myself caught in the crossfires of conflicting work styles, tackling issues of execution, culture, and politics.

Building your distinct brand

Define yourself and target audience to communicate your unique value

What's 1 Pager?

Read more

So what? Tell me about yourself

Special voiceover episode - The last six weeks: the good, the bad, the ugly

KISS: Keep it short, stupid

Building your distinct brand