Building Confidence and Connections: A Talk with an Associates Graduate from CGI

The Buzz with ACT-IAC

On our next episode of The Buzz from ACT-IAC, host Yohanna Baez interviews Paige Kowahl, a senior consultant at CGI Federal, about her experiences in the ACT-IAC Professional Development Associates Program. Paige shares her educational and career journey, which began with a pivot from chemistry to computer information systems, leading her to CGI. She discusses how the program helped her overcome social anxiety, gain confidence, and develop essential skills through coaching and collaborative projects. Paige highlights the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and offers advice to potential program participants.

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Chapters

1. Building Confidence and Connections: A Talk with an Associates Graduate from CGI (00:00:00)

2. Meet Paige Kowahl: From Chemistry to IT (00:01:31)

3. Joining CGI and Early Career Experiences (00:01:55)

4. Taking the Leap: Joining the Professional Development Program (00:03:47)

5. Overcoming Challenges and Gaining Confidence (00:04:54)

6. The Impact of Coaching and Team Projects (00:06:02)

7. Post-Program Reflections and Career Growth (00:12:54)

8. Final Thoughts and Advice for Future Leader (00:20:05)