I did not – did you?

Two weeks ago I had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion at the 8^th Annual Yale Women’s Leadership Conference. (This was quite the proud mama moment since my daughter was part of the organizing team for this conference – but I digress).

My panel was called “21^st Century Women in Law and Government” and consisted of five amazing women with diverse backgrounds and paths (including Gotham’s own Liz Shampnoi.). An interesting theme emerged among these impressive and successful women.

Every participant believed that their career had found them, rather than the reverse. In other words, when asked if the path they planned took them where they were today, everyone unanimously answered – “No”.

How do you answer the question – did you plan your career or did it find you?