WEX SVP of Corporate Development Highlighted in The Glass Hammer

Whether in business or in life, relationship building and networking can be two of the most important drivers of growth. But something that few consider, especially early on in their careers, is that those atop the leadership chain have been young, driven, and in need of advice once as well, and often, these executives want to help.

The Glass Hammer, a resource for women looking to grow professionally through advice, coaching, and networking recently featured one of WEX’s very own leaders, Nicola Morris, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, who shared her experiences and advice for career growth on The Glass Hammer’s Voice of Experience column.

People truly do want to help, says Nicola Morris, reflecting on a lesson she’s learned over the years. “When I received offers for guidance or building out networks and relationships, I wish I had understood the value and not been as shy and reluctant to take people up on their outreach,” she says, when looking back on her career.

“It’s a hard thing for many people to do, especially when you’ve not yet proven yourself, but once you progress in your career, and see how much you want to help others, you look back and realize the offers you received were equally genuine. Where I spent time working into the wee hours, I know that some of that effort should have been redirected to having lunch with colleagues or mentors along the way.”

Each month, The Glass Hammer featured the stories and achievements of female WEX employees to help women in the professional world reach higher in their careers.

About WEX and The Glass Hammer

The Glass Hammer was founded as a career resource for professional women. The site provided advice, coaching, and networking opportunities for professional women, namely in finance, technology, and banking. As a sponsor of The Glass Hammer, WEX contributed monthly to this immensely helpful, highly valuable resource for women as they reached higher in their careers and lives.