Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha

Being a lifelong learner is so critical in today's society.

We are surrounded by constant change and we have to be able to learn and adapt to those changes

If we think about jobs that used to be relevant but are no longer:

• Lamplighter (1900)


• Switchboard operators (1975-1980)


• Camera film developers (1990s)


• Life operators (1970ish)


• Milkman (1990s)


• Video store operator (1995-2000)

 

Dictonary.com

The provision or use of both formal and informal learning opportunities throughout people's lives in order to foster the continuous development and improvement of the knowledge and skills needed for employment and personal fulfillment

So it's not just going to school or attending college

It's a commitment to not stop learning

 

Benefits of being a lifelong learner:

1. Leadership development


2. Career advancement


3. Side gig opportunities


4. Keep your mind sharp


5. Stronger communication


6. Adaptability


7. Personal growth


8. Confidence


9. Health and wellness


10. Stay up to date


11. Networking opportunities


12. Fulfillment


13. Motivating


14. Help create new goals


15. Enjoyment


16. Exploring new passions or interests


17. Innovation


18. Job security


19. Develop critical thinking skills


20. Avoiding getting bored

 

How it can keep you relevant in your field:

1. Current knowledge


2. Career advancements


3. Develop/deepen problem solving skills


4. Networking


5. Professional growth


6. Future readiness / preparing for future changes


7. Adaptability


8. Increased confidence


9. Increased job security


10. Proactive


11. Sharpen your skills


12. Innovation


13. Global perspective

 

Resources:

1. Online courses (Coursera (EdX, Udemy, Massive open online courses MOOCs, MIT opencourseware)


2. Podcasts


3. YouTube


4. Blogs / websites


5. Libraries - physical and digital


6. Museums


7. TEDtalks


8. Open educational resources (Openstax)


9. Digital archives


10. Language education (Duolingo)


11. Coding (CodeAcademy)


12. DIY (YouTube, pinterest, wikihow )


13. Online forums (Reddit)


14. Social Media


15. Kids - learning platforms (abcmouse)


16. Books

 

Create A Plan Of Action

Set goals

Decide on your preferences

Online, in person, etc.

Create a list of subjects/topics

Schedule time

Track status

Ask for accountability help if you need it

Use all your resources

Learn

Practice and play

Debrief - what went well / not well / change

Make it continuous

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We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

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Dictonary.com

The persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own effort or skills

 

Imposter Syndrome is very prevalent in the workplace

The why isn't always going to be clear

Every person is a human, all humans think differently, have different pasts, different traumas, different work experiences, different school experiences, etc.

 

Signs of imposter syndrome:

1. Self-doubt


2. Self-sabotage


3. Perfectionism


4. Difficulty accepting praise


5. Negative self talk


6. Constantly comparing yourself to others


7. Overachieving


8. Fear of failure


9. Minimizing your success


10. Fear you won't live up to expectations


11. Burnout


12. Workaholic - too many hours


13. Minimize your brilliance


14. Constant need for external validation


15. Lacking confidence


16. Difficulty dealing with pressure


17. Anxiety


18. Feeling like you're not good enough


19. Distrust or ignoring your intuition


20. You're the best of worst, no middle ground


21. Not applying to jobs despite being qualified

 

What causes imposter syndrome?

A lot of things can cause us to get imposter syndrome

A few examples:

• School or work pressure


• Childhood experiences (constantly being criticized)


• Perfectionism


• Mental health status - bad week


• Mental health disorders (examples: OCD, Anxiety)


• Success - achieved it but feel you don't deserve it


• Personality traits


• Lack of diversity and representation


• Major life changes


• Societal expectations

 

I've personally struggled with imposter syndrome many times.

Sometimes it's a phase of life that it something I had to work through for extended periods of time (Example - layoff )

Others it may pop up quickly and temporarily (Example - working on website)

 

How can imposter syndrome impact your career?

1. Work-life balance problems


2. Burnout


3. Missed opportunities


4. Trash communication


5. Lack of career progression


6. Decreased career satisfaction


7. Fear of failure (analysis paralysis)


8. Lack of self-development or motivation to do any


9. Procrastination


10. Confidence takes a hit

 

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

1. Own it / acknowledge it


2. Talk about it


3. Retrain your mind (correct self-doubting thoughts, turn them into affirmations and keep repeating them)


4. Ask for help/support


5. Learn to accept praise


6. Take time for mindfulness and / or meditation


7. Set realistic goals


8. Learn to be flexible (goals, perfectionism)


9. Learn new skills


10. May want or need to get help from a counselor or therapist, etc.


11. Facts vs feelings (great review vs feeling like you're not doing enough)


12. Embrace failure and the lessons it brings


13. Remind yourself of whats important to you


14. Recognize and stop the spiral


15. Talk to yourself how you'd talk to your best friend (kindness, compassion)

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Go be your amazing self today!!! 

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We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!! 

Go be your amazing self today!!! 

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You’re awesome!! 

Go be your amazing self today!!! 

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