how to make career decisions using self reflection

Aug 1, 2021

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Are you at a crossroads in your career? With 25 years consulting experience working across London, LA, San Francisco, New York and Sydney for brands such as Microsoft, NRMA, Visa and Oporto, Kate Messenger has navigated many a transition throughout her career. Kate now works as the Head of Marketing and Customer Communications at Newcastle Permanent Building Society. In this conversation with Em and Shell, Kate shares what she’s learned, including:

👉how plans can still serve a good purpose even if you don’t end up following them

👉🏽the value of honing your self awareness and recognising personal biases

👉🏻how she’s overcome the fear of making mistakes or the wrong decision

👉🏿how simply doing things well can open doors to new opportunities

👉some great career advice

👉🏾how to know when it’s time to stay, go or make a change

👉🏼what defines good culture - it might not be comfort

👉🏽finding enjoyment in thinking about what you want in life

Here’s the book Shell mentions, Radical Candor: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jWzNdv

And the book, The First 90 Days: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/kjzydn

Learn more about Alain De Botton’s work here: https://www.alaindebotton.com

Thanks to Newcastle Permanent for supporting this episode. Learn more at: http://newcastlepermanent.com.au/

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