Explore challenges with workplace reputations, feedback, and corporate structures in this engaging podcast. Learn how to navigate biases, secret equity, and missed opportunities, while gaining insight on rebuilding self-esteem and embracing individual strengths in the workplace.
Reflect on your strengths and successes during your two-year acting manager role to boost self-confidence.
Challenge negative self-talk about failure, focus on long-term goals, and lead from areas of expertise.
Deep dives
Reflecting on Past Achievements and Building Self-Trust
Acknowledge your two-year role as an acting manager and reflect on the learning curve, wins, and growth during that time. Consider the specifics of your contributions and what you excelled in. Challenge the notion that you are a fraud, as surviving in the role for two years indicates competence. Seek feedback from the board or HR to understand the role's expectations and characteristics.
Reframing Self-Doubt and Processing Failure
Reframe negative self-talk about perceived failure and lack of effort. Zoom out to a long-term perspective to understand what truly matters to you in the future. Consider exploring areas for skill development and where your expertise lies within your technical field. Engage in free writing sessions to highlight strengths and lead from areas of expertise rather than perceived weaknesses.
Navigating Technical Communication Challenges
Enhance your self-trust and confidence by documenting strengths and areas you excel in within the technical field. Identify skills and knowledge that differentiate you and your unique contributions. Anticipate future industry trends and develop opinions on the field's trajectory to establish a strong foundation for technical discussions. Consider your unique perspective in a team setting and leverage your strengths in collaboration.
Seeking Clarity through Reflection and Acceptance
Reflect on past achievements to build confidence and recognize expertise in technical areas. Leverage strengths and expertise in technical conversations while acknowledging growth areas. Embrace the fact that self-trust is foundational to confidence and effective communication. Engage in self-reflection to identify core competencies and approach technical discussions from a place of strength and self-assurance.
Today’s letter-writers are in their “Reputation” eras…and they’re struggling to move forward with management that has preconceived notions about their performance. One writer is receiving biased feedback from a manager, and oh yeah, they might also be missing out on secret company equity. Another is dealing with the aftermath of being passed up for the role they’ve been acting in for two years. Listen in as Sara and Jen help these letter-writers get a clearer picture of themselves and their needs, so they can step into the roles they really want to fill in their workplaces and in their lives.