Lessons from a Quitter
Sensitive Strivers in the Workplace with Melody Wilding
Oct 3, 2023
Join Melody Wilding, a licensed social worker and professor at Hunter College, as she discusses how sensitive strivers can leverage their unique qualities as strengths in the workplace. Learn about overcoming imposter syndrome, shifting focus from negativity to positivity, building trust in intuition, setting boundaries, and promoting her book and Quitter Club for career support.
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- Sensitive strivers can leverage their emotions as strengths in the workplace.
- Imposter syndrome can be overcome by building self-trust and practicing self-awareness.
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Discovering Sensitive Strivers
Melody Wilding introduces the concept of sensitive strivers who are highly sensitive individuals driven by a desire for meaning and growth. These individuals often struggle with inner criticism and burnout due to their strong emotional depth and overachieving tendencies. Wilding emphasizes the importance of recognizing sensitivity as a strength and learning to leverage it effectively in navigating professional environments like corporate America.
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