Embracing Change
Paula reflects on the challenges of stepping into a new role after years of comfort, emphasizing the importance of learning from failures and fostering open discussions within her team. She shares her love for nature, highlighting the significance of daily outdoor rituals, and expresses her strong aversion to hubris and lack of transparency in both personal and investment contexts.In this clip
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I'm also frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently, but overall, I have a weird relationship with this one manager at work. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. She rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations without letting me continue. It's very different from everyone else there. While it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. I’m proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taking criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in the episode Heather Monahan - Top 50 Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Author | How to Create Confidence and the clip Breaking the Silence?
But now, I'm feeling like I've had a negative impression on everyone and done a horrible job this summer. I know I haven't; I'm getting a return offer. But what is this feeling of self-doubt?