Curiosity killed the cat.
Honestly, I detest this is a well-known proverb that warns of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation. It serves as a cautionary tale, warning individuals, especially children, about the potential risks of prying into matters that don’t concern them.
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In the journey to break the glass ceiling and achieve professional growth, women often face unique challenges. Coaching, mentorship, and sponsorship are all vital tools in the professional development toolkit. And they are not always the same person. In fact, they are often different people and should be cultivated along the corporate path.
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I have always been driven by insatiable curiosity. This includes using quantitative data to drive innovation that leads to operational excellence and the qualitative approach in better understanding what drives human behaviour. You need quantitative to help drive decisions, the numbers don’t lie, but it's equally important to understand context.
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Read More“What’s wrong with perfectionism?” I asked. “It depends,” my coach said. “Are you coming from a place of love or fear?” What does that mean? I had always prided myself on my perfectionistic tendencies. Didn't that just mean that I cared greatly about my output? Not exactly.
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Read MoreDid you know that Steven Spielberg was rejected from film school three times before getting his big break? Even Oprah Winfrey was fired from her news co-anchor position at a Baltimore TV station before going on to build a successful daytime talk show. A producer reportedly told her that she was “unfit for television news.”
So, how did they go on to see such phenomenal success? Talent for sure. That’s hard to argue, but there are a lot of talented people in the world, so what makes them different?
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