Biggest Challenges Faced by a Partnerships Team Lead at Okendo
Adena's biggest challenge as Partnerships Team Lead at Okendo is the "endless amount of work to be done," requiring constant prioritization and self-care to avoid burnout, a significant issue in their industry. This abundance of work, however, is also viewed as "endless opportunity" for professional growth and success.
Work-Life Balance, Time Management, Stress Management, Leadership, Professional Development
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Adena Merabi
Partnerships Team Lead
Okendo
UCSB
UCLA
International Relations & Affairs
Technology
Strategic Management and Executive
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. The constant influx of tasks and potential projects makes it challenging to know when to stop working, highlighting the importance of work-life balance and avoiding burnout.
2. Adena emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and prioritizing self-care to avoid burnout, a prevalent issue in many industries.
3. The abundance of opportunities for growth and success is a double-edged sword; while exciting, it requires conscious effort to manage workload and maintain well-being
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
The biggest challenge in my role is that there's always more I can be doing. It's hard to shut off at times because the amount of work is constant. It's not like working on a specific project with an end goal; there are always more emails to answer, messages to send, and prospecting to do.
I can always be attending more events, and there's an endless amount of work to be done. However, you have to know when to shut off and take time for yourself to recharge. In my industry, and in many jobs across different fields, burnout is a significant issue.
Burnout comes from working a lot without taking breaks or caring for yourself. It's important to step back and appreciate that you have a job you like. Taking time for yourself is really important.
Knowing when to take that time is probably the biggest challenge. I also see it as a great opportunity. There's always more I can do, and endless opportunity for me to succeed and prove my worth and capability in my role. It's a double-edged sword, but it's very important to take a break, no matter your role or industry.
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