Biggest Challenges Faced By A Risk Consultant At CFGI
Despite five years of experience, Bobbie, a Risk Consultant, still faces the challenge of "finding your voice" amongst highly experienced colleagues, battling imposter syndrome and the intimidation of being "usually the one with the least experience in the room". Early career, the consultant also struggled to define "work-life balance" and personal career goals, emphasizing the importance of introspection to avoid being "caught up in the flow of those around you".
Overcoming Challenges, Confidence, Work-Life Balance, Career Development, Imposter Syndrome
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Job Title
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Bobbie Hutchinson
Risk Consultant
CFGI, LLC
UCLA 2018
N/A
Economics
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Consulting
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Imposter syndrome and finding your voice in a new role can be challenging, even years into a career. Surrounding yourself with highly experienced people provides learning opportunities, but it can also be intimidating.
2. Defining your own work-life balance and career goals is crucial. It's important to establish what matters most to you early in your career and to prioritize those values.
3. External influences can significantly impact your career path, so it's essential to regularly reflect and connect with your own needs and aspirations to avoid getting caught up in others' expectations.
Transcript
What are some of the biggest challenges in your current role?
There are many challenges, but I think some of the biggest ones I'm currently facing relate to confidence and finding my voice in this new role. I'm five years in, but I still feel very new.
I'm constantly surrounded by incredibly smart people with 10, 20, or even more years of experience. I'm usually the one with the least experience in the room.
While learning from them is a great opportunity, it can be very intimidating. It's tough to find the courage to speak up, even when I know I have something valuable to contribute.
This intimidation isn't necessarily due to external factors or the people around me. It's often that personal imposter syndrome. So, that's one thing I'm currently dealing with.
Earlier, right after graduation, I was trying to figure out work-life balance. I had to determine what was important to me and what I wanted in my career. You have to establish those things for yourself.
Your company will look out for their interests, and they will provide success within their context. But it's challenging to look inward amidst the chaos and busyness of life and ask, "What do I want?"
It's really important to have those conversations with yourself without too much external influence. People often bring their own experiences, which can be helpful. However, if you don't nail down what you truly want and what's important to you, no one else will do it for you.
It's very easy to get caught up in the flow of those around you. Therefore, I think it's crucial to connect with yourself early and often.