Significant Career Lesson From A Client Services Manager At AlphaSights
Caroline, a Client Services Manager at AlphaSights, learned that "mistakes are inevitable" and it's crucial to learn from them, emphasizing the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone for growth. Overcoming a perfectionist mindset allows one to put themselves out there and "fail forward" without fear.
Resilience, Overcoming Challenges, Career Development, Actionable Tips, Inspiring
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Caroline Keller Dobrich
Client Services Manager
AlphaSights
Wake Forest University
Lipscomb University, M.Ed. Special Education
English, Writing & Education
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Mistakes are inevitable and it's important how you learn from them.
2. Don't be afraid to fail forward.
3. Put yourself out there and go out on a limb, even if it doesn't go the best way the first time.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
Think, don't be afraid to fail forward. Being a high-performing student in college, I was a bit of a perfectionist. I really did not want to ever make a mistake, but mistakes are inevitable.
It's just important how you learn from them. So, trying, putting yourself out there, and going out on a limb is crucial. If it doesn't go the best way the first time, that's okay.
Learning from that is one of the most important things you can take into your career.