College Experiences That Helped A Managing Director Programs And Communication At Work On Climate Succeed
Inbal's undergraduate success stemmed from "giv[ing] myself the freedom to explore," pursuing diverse experiences ranging from part-time jobs to archaeological fieldwork, which fostered self-awareness. Their anthropology major, focusing on "questions about the human experience," cultivated empathy and sharpened management skills, demonstrating the value of broad exploration and understanding human behavior in career development.
Career Exploration, Communication, Empathy, Leadership, Anthropology
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Inbal Nachman
Managing Director, Programs & Communication
Work on Climate
UC Berkeley - Class of 2012
INSEAD - MBA 2018
Ethnic & Related Studies
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Explore diverse experiences: Try various jobs, internships, and activities to discover your interests and strengths. Inbal's varied experiences, including research, field trips, and even archaeology, helped her self-discovery.
2. Develop strong interpersonal skills: Understanding human behavior and building empathy are crucial for effective management and collaboration. Inbal's anthropology background fostered these skills.
3. Embrace curiosity and critical thinking: Ask questions and investigate issues related to the human experience. This mindset can be beneficial in any field, helping you to better understand and address complex problems. Inbal's anthropological studies helped develop her critical thinking skills
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set yourself up for success in your career?
I think I did several things to set myself up for success in my career. The first was giving myself the freedom to explore, be curious about myself, and try new things, even things I might not like.
I took on different types of jobs during undergrad, including small and part-time roles, internships, and research. I even led fourth-grade field trips and got involved in archaeology, digging in the field. These diverse experiences helped me understand myself and what I enjoy doing more clearly.
The second thing that was really important in my personal journey was majoring in anthropology. While you might not have majored in it, the key was understanding and investigating questions about the human experience. Learning what makes people tick and why they structure society the way they do is valuable.
You can explore these questions without an anthropology degree, but engaging with them and building empathy for people and their journeys made me a much better manager. Those are some of the key things I did.