Significant Career Lesson From a Leadership Coach and Consultant at Akili Well
Josie's most significant career lesson is the importance of "always keep learning" and embracing failure as "an opportunity to learn, um, and as an opportunity to get better and to grow," fostering a continuous growth mindset crucial to their success. This approach allows them to thrive in various roles and responsibilities.
Leadership, Growth Mindset, Resilience, Overcoming Challenges, Career Development
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Josie santiago
Leadership Coach and Consultant
Akili Well
Cal Lu
Master's in Secondary Education at UMSL
Anthropology, Sociology
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management, Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Embrace failure as a learning opportunity.
2. Cultivate a growth mindset for continuous improvement.
3. View setbacks as temporary moments, not career-defining events.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
To always keep learning, allow yourself to fail. That failure is going to make you better. Think of it as a moment in time, really, as an opportunity to learn and to grow.
Overall, no matter what I'm doing or what role I have, that is the thing that truly is a huge lesson. It continues to help me be successful and thrive: continuing to have that growth mindset.
Advizer Personal Links
https://www.akiliwell.com. : IG and ticktock Akiliwell : Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-s-68a918145/