Significant Career Lesson From a Client Services Director at MarketSharePR
Kayla learned the importance of "being confident" in one's abilities to avoid imposter syndrome, which has been particularly significant as a female in professional services where it sometimes "feels like you do have to earn your place," even when one rightfully deserves to be there. This experience has taught them to stand firm in one's worth, even when facing challenges related to gender or age.
Confidence, Overcoming Challenges, Workplace Challenges, Career Development, Inspiring
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Kayla Scott
Client Services Director
MarketSharePR
Sacramento State
N/A
Communications
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Confidence is crucial to combat imposter syndrome, especially as a female in professional services or consultancy.
2. It can be challenging to be a woman in this field, as some men or older individuals may question your deservingness to be at the table.
3. Sometimes, you may feel the need to earn your place, even when you rightfully deserve to be there.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
To be confident in my abilities and avoid imposter syndrome, particularly as a female in this field or in professional services or consultancy, can be challenging.
I have experienced moments where men or people older than I am felt I didn't deserve to be at the table. It sometimes feels like you have to earn your place, even though you rightfully deserve to be there.
Advizer Personal Links
Marketsharepr.com, @marketsharepr on FB/IG, https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottkayla/