Favorite Parts of Being an Anthropologist and Corporate Historian as an Independent Consultant
Laurie, an anthropologist and corporate historian, thrives on the project-based nature of independent consulting, enjoying the "flexibility" it offers and the chance to "learn a lot about stuff" outside their usual expertise. This work consistently challenges Laurie creatively, requiring them to "go into places I've never been before" and develop diverse professional skills while interacting with "a whole different kind of people."
Project-Based Work, Flexibility, Continuous Learning, Interpersonal Skills, Creative Problem-Solving
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Laurie Levin
Anthropologist and Corporate Historian
Independent Consultant
UC Berkeley; Harvard University; UCLA, 1972
Harvard/MA and UCLA abd
Anthropology, Sociology
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Creative
Disabled, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Project-based work offers flexibility and work-life integration.
2. Each project presents opportunities to learn about new and diverse subjects and people.
3. The work is creative and exploratory, requiring venturing into uncharted territories.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I love working project by project because it gives me a lot of flexibility in my life. As long as I stay disciplined, no one is looking over my shoulder. I can really integrate my life into my work life as long as I get my work done.
Living project by project also gives me a chance to learn a lot about things I never thought I would be interested in. That's really great, meeting different kinds of people every time I have a project.
And learning all the skills involved in that kind of shift is also great. I love my work because it pulls me into a creative space where I need to go to places I've never been before.
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