How Identity Has Influenced an Institutional Operations Specialist's Career at an International Financial Institution
As a woman in consulting who also juggles significant household responsibilities, the "famous balance" has been a challenge for Maureen. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries and dedicating "quality time" to oneself, merging personal and professional roles to be "the correct leader and consultant" without sacrificing individual well-being, and remembering "to put yourself first".
Work-Life Balance, Gender in Consulting, Leadership, Self-Care, Boundary Setting
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Maureen Tejeda
Institutional Operations Specialist
International Financial Institution
Universidad Católica Santo Domingo
MA in Social Innovation, University of San Diego
Legal & Policy
Government & Public Sector
Operations and Project Management
Video Highlights
1. The importance of setting boundaries to balance work and personal life, especially for women with responsibilities outside of work.
2. The need to prioritize self-care and dedicate quality time to oneself while managing professional and personal roles.
3. The challenge of demonstrating capability as a leader and consultant while also prioritizing personal well-being.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a woman in consulting, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
First, I think the opportunity of being a woman who also needs to identify herself as fully present in her household. I'm probably not a full-time mom because I do have a dog, but you also have responsibilities.
I think that the famous balance has been really difficult for me. But I think it's very, very important to set boundaries in general. Also, never forget about yourself as a person and dedicate some quality time to you.
That is very important to merge those two roles, not only being a woman because you want to be present and have societies requesting tons of you. But also to be the correct leader and consultant. You should be able to demonstrate that you are capable.
But not always forget about yourself. It's always important to put yourself first.