Biggest Challenges Faced by a Media Assistant at Walton Isaacson
Zoe's biggest challenge as a Media Assistant at Walton Isaacson stems from a feeling of imposter syndrome, where despite working hard, "it still just feels like, oh, like I don't know what I'm doing;" to combat this, Zoe has to remind themself that "I am meant to be here" while leaning on a supportive team that understands mistakes happen.
Self-Doubt, Imposter Syndrome, Resilience, Team Support, Workplace Challenges
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Zoe Marie Zapanta
Media Assistant
Walton Isaacson
University of San Diego
Marketing
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Video Highlights
1. Feeling of inadequacy despite hard work: Zoe mentions the challenge of feeling like she doesn't know what she's doing, even though she works hard and earned her position.
2. Importance of self-compassion: Zoe emphasizes the need to remind herself that she is meant to be there and to not be too hard on herself when mistakes happen.
3. Supportive team environment: Zoe highlights the importance of having a team that recognizes mistakes happen and is there to help.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your role?
The biggest challenge is feeling like I know what I'm doing. I know I worked hard to be here and I still work hard every day to get what I need done.
But sometimes it still feels like, "I don't know what I'm doing." I just have to remind myself that I am meant to be here. I do my best, and mistakes happen.
I can't be so hard on myself if I make a mistake. I'm very fortunate to have a team that recognizes that too, and that they are there to help me if I do make a mistake.