From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence: Navigating Your Early Career Challenges

28/11/2025 32 min Temporada 1 Episodio 56
From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence: Navigating Your Early Career Challenges

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Summary: Dr. Jim chats with Kelsey Arico, head of client experience and brand engagement at The Axela Group. They look into early career challenges, focusing on navigating leadership without authority and the power of self-advocacy. Discover how embracing assertiveness, honing critical questioning skills, and quieting self-doubt accelerates career growth. Ideal for anyone seeking to develop their leadership story, this engaging discussion explores effective strategies for influencing and executing meaningful projects, regardless of your role or title.Chapters: 0:00Navigating Leadership Without Authority and Learning From Mistakes3:33Navigating Leadership Without Authority and Building Credibility10:44Building Confidence Through Support and Confrontation11:12Collaborative Efforts in Large-Scale Initiatives12:28Claiming Leadership Without Authority in Career Development16:22Quieting Self-Talk and Embracing Personal Strengths17:46Navigating Career Growth Through Vulnerability and Strategic Questioning23:53Balancing Assertiveness and Leadership Without Aggression26:57Effective Communication and Accountability in Leadership Roles29:32The Importance of Asking Questions in Career DevelopmentHost Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimkGuest Kelsey Arico: linkedin.com/in/kelsey-arico-775b772bExecutive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka