I attended the Momentum Breakfast this morning and had a great chance to connect even more with some of the Upward ladies, but I also soaked in the career-focused energy of the event to start crafting and recognizing my wants, needs, strengths, weaknesses to consider my next steps forward and best coaching connections.
What I Like/Need:
- flexibility (schedule, range of projects, growth, learning)
- balance of data/systems and creativity
- strong team
- clear objectives with leeway to get there
- forward movement - don't get stuck in "how it's always been"
- training, sharing knowledge to help others
- connecting compassionate people to meaningful experienced (especially with volunteering)
Consistent Challenges:
- motivating action in others
- engaging others in sticking to systems/plans
- implementing systems for myself rather than just for the big group
Stuff I Will Never Want to Do (I've tried it and it repeatedly shows it isn't a strength or area of interest):
- relationship dependent sales/fundraising
- base plan conception (prefer to help others carry out their vision in best way)
Talking to Tacita from Upward this morning, I once again recognized that I really do enjoy, understand, and get energized by data. I love bringing structure and consistency. I love helping others work better because of it.I'm going to follow up with her to pick her brain about her career and opportunities, but THIS (vs community relations/foundation manager - WAY too much socializing involved upon researching) may be where I actually need to move to.
