Have you ever felt reluctant to do something because you didn’t know how to start? How often do you get this feeling when you have to write an important document or email?
Writer’s block is no joke when you are staring at a blank page trying to imagine a complete piece, and it makes the challenge in front of you feel overwhelming. I’ve been there myself, and I have great news for you—overcoming writer’s block is a skill that you can learn, and there are many resources to help you in this process. You just need to find the right tool: one that’s easy to remember and apply in any situation.
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On June 22, WEST partnered with ChickTech to present a virtual panel discussing how women in tech can best leverage mentorship to impact their careers. Our panelists, all former WEST mentees, discussed their mentorship experiences. They shared how their mentor helped them grow their careers in technical roles by developing horizontal skills such as communication, strategic thinking, personal brand, and leadership. The panel discussed the active role they played as mentees in driving the relationship with their mentors as well as tips for how to get the most out of mentorship. The full video of the panel is available on the ChickTech YouTube channel, but here are a few highlights.
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Effective Communication is a key skill to becoming a good leader. It is not what you say but how you say it. It is more than just exchanging information. It is about understanding the intentions behind the information and being able to clearly convey a message that makes the other person feel heard and understood.
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Personal Brand is the new buzzword in career development. It is an ongoing process of establishing an image or impression of yourself in the minds of others. It is what people think about you when you are not in the room. In simple words, it is like establishing a trademark of your personality based on the traits you have developed as a part of creating your vision.
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