In this live coaching session, I sit down with Abriana Walton, a media professional from Detroit who's navigating the challenges of her first full-time job. We dive deep into overcoming perfectionism, building genuine confidence, and mapping out a fulfilling career path that aligns with your purpose.
-
Learn how to handle workplace mistakes with grace and use them as growth opportunities
-
Discover strategies for tracking your wins to boost confidence when facing challenges
-
Understand why high achievers often struggle to accept praise for their exceptional work
-
Explore the balance between career planning and leaving room for unexpected opportunities
-
Gain insights on prioritizing multiple passions without burning out
Whether you're starting your career or seeking your next professional challenge, this episode offers practical guidance for embracing imperfection while still pursuing excellence in your work and life.
Timeline
00:24 - Meet Abriana: Career Background & Coaching Goals
01:50 - Struggles with Confidence & Workplace Mistakes
04:28 - The Reality of Making Mistakes at Work
07:50 - Learning Through Trial & Error in a Dual Role
10:08 - The Importance of Tracking Wins & Building Confidence
12:54 - The High Achiever's Perspective on Praise
16:28 - Career Mapping: Setting Long-Term Goals
21:40 - The Power of Goal-Setting & Strategic Planning
26:28 - Passion vs. Profession: Managing Multiple Interests
30:28 - Visualizing Your Ideal Career & Life
35:14 - Final Advice & Next Steps
37:22 - Closing Thoughts & Invitation for Future Coaching Sessions
Stay In Touch → Connect with the community:
- Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline
- Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com
- Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com
→ Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove
→ Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com