Is that a redundant title? Read again after reading through this post. Let me know if this makes sense.
I recently took up an additional role at work that has high visibility and we sent out an announcement mail today to my department. The number of pings and appreciations/acknowledgement was overwhelming. Also, someone warned me, "Hey, you could fail miserably in this role". Well, I may. I'll never know unless I try it, right? So here I am!
Well, let's not focus on the negatives! There was one trend that moved me the most and that was when the younger girls in my department and team were reaching out to me with wishes. They all seemed to echo one thought - of how they were amazed at the write up of achievements(which I don't think was extraordinary) and how they are glad they have women leaders who they can look up to. Wow! When did I become the person inspiring the next-gen of women in my firm!
I still remember how I looked up at some of the first women Senior Managers and Directors in my firm, and thought, hey, I could be that person someday too. I remember how important it is for women to have women to look up to. And how much more it motivates women to work and continue their career path in a Tech company. And today, though I may not think I am worthy of it as much as the others were for me, the thought of being an inspiration to someone else makes me smile. From looking up to inspiring women, I seem to have transitioned to inspiring women who are early on in their career path. I have a long way to go. I am thankful for where I am right now and looking ahead with a smile. Until next time, see ya!
I recently took up an additional role at work that has high visibility and we sent out an announcement mail today to my department. The number of pings and appreciations/acknowledgement was overwhelming. Also, someone warned me, "Hey, you could fail miserably in this role". Well, I may. I'll never know unless I try it, right? So here I am!
Well, let's not focus on the negatives! There was one trend that moved me the most and that was when the younger girls in my department and team were reaching out to me with wishes. They all seemed to echo one thought - of how they were amazed at the write up of achievements(which I don't think was extraordinary) and how they are glad they have women leaders who they can look up to. Wow! When did I become the person inspiring the next-gen of women in my firm!
I still remember how I looked up at some of the first women Senior Managers and Directors in my firm, and thought, hey, I could be that person someday too. I remember how important it is for women to have women to look up to. And how much more it motivates women to work and continue their career path in a Tech company. And today, though I may not think I am worthy of it as much as the others were for me, the thought of being an inspiration to someone else makes me smile. From looking up to inspiring women, I seem to have transitioned to inspiring women who are early on in their career path. I have a long way to go. I am thankful for where I am right now and looking ahead with a smile. Until next time, see ya!
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