Three lessons on taking action from the Super Mario Bros. movie
Fun fact everyone, I love watching films and grabbing learning lessons from them, and watching this year’s Super Mario Bros film, it covered a great deal about taking strides toward your goal.
“You’re a joke and you always will be” these are the exact words that Mario’s former boss told him at a time when he released a brand new advertisement with his brother Luigi on the plumbing business they’re starting together.
Soon after this though, to their absolute joy - they land their very first client! Eager to do a great job, they wizz over there, but unfortunately (no spoilers), it doesn’t quite work out as expected.
You see them both depleted from the event, then to rub salt into the wound, when they join their family at the dinner table, the discussion centered around why they left their steady job for some “crazy dream”.
Mario seems sick and tired of feeling so small and is deflated that people keep saying they can’t do stuff.
During this moment of sadness, the TV comes on that Brooklyn is in trouble and he jumps at the opportunity to save it and brings his brother with him - this is where the adventure begins.
What are the key things I gathered from the film though?
Being mission-driven/knowing your why
It’s clear from even the advert they produced that their mission was to save their city, Brooklyn. No matter how tough things got, as soon as the concept of saving Brooklyn was presented to both Mario and Luigi, it drove them to take action. It lifted Mario out of his sad mood at the beginning of the film, and at the end of the film, just when Mario is about to give up, the advert he created with Luigi appears which glitches to them saying they’re going to save Brooklyn. This causes him to get up and eventually defeat the enemy with Luigi by his side.
2. Using failures as learning opportunities
One thing about stepping out of your comfort zone and taking on a new challenge is that failing at whatever degree is inevitable. I loved the scene where Mario is doing a training course (pictured) on the condition that if he manages to finish the course, then he can go to rescue his brother with Princess Peach.
Initially overconfident, he fails straight away - but that doesn’t stop him. You see that he does this course continuously, and as time goes on, he learns how to pass parts of the course from where he previously failed from it. It was a great visual way to see how he used his failures as his greatest learning lesson.
3. Feeling the fear and doing it anyway
A recurring message that is said to Mario throughout the film is that he doesn’t know when to quit. You can see at points in the film that he’s scared when he’s taking action - he just doesn’t let that stop him. He fully embraces the concept of feeling the fear and doing it anyway especially with his “why” at the forefront of his mind which is to find his brother Luigi.
Yes, I'm always talking about this - and for good reason. It can be so much easy to wait until you feel good or ready to take action toward goals - but you'll be waiting forever.
So of course, that leads me nicely to the fact I'm doing an online webinar called Start Before You're Ready on Tuesday 25th July 6:30-7:30 BST. Come and join in on the learning lessons and sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-before-youre-ready-tickets-675793906767
Mindset shifts to take action on your goals + my first online event 🎉
I was recently introduced to the concept of the Region-Beta Paradox, which is a phenomenon that suggests that things need to get bad enough before you’re forced to take action.
For example, you could be in a job or career that you’re not entirely happy with because it doesn’t bring you much fulfillment, but you figure that your manager isn’t too bad, and your colleagues are friendly - so the situation is essentially passable enough for you to stay where you are.
However, if you were in that same job, but your manager was toxic, you didn’t get on colleagues - essentially a worse situation, you’d be more likely to take the action to leave your role.
My take is that you don't have to wait until things get extremely bad to make strides toward your goals!
Here are two mindset shifts to take the next level to start to build a life you truly want and achieve your goals:
There's too much to do and I don't know where to start -> What's the smallest step that can bring me to my goal?
My friend was recently struggling because she wants to do 1:1 sessions with people to help them with the branding of their online presence but was overwhelmed at the thought of having to create a website, pages on social media for branding, then logistics of how to set it all up in the best way possible.
She was feeling like she had to take so many steps to make her dream a reality. We spoke and I asked her what is the *smallest* step she could take that could lead to the most impact, and it was simply a case of her making a Calendly link (takes 2 mins), then her posting about her services in the form of a LinkedIn post which would take her around 10 minutes.
I'm too scared to make the change, so it means I can't do it -> The step I am about to take scares me, and I can feel the fear and do it anyway
I’m all about feeling the fear and doing it anyway - I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to wait until you feel GREAT to take action.
You’ll find a lot of professionals still get nervous, feel anxious, and may doubt themselves when they have done the task many times before - yet they still take action. I love to think about the singers who are so nervous before they get up on stage even though they have done it 100s of times - yet they do it anyway!
I was so nervous to start my own online event, my heart was literally beating out of my chest when I was writing my caption on Instagram to post about it, and that didn’t stop me from taking action to do it.
SPEAKING OF - come to the event!!!
Next Tuesday I’ll be hosting the “Start before you’re ready” online event which is perfect for anyone who has been holding back on a dream or idea and needs a push to take that first step towards making it a reality. You can sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-before-youre-ready-tickets-657438856317?aff=oddtdtcreator
It's time to own your wins
We've had a revamp! Previously titled "Imposter Methods", the newsletter is now called Own Your Wins because that's exactly what my mission is.
Too often I see incredibly talented women doubt themselves, experience imposter syndrome, and not truly believing just how incredible they are.
It's a journey, it's work, but I'm dedicated to providing and creating the resources to get you there.
I reflect often on my personal journey with this a lot, and trust me, feeling like the most confident, bad ass, empowered version of myself isn't a constant feeling - it comes in waves, I'm human.
There was a time where I struggled greatly with imposter syndrome and didn't have the word to match with my internalised feelings. I was struggling with my perfectionism so much, yet at the time, even though I was burnt out to the very core, figured I needed to keep going and eventually I'd feel "good enough".
I felt behind in life and that I was playing catch up with those around me who all seemed to have it together. I was tunnel visioned on what I thought success looked like, and to me, it meant having a "proper" job and earning loads of money.
You can imagine how I felt with these beliefs and graduating during the pandemic where it felt like all my opportunities were at a standstill. Hiring freezes, job losses, economic uncertainty. It was bleak.
Instead of choosing to focus on what did I have, I focused on all the things I didn't and questioned myself constantly.
On top of that, I was changing careers and learning how to code which was TOUGH. That being said, I leaned into an incredible network of people who helped me to reach my career goal of becoming a Software Engineer.
I thought all my insecurities about not feeling enough would disappear as soon as I landed the role, but it didn't - it persisted.
All the time and effort spent into chasing my idea of success meant that I wasn't creating as much time into other things that I really cared about, like friendships, my health, hobbies, and of course, travelling.
It took me a while to do the work to believe that I am enough for simply being me, without the need for a job title, money, or other external factors determining my worth and to own who I am and my wins.
I want all of you to feel empowered in who you are, take the steps to challenge limiting beliefs, cultivate a growth mindset, and of course, to own your wins.
I want you to feel the fear and do it anyway, create opportunities for yourself, take risks, and recognise your worth.
I want you to give yourself compassion on your down days, and take time to pour into yourself by resting.
We'll go on this journey together and I'm so excited about it.
You can catch me at the Triangirls event speaking about how to make realistic goals and stick to them on Thursday 26th January you can get tickets here.
Triangirls is a friendly community for women and non-binary folks working in tech with the aim to make Tech a more fair industry.
Until next time,
Amber
P.S. I'm looking to start sharing your wins and experiences with imposter syndrome, if you'd like your story to be featured, you can fill out this form!
How to set realistic goals
“New year, new me”
Yes, it’s that time of the year where we tend to reflect on our goals and what we want to achieve for the new year. If you’re anything like me, you may tend to have an overwhelming list of goals in a bid to overhaul your life and then progressively lose momentum as time goes on.
If you go too hard too soon with your goals, for example, setting out to work out intensely five times a week when you’ve barely been doing 500 steps a day for the past two months, you may find the initial jump too big and unsustainable, then give up. If we’re going to set goals, they can be challenging, but we need to make them achievable and break them down into smaller, more manageable steps.
Start with why
This phrase has been made famous by Simon Sinek, and he suggests that we should start with why we’re making an action, then how, then what. He talks about it in the context of business leaders, but it can also be applied to how we set our goals.
As an example, I may want to create a goal to start working out consistently, and my “why” is because I want to feel energised, clear headed and stronger. That leads me to “how”, which could be by starting to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Finally, my “what” which could be strength training, yoga, and walks.
Also, knowing why you’ve set out your goal can help you to push on when things get tough. Being consistent, pushing yourself against limiting beliefs, and showing up is challenging. Remembering why you’re doing it in the first place can be the thing that keeps you going.
How to make your goals (or not)
There are a few different ways to create a goal. One way is a concept known as “SMART” goals which are: specific, manageable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
Specific: This is all about addressing “what” you want to accomplish. For example, “I want to practice more mindfulness” is not specific, but “I want to meditate for five minutes for the next three months” is specific
Measurable: Being able to track your progress will be a key indicator of knowing that you have achieved your goal. For example, “I want to swim twenty-five metres in twenty seconds”.
Achievable: As we mentioned before, sometimes we want to run before we can walk. Sometimes setting a goal of being able to run a marathon in six weeks with no prior running experience is a stretch goal, but “I want to run a 5km in eight weeks” may be more achievable.
Relevant: Does your goal contribute to your values and wants? For example, setting out a goal to become the next professional swimmer, may not be relevant if you dislike the use of chemicals in pools or hate swimming.
Time-Bound: Set out a time frame to achieve your goal, such as “I want to save £500 a month for the next six months”.
However, from reading Atomic Habits by James Clear (as seen from the below excerpt), an interesting alternative emerges to the idea of setting goals. He argues that the results from his goal setting had less to do with the setting of the goal itself and more with the systems he followed. If you want to become a software engineer, your goal may be to learn how to code. Your system is testing how you best learn, practice, and build projects.
"The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game. True long-term thinking is goal-less thinking. It’s not about any single accomplishment. It is about the cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, it is your commitment to the process that will determine your progress."
Things aren’t black and white, and he isn’t saying that goals are completely useless. Instead, goals are a great way to set the direction to what you want to achieve, and systems are best for making progress and committing to the process.
Addressing fears when setting goals
Fear and self doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential.
- Brian Tracy
I’ve previously found myself not setting goals for things, in case I can’t fully commit, or because I figured I would feel bad about myself if I didn’t or couldn’t achieve it. I would protect myself from what seemed like inevitable disappointment, when the reality was that these doubts and fears were holding me back from living to my full potential.
If this sounds like something you are experiencing, it’s important to understand that these feelings are valid and it takes inner work to remove these fears and doubts that you may be experiencing. Some of the limiting beliefs may be easier to address and let go of, while some others may be more deep rooted that you potentially may not consciously know are there.
When you look at your goals and have decided that you’re willing and ready to commit to them, you need to be honest with yourself about the fears and doubts you may have about accomplishing said goals. Here are some questions that I tend to reflect on:
Am I playing it safe with this goal, or should I be dreaming bigger?
What impacts do I think this goal will have on me and the people around me? (Both the good and the bad things.)
Do I believe am I worthy of it?
Can I trust myself to stick with it?
These things take time to work through. The more you are aware of these thoughts, the more you’ll be able to challenge and manage them.
You can read the full article on the You Got This website, where I write about seeing it as a marathon not a sprint, the power of accountability and the five second rule.
Is your work environment causing your imposter syndrome?
The other day, my friend calls me up and tells me that she's experiencing imposter syndrome at work. So naturally, we dig deep together to understand what exactly is going on and she told me something interesting.
She said that her manager becomes frustrated and belittles her when she asks questions as if she should already know the answers that she seeks.
She describes him as condescending, and rude - notably when he said to her "no offence but why are you here" when she was in a meeting. On the whole, their communication has been a major issue.
The experience was causing her to question whether she's smart enough, and has led to her not asking questions or for help from her colleagues because it makes her feel more like a fraud.
Something that I am extremely conscious of, is the fact that imposter syndrome puts the blame on the individual.
This isn't necessarily a case where my friend is failing to internalise her own successes, she's actually in an environment where she is made to feel bad when seeking knowledge from her manager.
From reading, Stop telling women they have imposter syndrome, this particular quote stood out to me:
"Imposter syndrome directs our view toward fixing women at work instead of fixing the places where women work."
Now, I do try to keep things balanced here, I am not saying that it is *entirely* the work environment that is causing my friend to feel the way she does. These things are not black and white.
I didn't feel comfortable giving her advice like about developing a growth mindset when her manager is directly communicating to her in a way that makes her question her intelligence.
It's all well and good for her to take a step back, and write down her wins. However, I can guarantee that the feeling of empowerment from her wins will fade as soon as the manager belittles her again.
In these cases, the "best" methods are tricky.
Guess which type of imposter syndrome we will be covering today, it’s the one and only… soloist.
This type finds it incredibly challenging to ask for help as they believe that if they get help, their successes are not their own which plays into not being able to internalise them.
From these kind of experiences, people like my friend associates asking questions with experiencing a negative outcome/feeling, and reinforces that they aren't good enough.
Here are 4 pieces of advice, with three points being for the individual and one for the manager:
It's time for that honest conversation
To the person experiencing this, firstly, I'm sorry if this has happened to you/ is happening. It is challenging to deal with people who make you feel bad for seeking help, especially if you're new to the company or early on in your career.
If you're up for it, it's time to have that challenging conversation with the person that's doing this and explain that when they have said x, it has made you feel y and act like z.
I'm not saying this conversation is an easy one to have, but it is necessary. The person doing this to you may not even be aware that they're doing it and how it's impacting you and potentially your work.
Asking questions is key for your growth
Secondly, asking questions is key to understanding and for growth. If you're avoiding negative feelings associated with the response of asking questions, utilise other people around you too.
I'm not saying that you need to quit your role (straight away)
Looking at other teams or companies can be a great option for you if you want to move and work with different people, this is perfectly valid. If this is an option you're looking at, I'd recommend looking at your internal job boards, reaching out to hiring managers, and networking.
While you're looking for a move, you still need to navigate and survive in this environment. It isn't easy dealing with these kind of managers/colleagues and you'll come across these kind of people at various phases of your life and careers.
For the managers: creating a psychologically safe working environment
Managers creating an environment where employees feel safe to fail, contributes to innovation, retention of staff and more productive employees. I've written a blog post on the importance of psychological safety here
Being condescending towards members of your team doesn't create a psychologically safe environment, which is a key component to get the best from your colleagues
You can read "Why psychological safety at work matters and how to create it" by Dr. Jacinta Jiménez, PsyD
Is having imposter syndrome a good thing?
Some people may argue that having imposter syndrome is a good thing because it means you're stepping out of your comfort zone, and you're experiencing growth.
And I agree to a certain extent.
In cases where you’re pushing yourself out of your comfort zone - it’s normal to have some feelings that come from having imposter syndrome. At this point, it can be reframed as a positive sign that you’re challenging yourself and growing.
The reality is that you can't get the evidence that you're good at it before you start. For example, you can't say you're a good coder before you've taken a single lesson or written your first line of code.
And when it comes to that first lesson, and first few lessons, you can feel out of your comfort zone, doubt & anxiety may creep in, and you may believe that you are in fact an imposter because it's challenging.
Whereas the reality is that you are pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, it's perfectly normal to initially struggle at first and continue to. Especially as a person working in tech, we are constantly learning, breaking things, and reading error messages.
I do want to be as balanced as possible, and I feel like I'm generally balanced right? ... RIGHT??!!!! Ok folks, I'm a work in progress - I'm trying.
The feelings & thoughts that arises from imposter syndrome can lead you to having a fear of failure.
Think of how many times you have intentionally avoided doing something because the fear of failure overwhelmed you.
Sometimes, we can avoid going after what we want & taking the steps to see it through because it's easier not to try than to try and fail.
In these situations, it can be more comfortable to stay in environments & situations that are familiar to us because it feels safe. So this, is when I cannot argue that imposter syndrome is a good thing.
Guess which type of imposter syndrome we will be covering today, it's the one and only... perfectionist.
It has been found that the perfectionist types of imposters set “excessively high, unrealistic goals and then experience self-defeating thoughts and behaviours when they can‟t reach those goals” (Kets de Vries, 2005).
It's important to note that there is a big difference between a healthy pursuit for excellence, and an unhealthy pursuit for perfection.
Perfectionists tend to discount positive feedback, because they think they could have done better to align with their excessively high standards.
Brene Brown describes perfectionism is a self-destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought:
"If I look perfect and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimise the painful feelings of blame, judgement, and shame."
It will come as no surprise to those who know me well that I am a perfectionist. In the past (and still to this day but not as much), the perfectionistic tendency would lead me not only to procrastinate, but to not go after the things that I truly wanted to do.
I'd say things like, I'll start posting more on LinkedIn once I stop feeling so anxious about it, or I'll go to networking events once I feel "ready" for it.
On top of that, if I made a mistake e.g. when I was presenting and had a mind blank, I would start to think I was a complete failure, focusing on all the things I did wrong/badly and would wish the Earth would swallow me up.
I realised just how much other people's perception of me took a toll on my self esteem and mental health. Something that has personally helped me is to recognise that I don't know what someone is thinking of me.
For example, if I'm asked a question, and I don't manage to answer it to the high standards that I would have liked, I would assume that the person on the receiving end must think I'm not smart and an imposter.
Now, through time, I have learned not base my self worth on the approval of others. So instead of blaming myself and jumping to the conclusion that this person must think *all the worst things* about me, I am able to step back and recognise & appreciate that I am a work in progress, I cannot do everything perfectly and taking the opportunity to see a learning lesson in the experience.
To wrap up this article, let's talk about a three unhelpful thinking styles that are common in people with perfectionism:
To note before we delve in: I am not a trained or licensed therapist, I'm sharing things that I have found from research & thought I'd share it with you folks! Let's dive in...
Black and white thinking
This thinking style involves seeing only one extreme or the other, leaving no room for shades of grey. This may look like seeing yourself as a great success when things go well, or a huge failure when things may not be going quite how you planned.
Mental filter
This thinking style involves focusing on on part and ignoring the rest, usually by focusing on the negative parts of a situation and forgetting the positive parts.
For example, getting feedback from a manager and focusing on the one bit of critical feedback, rather than all the positive things.
Catastrophising
Catastrophising occurs when we think or anticipate that an event in our life is a complete disaster with devastating consequences.
For example, if you made one mistake on a presentation at work, believing that everyone will notice, and you'll be fired for it.
I had a feeling this one would be a long one, and I've actually tried to keep it sort. You can read more about unhelpful thinking patterns with some steps on how to help here
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one!
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Until next time,
Amber
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Experiencing imposter syndrome as a woman in tech
I remember when I landed my first role as a Junior Software Engineer at a big American bank and I was so excited!
All the hard work had finally paid off, and I was genuinely proud of myself. From self teaching, leaning into various communities & mentors for support, to teaching other women how to code, I had invested a lot of time to make this dream a reality.
So why did I start to think that they accidentally hired me, and had confused me with someone else? That they would realise they made this mistake and revoke the offer.
Or perhaps, I got lucky with the people that interviewed me, and if I had a different interviewer, I probably wouldn’t have landed the role.
This my friend, is the very definition of imposter syndrome.
The impostor “syndrome” refers to the notion that some individuals feel as if they ended up in esteemed roles and positions not because of their competencies, but because of some oversight or stroke of luck.
I started to feel intense feelings of anxiety that I was lying to myself and others that I was going to start this role, and began to imagine the embarrassment I’d face when I had to tell people that the company did actually make a mistake and I was back to applying for jobs again.
On a conscious level, I knew that I was probably being irrational, but emotionally, I struggled to shake off these feelings and thoughts.
I figured that when I actually start the role, I’d start fresh and the imposter syndrome would also be out of the window too seeing as I will have actually started the role.
I was wrong.
It was there in full force, but with the message that I was actually an imposter and people would soon find out.
I felt like seeing as I had taught others to code, and had put myself out there on LinkedIn in particular, that people would have high expectations of me and I was afraid of not living up to those standards.
It was especially tough, as I started learning Java as part of my onboarding experience, and I was completely flustered and lost despite the support I was getting.
During this time, I won an award for the work I was doing in teaching women how to code and being active in tech communities, and I remember being at the awards event feeling like I did not deserve to be there.
I also felt like I couldn’t share it with people, because it didn’t make sense that I was winning awards but also struggling so much to learn Java and not picking it up as quickly as others.
With time, I came to understand more about why I was experiencing these feelings, along with methods that have helped me (and continue to help me) as I navigate managing these feelings and thoughts.
In this bi-weekly newsletter, we will be going on a journey to equip you with the tools and knowledge to understand and overcome imposter syndrome.
We will be looking into various different studies surrounding the different characteristics of imposter syndrome, and methods to kick imposter syndrome to the curb.
Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter here.
Until next time,
Amber
Failing interviews: 6 tips on how to make the most out of them
Let's be real - I have had interviews that have gone terribly, so much so that when I think back to them, I still cringe. But I have also had interviews that went so well that I surprised myself.
In 2020, when it felt like rejection was the norm, I had a change in how I perceived rejection. It took a toll, I started to question my abilities, if I was good enough and maybe I should look into non-tech roles. The imposter syndrome was very real, and I was lacking any hope.
I decided to go to a lot of self-development sessions, started reading again, and spoke to people who gave me great advice. I've always had big dreams and ambitions, and was determined to make it happen for myself.
That's when I decided to look at interviews as a great learning opportunity that can point me in the right direction in terms of key skills I needed to know, understanding the interview process, and areas I needed to improve in.
So here is a guide on how to do exactly that! So in no particular order:
- Make sure that you know what type of interview you are doing so you can be as prepared as possible.
I had a first stage interview at a company for a software engineer role where I thought it would be a more getting to me and I prepared everything I knew about the company.
Can you imagine my absolute shock when the interview happens, they ask me one question about myself and then proceed to tell me that it's a technical interview and I'll be doing a coding task.
I was so shook and unprepared - I felt so put on the spot and my head was spinning. It was my first front end interview, and it simply did not go well.
This is actually the interview that I still cringe at to this day. But it was a great learning lesson into how front end interviews go and what I needed to learn in order to succeed in my future interviews. - Document the questions you are being asked. I learnt to do this from my friend, we were both applying for roles and I was asking her about her strategy and she said she writes down all the questions to every interview that she has.
I was so impressed and inspired by that, so from that conversation and onwards, I started to write down the questions I was being asked so I was extra prepared to answer them in the event a similar question came up.
When I was learning how to code, I didn't know the importance of knowing certain topics and the terminal really scared me - let alone learning how to properly use git.
There was one interview where the interviewer asked me to list git commands, and I didn't have a clue. I had to swallow my pride and admit I didn't know - how could I possibly make up git commands. She was really understanding, and said it was okay as they knew I didn't have a technical backgroud which put me at ease.
After the interview, I learnt all about the terminal - and a few weeks later I got accepted onto the Sky Get into Tech scheme were we covered git and felt confident using it. I sought out a mentor to help guide me on the areas to focus on to help land me that first technical role. - Have questions prepared to ask at the end of the interview. I truly believe that interviews are a two way kind of deal, and that you should make sure the company you are interviewing at is a great match for you.
Some of my favourite questions to ask are:
- Is there anything you think I could answer more clearly? (This used to be the first question I would ask when it came to it being my time to ask questions. It's a great opportunity to get a better chance of passing the interview round and to get feedback on how you did)
- What projects have you been working on and what did you enjoy about working on that?
- What does career development look like and how does it work?
- How would you describe the culture at the company?
- What skills are needed to succeed in this role?
- What are the best and worst things about working at this company? - Make sure you do your research about both the company and the role.
Back in 2019 I was doing an internship at a marketing tech (they call it martech) company and I was tasked with shortlisting my replacement as I was going back to university.
This was a great experience as I finally understood what interviwers were looking for. So many interviews I felt like candidates did not come prepared as they didn't know much about the company and answers to their questions didn't match the job role.
When you have an interview, make sure you are aligning your current skills and interests to the job role. - Use websites like Glassdoor to learn more about the kind of questions that are most likely to be asked in the interview you're going for.
If you search for a company on Glassdoor, they have a section where people review the interview process that they had with the company and it's very insightful.
In some cases, depending on the size of the company, they may not have many reviews on Glassdoor. This is when its best to google typical interview questions for the role, or even reach out to people from the company expressing your interest for the role and asking for advice on how you can prepare for the interview. - Create a brag list. When interviewing, it can be easy to forget to mention all the incredible things you have been doing.
I created a document where I document most of my wins and organise it by month.
Before an interview, I would always look over my LinkedIn to remind myself what I've been doing and to make sure I speak about it during the interview.
If you found this helpful - do let me know! I'd love to hear your thoughts on this and what you would add to the list.