Today we are introducing Lydia, whose career trajectory zigzags from the volleyball courts of Stanford to the high-octane world of investment banking, and onto the entrepreneurial stage where she now shines as a beacon for women in tech. Now, as a life coach, Lydia empowers women in tech to understand and work with their stress, tackle overwhelmingness head-on, and carve out careers that are as fulfilling as they are impactful. Lydia’s Top 3 Career Insights: 1. Embrace and Normalize Failure: Lydia discusses the importance of normalizing failure and mistakes as a part of one's career. She highlights that these experiences should not be taken personally but rather seen as normal and necessary steps towards growth. 2. Evaluate and Reflect: Lydia shares her strategy of evaluating herself after every significant task or event. This involves asking what went well, what didn't, and what could be done better next time. 3. Develop Resilience to Negative Feedback: Lydia advises building resilience towards rejection and negative feedback. She explains that such experiences are normal and emphasizes the importance of simplifying one’s reaction to failure. Get weekly updates in your email: https://thecareercoach.beehiiv.com/subscribe