APM National Conference for Women in Project Management 2018, Karlene Agard

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This document provides lessons on dealing with failure and advancing one's career. It discusses how everyone experiences failure and offers perspectives on reframing failure. It encourages seeking help when overwhelmed and investing in oneself. The document emphasizes speaking up for career goals and the importance of preparation and networking for career opportunities. Women are noted to be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all qualifications, while men are more willing to take risks, and quotes emphasize overcoming fear of failure and believing in oneself.

From failure
to Forbes -
annotated slides

HAVE YOU
EVER FELT LIKE
A FAILURE?
1. Often
2. Sometimes
3. Rarely
4. Who me?! I’m perfect

SO, YOU’VE MESSED UP!
You’re human and we all do.
What matters is, what next?
What do you choose to tell yourself?

“Whether you think you can or
whether you think you can't,
you're right.”
– Henry Ford

A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Will this matter in time?
Will you tell your grandkids?
What do I want to tell them about how I dealt with
it?

A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Is what I’m saying to myself true?
Is it helpful?
What would you say to a friend in the same
situation?

A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Read:
SOS for Emotions by Lynn Clark
Telling Yourself the Truth by William Backus and Marie
Chapman

DON’T GIVE UP!
Life happens but it’s what you make of it
that matters.

• If you’re overwhelmed, get help.
• Companies are increasingly aware of
the impact of employee wellbeing on
performance and vice versa.
• It’s in your companies interest for you
to be at your best.
DON’T SUFFER IN SILENCE

SPEAK UP
• For yourself
• For others
• Be clear about your career goals

INVEST IN YOURSELF
Invest your time and money to forge
the career and life that you want to lead.

GETTING YOUR NEXT ROLE
• Get as much information as you can
before an interview.
• Contact them if it’s feasible.
• Interviews are a two-way process.
• Be aware of what you have to offer and
how the role aligns with your goals.

NETWORKING
Preparation + Networking Opportunity

13% men didn’t apply for a job they
didn’t have all the qualifications for
because they didn’t want to put
themselves out if they were likely to
fail.
How many women said the same?
https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified
11% 18% 22% 29%

“There is just one thing that
makes your dreams impossible:
the fear of failure.”
– Paulo Cuello

THANK YOU!
Email: karlene@aravun.com
Twitter: @karlene_agard
@ARAVUNltd
Website: www.aravun.com
Facebook: ARAVUN
LinkedIn: Karlene Agard
ARAVUN
YouTube: ARAVUN

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