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Career traps? Let's shatter them!
6 Career Traps to Avoid

Career traps? Letโs shatter them!
Hey there๐, Jaspreet here. Iโm excited to have you be a part of this exclusive community of high performing & high achieving women aspiring to maximize their potential, betting on themselves and getting to their next level!
TODAYโs TOPIC
Why women fall for career traps?
Types of traps?
How to overcome?
WHY
Perfectionism
Unrealistic expectations
Imposter syndrome
(Tip: Remember YOU hold the power to overcome challenges.)
TYPES OF TRAPS
1. ๐๐๐ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐๐ค๐ง๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐พ๐ค๐๐ค๐ค๐ฃ - We all find solace in the familiar. But, it's the new challenges that push us beyond our limits and accelerate growth. Be the butterfly, not the caterpillar!
2. ๐๐จ๐ค๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐จ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ - Who you know is often as important as what you know. Don't sail solo. Build bridges of professional relationships because your network is your net worth.
3. ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ก - Ignoring constructive criticism is like rejecting the roadmap to your destination. Embrace feedback, it's your compass to improvement.
4. ๐๐๐ ๐๐ช๐ข๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐ช๐ง๐๐ก๐ - As women, we often shy away from the spotlight. But your accomplishments deserve a stage. Amplify your achievements, let the world hear your victory song.
5. ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ช๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ - Failure isn't a monster under your bed; it's the stepping stone to success. Welcome it, each failure is just one lesson closer to your goal.
6. ๐๐๐ ๐พ๐ค๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐พ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐จ - Doubt is the dream killer. Believe in your abilities, you are far more capable than you think.
HOW TO OVERCOME
Strategic networking. Put yourself out there!
Advocate for yourself.
Say NO often.
Seek out coaches & mentors.
Embrace imperfection!
What is the ONE thing you are going to do this week? Let me know.
Until next week,
Jaspreet
P.S. If you are interested to understand how 1 on 1 coaching might help you accelerate your career while improving your wellbeing & relationships, send me a note for a FREE discovery call.