Reframed IT

Reframed IT: Embracing Challenges and Failures

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Episode notes

**This episode was recorded in December 2023 so please note personal circumstances may now differ from those referred to in the episode.**


On this episode we hear from Anna Dick CTO at Capsule and Toby Wilman co founder Inara Talent.

The conversation explores the topics of challenges, failures, and vulnerability in the professional and personal lives of our guests. Anna shares her experiences of facing challenges in a male-dominated environment and the impact of motherhood on her career. Toby discusses the tough year he had and how embracing vulnerability helped him overcome it. The conversation highlights the need to change perceptions of failure and the value of trying and learning from mistakes. They emphasise the importance of learning from failure and trying different paths to find what truly resonates with them. They also discuss the challenges of building online visibility and networking, and provide tips for overcoming social anxiety in professional settings. Overall, they highlight the value of reframing challenges as opportunities for growth and personal development.


Takeaways


  • Embracing vulnerability can lead to personal growth and help others who may be going through similar challenges.
  • Failure should be seen as a learning opportunity rather than a negative outcome, and it is important to try and learn from mistakes.
  • The right culture and environment play a crucial role in how challenges and failures are perceived and addressed.
  • Changing perceptions of failure and embracing vulnerability can lead to personal and professional development.
  • Embrace challenges and recognize that failure is not the end, but an opportunity to learn and grow.
  • Build your online visibility and network to create opportunities for career growth and personal development.
  • Reframe challenges as opportunities for growth and personal development, and approach them with a positive mindset.


More about the podcast:


Reframe Women in Tech is on a mission to make personal development accessible to all. In this podcast, host and founder of Reframe Women in Tech Conferences, Beckie Taylor will chat with the women in tech community to reframe the narrative around women in technology. She'll be shattering stereotypes, challenging biases and amplifying the voices of amazing women in the industry.

You might be a woman navigating the tech world, searching for your next role; or a forward-thinking company eager to create a better environment for your employees.

Whoever you are, our podcast has something for you. So, join us on this incredible journey as we dive into the diverse and dynamic world of tech. Together, let's Reframe It.


Links: 

Anna linkedin.com/in/anna-dick-b4bb434

Toby linkedin.com/in/toby-wilman-ab385095 inaratalent.co.uk 

Beckie Taylor linkedin.com/in/beckie-taylor-92840712

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