Cecile
Hemery
Founder and Leadership Coach at Walayance
"When “wanting to do a good job” stops you from having a bigger impact"
"When “wanting to do a good job” stops you from having a bigger impact"
Thu May 22 - 5:20 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"When “wanting to do a good job” stops you from having a bigger impact"
"When “wanting to do a good job” stops you from having a bigger impact"
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Session: When “wanting to do a good job” stops you from having a bigger impact
For some of us, being a “good girl” at school in our youth played an essential part in our lives. We were praised for getting good grades, pleasing the teachers and our parents in the process, and it somehow became a part of our identity.Many of us carried this drive into our professional lives, striving to impress and achieve recognition. And it served us well - promotions, raises, and praise that reinforced our identity as successful professionals. However, over time the same approach that worked wonders in school and at the beginning of our career may no longer yield the same results in the workplace. Missed promotions or being left out of shiny projects may have led to frustration, overwhelm and loss of focus.
This talk aims to shed light on this transition from being a “good girl” to becoming a self-reliant and empowered adult in the professional world and redefining success on your terms.
Key Takeaways
- What is the Good Girl Syndrome and How and Why we become "Good Girls"
- The impact of being a being a Good Girl in the workplace
- How to break free from needing validation from others
- How to embrace change and growth
Bio
Cecile Hemery is a Career and Leadership Coach specialising in empowering women and quiet leaders in the Tech industry. Drawing from 15 years of leadership roles at gaming companies like King and Gameloft, she understands firsthand the challenges quiet women face in tech environments. As founder of Walayance, a leadership development and coaching company, she helps women in tech find their authentic leadership voice, create meaningful impact, and grow in their careers while staying true to themselves. Her talks on "Celebrating Introverts in the Workplace" have been featured at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and other industry events.