Session: Embracing the Joy of Not Missing Out: Redefining Your Career Path
In a world where the pressure to find the perfect job can be overwhelming, this talk is a friendly, down-to-earth guide for women navigating their careers. The talk explores the evolving work landscape, the rise of remote work, and the crucial role of mental well-being. Rather than sticking to the traditional advice of finding a job you love, we'll dive into the practicalities of starting new jobs, venturing into unknown career paths, and the reality that the dream job might not match expectations… and it does not have to!
Discovering your strengths and staying open to unexpected opportunities will be at the forefront of our discussion, shifting the focus from pursuing passion to finding fulfillment. We'll touch on the importance of separating work and personal life, explore the future of work with an emphasis on flexibility, and empower you to set clear boundaries.
Forget the conventional wisdom of finding a job you love – let's discuss exploring unknown paths, and the idea that your dream job might not be what you think.
Bio
Paulina Wiklo is a CX and Service Design Strategist based in Barcelona, Spain, with over 15 years of experience in design, research, and customer experience. Her mission is to help organizations navigate complexities by crafting meaningful, customer-centric solutions informed by actionable insights and metrics.
She specializes in connecting the dots and identifying patterns across design, data, and strategy to design solutions that improve customer satisfaction and drive successful products. With a passion for collaboration and problem-solving, Paulina helps teams align cross-functional efforts through facilitation, coaching, and visual storytelling.
When she’s not in front of the screens, you’ll likely find her chatting with her plants, immersed in drawing or painting, or training nosework with her dog. She also has a keen obsession with solving nonograms.