Breaking Up With Perfectionism
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Are you a perfectionist? Do you postpone projects or goals until "the stars are aligned"? Join Paulette Piñero, speaker, entrepreneur, author, and recovering perfectionist as she talks about how perfectionism is holding you back from becoming the powerhouse leader you were born to...
Are you a perfectionist? Do you postpone projects or goals until "the stars are aligned"? Join Paulette Piñero, speaker, entrepreneur, author, and recovering perfectionist as she talks about how perfectionism is holding you back from becoming the powerhouse leader you were born to be.
In this chat, you’ll learn:
- How to identify if perfectionism is holding you back
- Actionable steps to deal with perfectionist tendencies
- Tips and tricks to empower others without perfectionist expectations
Meet The Speaker
Paulette Piñero is the owner of LEAD Media LLC, a leadership coaching and management consulting firm that helps professionals of color get the confidence and skills they need to take the next step in their careers.
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Q&A
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Who is a perfectionist?
By:Posted on 2021-10-13 -
Why did you decide to share your experiences to help others overcome perfectionist tendencies?
By: VivianPosted on 2021-10-13 -
How do you suggest staying motivated or becoming remotivated after being stuck in that perfectionist cycle?
By: Heather, OtherPosted on 2021-10-13 -
Did you experience imposter syndrome during your journey to perfectionist recovery? If so, how did you deal with it?
By: Ebonee, Program CoordinatorPosted on 2021-10-12 -
Where is the 'sweet spot' between progress and perfect when you bring in other collaborators? Do you include a preface, "this is not perfect looking for feedback", or something that indicates the...
By: MichellePosted on 2021-10-12 -
Should you customize your resume to every job you apply to?
By: Joseph, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2021-10-11 -
What are key things that women of color should know to be successful when they interview?
By: VanyaPosted on 2021-10-11 -
Any specific tools used for the purpose (to overcome)?
By: TatianaPosted on 2021-10-11 -
How an I balance the excellence and perfectionism vs time.
By: HeritierPosted on 2021-10-11 -
Is perfectionism connected to imposter syndrome?
By: Renee, Development OperationsPosted on 2021-10-11 -
How do you strive for excellence instead of perfection?
By: Helen, Food ServerPosted on 2021-10-11 -
I am ALWAYS a perfectionist to the extend that I miss opportunities because I am not prepared. At leat now I am aware that it's just an excuse to do nothing. I am looking forward to learning how...
By: Ella, Account ManagerPosted on 2021-10-11 -
How to overcome paralysis for analysis?
By: CeciliaPosted on 2021-10-11 -
How do you deal with imposter syndrome and not let that creep in your job?
By: Abdullahi, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2021-10-11 -
What are the best quick standards or tools to balance quality vs. time and cost tradeoffs on deliverables?
By: VivianPosted on 2021-10-11 -
How do deal with a transition in IT without no experience?
By: Michelle, Cloud EngineerPosted on 2021-10-10 -
How should we address resume gaps?
By: Irma, ResearcherPosted on 2021-10-10 -
Is good enough really better than perfection?
By: Michelle, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2021-10-10 -
How do you manage perfectionism in a culture focused on perfectionism ie “we don’t make mistakes here.”
By: Choni, Product Marketing ManagerPosted on 2021-10-10 -
is it true that recruiters are looking for one page summary e.g. Elon Musk, how to deliver that objective?
By: Barrie , Operations ManagementPosted on 2021-10-10 -
I just know that the cycle is stifling. how is it managed?
By: Shura, Administrative AssistantPosted on 2021-10-10 -
How you know that you finish the work instead of looking for perfectionism on it?
By: Mounir, UX UI DesignerPosted on 2021-10-10 -
How to work with others who are perfectionists and inhibit moving forward
By: Caryn Rosen, Legacy and Planned Giving ConsultantPosted on 2021-10-10 -
When you apply for a job that you do not have previous experience in, how do you write your cv so that it is noticed by the recruiter?
By: Adrianne, Business DevelopmentPosted on 2021-10-10 -
What are good indications that stopping at "good enough" is, well, good enough, instead of powering forward towards perfection. I feel like I quit too soon when I should keep moving forward, and...
By: Steven, Software developerPosted on 2021-10-10 -
I would like to a resume built from a job description from start to finish.
By: Corey, Military Intelligence OfficerPosted on 2021-10-10 -
How to achieve your dream
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I’ve had people comment that my resume Qualifications & Skills section is too good to be true! I have worked for 40 years & truly have all of these amazing skills that I am proud of. I was...
By: Lori, Account ManagerPosted on 2021-10-10 -
What root cause cod there be to procrastination?
By: Cath, Chief Opportunities OfficerPosted on 2021-10-10 -
Recommendations for those who recently lost their jobs and are in the job search?
By: jacqueline, Vice President of DevelopmentPosted on 2021-10-10 -
tips for transitioning to new industry and roles
By: Ingrid, Content MarketerPosted on 2021-10-10 -
How to know when a project is “good enough” to submit as completed? I often find items outside the initial request (scope) which are inaccurate and I don’t want to only complete the basics as it...
By: BethPosted on 2021-10-10 -
How many resumes should you have?
By: Onika, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2021-10-10 -
How do you continue to maintain high-quality work while letting go of perfectionism?
By: KathleenPosted on 2021-10-07 -
How do you deal with imposter syndrome and not let that creep in your job?
By: JenniferPosted on 2021-10-07 -
Can you talk about simple accessible tools for checking in with oneself about when enough is enough if you're a perfectionist?
By: CelestePosted on 2021-10-07 -
What are 3 best tips for overcoming the need to be perfect?
By: Carly, Network ConsultantPosted on 2021-10-06 -
I can't tell if I'm perfectionist or if I'm just seeing more values in the visual quality compared to other engineers
By: Wangshu, Game Software EngineerPosted on 2021-10-06 -
I have worked on hard on not placing my perfectionist expectations on others - but I don't give myself the same permission when it comes to myself. How do I holistically change my approach in work...
By: Meagan, DirectorPosted on 2021-10-06 -
I'm a perfectionist, but I haven't experienced I'm procrastinating that much. What are the other most common and destructive effects of being a perfectionist?
By: Anna, Data EngineerPosted on 2021-09-20
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