

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:
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.
Connect Paulette on LinkedIn and Instagram.Who is a perfectionist?
Why did you decide to share your experiences to help others overcome perfectionist tendencies?
How do you suggest staying motivated or becoming remotivated after being stuck in that perfectionist cycle?
Did you experience imposter syndrome during your journey to perfectionist recovery? If so, how did you deal with it?
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...
Should you customize your resume to every job you apply to?
What are key things that women of color should know to be successful when they interview?
Any specific tools used for the purpose (to overcome)?
How an I balance the excellence and perfectionism vs time.
Is perfectionism connected to imposter syndrome?
How do you strive for excellence instead of perfection?
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...
How to overcome paralysis for analysis?
How do you deal with imposter syndrome and not let that creep in your job?
What are the best quick standards or tools to balance quality vs. time and cost tradeoffs on deliverables?
How do deal with a transition in IT without no experience?
How should we address resume gaps?
Is good enough really better than perfection?
How do you manage perfectionism in a culture focused on perfectionism ie “we don’t make mistakes here.”
is it true that recruiters are looking for one page summary e.g. Elon Musk, how to deliver that objective?
I just know that the cycle is stifling. how is it managed?
How you know that you finish the work instead of looking for perfectionism on it?
How to work with others who are perfectionists and inhibit moving forward
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?
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...
I would like to a resume built from a job description from start to finish.
How to achieve your dream
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...
What root cause cod there be to procrastination?
Recommendations for those who recently lost their jobs and are in the job search?
tips for transitioning to new industry and roles
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...
How many resumes should you have?
How do you continue to maintain high-quality work while letting go of perfectionism?
How do you deal with imposter syndrome and not let that creep in your job?
Can you talk about simple accessible tools for checking in with oneself about when enough is enough if you're a perfectionist?
What are 3 best tips for overcoming the need to be perfect?
I can't tell if I'm perfectionist or if I'm just seeing more values in the visual quality compared to other engineers
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...
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?
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