INROADS Conference - Standing on Your Own Two Feet: Creating a Powerful Professional Persona

All Resources from the INROADS National Conference are available down below! Thank you so much for joining me!

INROADS Conference Downloads

Reflection Sheet

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Resources

Imposter Syndrome

• Article - Imposter Syndrome: 8 Ways to Deal with It Before it Hinders Your Success

• Video - How students of color confront imposter syndrome TED Talk

• Book - The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: And Men: Why Capable People Suffer from Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive In Spite of It

• Article - 14 Steps to Take to Build a Strong Professional Network

• Article - How to Build a Helpful and Well-Connected Professional Network From Scratch

Professional persona

• Article - Guide To Business Attire (With Examples)

• Video - Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are TEDTalk

• Video - Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language

• Article - 12 Tips for Making Your Virtual Meetings More Professional

• Video - How to Speak Up For Yourself TED Talk

• Article - Four Ways to Find Your Voice at Work

• Article - Women, Find Your Voice

Race

• Article - How To Cope When Being A Minority At Work Contributes To Stress

• Article - How To Survive In A Mostly White Workplace: Tips For Marginalized Employees

• Article - Why it's hard for people of colour to be themselves at work

Identity

• Article - Addressing Gender Identity in the Workplace with Grace and Professionalism

• Article - How to Signal You are an Ally in Hostile Environment

Conflict

• Article - How to tackle workplace conflict head-on

• Article - How to Work with Someone Who Creates Unnecessary Conflict

• Article - Conflict “Go To” Conversation Starters

• Video - Why There’s So Much Conflict and Work and What You Can Do to Fix It

• Video - The Gift of Conflict

Conclusion

Early in your career can be a tricky time to navigate. Don't give up! You can do it!