157 Adjusting to New Norms Without Self-Sabatoge

In this episode, Kemi examines the often-overlooked challenge of adjusting to new norms when you make a significant career move. Whether you're changing institutions, shifting roles, or altering your professional circle, Kemi breaks down the nuanced steps of navigating this complex process. 

 Listen closely as Kemi explores: 

• The difficulty in recognizing new professional norms and why our past experiences might cloud our judgment. 
• The importance of curiosity and questioning our automatic reactions to unfamiliar workplace behaviors. 
• Strategies for being open to new interpretations and allowing time for emotional adjustment to align with intellectual understanding. 
• The vital role of community in reflecting on and understanding our experiences, preventing self-sabotage, and embracing change. 

 
This episode serves as our reminder that change isn't just about embracing new opportunities; it's also about the delicate art of relearning and adapting to a new environment's unspoken rules. 

 If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. 

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