{"id":42,"date":"2025-05-28T17:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T00:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/?p=42"},"modified":"2025-06-02T12:31:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T19:31:59","slug":"self-reflection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/2025\/05\/28\/self-reflection\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 09 &#8211; Self Reflection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What am I good at?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m good at making people feel supported, whether I\u2019m leading a training session or just being someone a friend can talk to. Professionally, I have a knack for taking complex information and turning it into something clear and engaging. Personally, I\u2019ve learned I\u2019m good at staying grounded under pressure and encouraging others when they need a boost. I bring both heart and strategy to the table, which helps in almost any setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do I value?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I deeply value growth and connection, both for myself and for others. I\u2019m constantly trying to learn more about people, about systems, about myself, and I appreciate spaces where curiosity is encouraged. I also value balance, even if it\u2019s a work in progress. Whether I\u2019m showing up for my team at work or carving out time for family or a quiet walk, I want to be intentional with where my energy goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did I get here?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve gotten here through a lot of hard work, curiosity, and leaning into what feels right. Moving from New Zealand to California at a young age shaped how I see the world and taught me how to adapt. Working in customer service taught me the value of empathy and communication, and evolving into a trainer helped me discover my passion for teaching and enabling growth. My journey has also heavily relied on trusting myself through change, and applying learned skills to shape the way I approach life and work today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where am I going?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t have the full picture figured out, but I know I\u2019m moving toward a life that feels both meaningful and aligned. Personally, that means staying close to the people who matter most and creating space for joy, even in the middle of all the busy. Professionally, I\u2019m working toward becoming a more strategic voice in learning and development, potentially through instructional design or senior\/management training roles. Personally, I\u2019m learning how to advocate for myself more, whether that\u2019s through asking for what I need or simply slowing down when things feel overwhelming. I don\u2019t have all the answers yet, but I\u2019m trying to build a life that aligns with my values, one intentional step at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What am I good at? I\u2019m good at making people feel supported, whether I\u2019m leading a training session or just being someone a friend can talk to. Professionally, I have a knack for taking complex information and turning it into &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/2025\/05\/28\/self-reflection\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previous-posts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14207"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42\/revisions\/67"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gwellsmgmt448\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}