EXERCISE

The Listening Tour

Purpose Gain new perspectives of your strengths and areas for growth by scheduling : onversations with c people who know you well and have helped you at specific stages in our career, y

By hearing from people who know you and have worked with you before, it shines a light on strengths and skills you may have forgotten or overlooked.

nstructions I :

• . 1 dentify 2-3 people you trust and feel safe with and would expect honestly and I andor, such as mentors, colleagues, and friends c
• 2. Reach out to connect with them. Say: "I'm reflecting on my career and deciding on next steps as I move forward. I would value your insights and would love 30 minutes of your time.'
• 3. n the conversation, ask: I
• · What did you perceive as my biggest strengths?
• · Where was I most effective?
• · n what areas did I have the greatest impact? I
• · What could I have done better? In what ways could I have been more effective?
• 4. Share your assessment from Exercise 1: The Career Mapping Exercise
• · Are there any of the skills and peak experiences that resonated based on our experience working with me? y
• · What skills and talents did I miss?

Reflection Prompts :

• ● What feedback surprised you the most during your conversations?
• ● What recurring themes or insights emerged from the feedback?
• ● How might you act on the insights you've gained?

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