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Laurence Paquette

May 21, 20235 min read

Networking for introverts and social overthinkers

It is embarrassing to be uncomfortable with strangers to the extent that it can trigger a panic attack. It is embarrassing to tell people th

Laurence Paquette

Feb 16, 20233 min read

I’m a Vice President, I’m 41 and I’m still an impostor

Two years ago I wrote an article: I am 39, I am a director and I feel like an impostor.

Laurence Paquette

Jan 30, 20233 min read

The Dunning-Kruger Effect or the cycle of taking on a new role

The Dunning-Kruger Effect or the cycle of taking on a new role. In April 2022, I took on a new professional role which included new responsi

Laurence Paquette

Jun 4, 20226 min read

The quest to overcome my impostor syndrome

Dear friend Over the course of the last couple of weeks, I have heard you mentioned, in passing, your impostor syndrome multiple times. Alt

Laurence Paquette

Feb 12, 20224 min read

Hiring is hard

Hiring is hard 💪⚠ I think hiring people is really hard. It’s a critical decision that impacts everyone involved and the team. A bad hire ca

Laurence Paquette

Jan 30, 202214 min read

What I learn working with and for an ex-Amazonian

🤔 What I learn from working with and for an ex-Amazonian. 🛒 A few months ago, I took a new position and by doing so, I started working wi

Laurence Paquette

Dec 5, 20214 min read

Guess what!? I don’t always know what I’m doing.

For a very long time in my career, I have looked up at leaders envious of their abilities, but most importantly, envious because I thought t

Laurence Paquette

Oct 2, 20212 min read

Saying goodbye

🙏Yesterday, I did something that was much harder than I expected, I told my team that I was changing role and that the team as we know it w

Laurence Paquette

Sep 4, 20214 min read

My love hate relationship with presenting

🎦🎤 Do you know someone who loves to give presentations? Who gets excited at the thought of talking in front of an audience and having all

Laurence Paquette

Aug 7, 20211 min read

Being gay at work

What is it like to be out at work? Should you come out at the office? What about if you have colleagues in other countries where being gay