If you’re starting something new or experiencing any kind of learning curve in life right now — I see you, and I’m right there with you. Here are some ways I’ve been approaching my own (in)competence this month while working on a big project outside of my comfort zone. I hope they might inspire you too.

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I recently had the opportunity to attend a conference on paving the way forward with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and was struck by both the wins and woes professionals shared. Here are five of my big takeaways on prioritizing DEIB to foster a genuine culture of belonging — not a performative one.

Women learn through mentoring.

My coaching client squealed in delight as she recounted how her interview had gone better than she could have imagined, that she had been offered the new role before she even reached home. She did an obligatory hip wiggle and a solo high five to no one in particular. When I pressed her for what had made the difference in her approach this time, she had said that she benefitted from having two very different mindsets as a sounding board. Richard and Leila, her two inhouse mentors were truly instrumental in getting her moving on up.

A number of researchers such as Josselson* have underscored that women’s development is linked to their sense of self in relation to others, rather than as individuals operating independently. This was all the more evident during this coaching conversation. We were experiencing informal learning.