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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
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