Even after years in media, I’ve just started a new role and it’s feeling quite overwhelming. New systems, new teams, new politics. How do you find your footing without burning out trying to prove yourself?

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First off, congratulations on the new role! I know it sounds counterproductive, but why not take a step back and observe instead of trying to prove yourself? Learn the new company, new role, new team, and soak it in. A new role in itself is overwhelming, but you were chosen for that particular position for a reason. I know we have a tendency to want to prove ourselves right away, but that's something that happens over time.

I don't think its a bad thing to take a step back and be an observer for a while so you get lay of the land. You don't have to prove yourself right away, rushing in can cause costly mistakes.

I had a mentor who gave me great advice on this. Be it a new role or a different company, it doesn’t matter if you’ve been doing the work for decades. There are going to be a lot of differences, and you are back to a learning phase now. Let yourself be a student, and soon enough, it will all start to come together.

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