This might be too ambiguous to answer, but I want to get better at taking iniative, but I don't know how. I can be pretty shy in work settings. I do things without being told, but I want to go beyond that like start projects etc. Provide more value.

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Just be sure of what you are capable of doing and propose your projects or ideas so others can relate, approve or help with your projects.

do you have any concrete ideas about the kind of projects you can pursue?

Closed mouth don't get fed. Talking to people is your best resource for finding opportunities. Who do you need to talk to to get a promotion? Are there any senior members of your team who can advise you or even mentor you? You want more responsibilities, who can assign them to you?

Any clue where that shyness stems from? It's important that you're not afraid to speak up, otherwise your team misses out on the valuable input you could be providing.

Maybe we gotta hear more about what exactly you do at work? That way we can make it less ambiguous and give you more specific pointers

You can start by identifying what it is that you want to do. Once you have a specific goal in mind, look for opportunities to take the lead. For example, if you want to start a new project at work, offer to spearhead the effort.

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