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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
May 21, 20235 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
Feb 16, 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
Jan 30, 20233 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
Jun 4, 20226 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
Feb 12, 20224 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
Jan 30, 202214 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
Dec 5, 20214 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
Oct 2, 20212 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
Sep 4, 20214 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
Laurence Paquette
Aug 7, 20211 min read


When it's everybody's job, it's nobody's job.
When it's everybody's job, it's nobody's job.
As a leader, it's easy to fall into the trap of expecting certain responsibilities, tasks or
Laurence Paquette
Jun 30, 20211 min read


A year ago, I got overtaken by stress and I told no one about it…
🚨 A little over a year ago, as we all went into lockdown, I got overtaken by 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 and I told no one but my wife about it. I feare
Laurence Paquette
Jun 28, 20216 min read


The 10 Best Things About Being An Expat
Are you living abroad or have you lived abroad before? Here are my top 10 favorite things about being an expat.
Laurence Paquette
Jun 20, 20215 min read


How do I manage my time: my top 25 time management hacks
How do you manage your time and make the most out of it? For me, time management is essential. Like everyone else, I only have 24h available
Laurence Paquette
Jun 6, 20218 min read


Why I Choose to Wear the Same Clothes Everyday
I wear the same clothes everyday… Not because I was inspired by Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg but because I hate shopping and I hate choosin
Laurence Paquette
May 9, 20215 min read


How Podcasts got me in shape OR my list of amazing Podcasts to learn from
Audio is my favorite content format! I love to be able to listen, learn and be entertained while I train or commute. Over the last 12 month
Laurence Paquette
May 6, 20216 min read


We should all get a coach!
Have you ever been coached? A few months ago, although filled with skepticism, I decided to get a business coach as I felt I was stalling in
Laurence Paquette
May 3, 20217 min read


Anyone else getting social hangovers? (confessions of an introvert)
The corporate culture I know seems to have been built for extroverts. Large meetings, open workspaces, group brainstorm sessions, etc. Most
Laurence Paquette
Apr 25, 202110 min read


Where are our role models? I am an impostor (part 2)
A few days ago I wrote a post on LinkedIn about being 39 years old, a director and feeling like an impostor. This is part 2, our role models
Laurence Paquette
Apr 12, 20215 min read


Let's talk about my pronouns - (she/they)
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to include my pronouns (she/they) on LinkedIn and maybe some people are wondering why or what it means.
Laurence Paquette
Apr 6, 20215 min read
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