TUR002 The Unwritten Rules of Impostor Syndrome and Building Relationships with Michelle Aragon, Senior Vice President of Business Solutions at MAGNA
Michelle Aragon is the Senior Vice President of Business Solutions at MAGNA Global, the centralized strategic investment and media intelligence unit of IPG Mediabrands. MAGNA Global works closely with agency teams and clients to develop intelligence, investment, and innovation strategies to create a competitive advantage in the market. Throughout her career, she has held managerial and executive roles at companies like MRM/McCann, Factory 360, Constellation Brands, and Poke New York. Michelle earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Advertising, and Marketing at the University of Idaho and is an active member of the board for the John A. Reisenbach Foundation.
Michelle joins me today to discuss the unwritten rules of overcoming impostor syndrome and building relationships that she’s learned throughout her career. She shares how giving into her limiting beliefs early in her career has impacted her ability to authentically embrace herself and what she had to offer. She shares how she overcame the feelings of impostor syndrome and discusses the importance of focusing on areas you need to grow. We discuss the importance of identifying your personal mission in your life and your career. She also explains why it’s critical to be intentional when building relationships and the difference between connecting with people and true stakeholder management.
“Once you’re clear on what your mission is, then nothing else matters because that’s what you’re working toward.” - Michelle Aragon
This week on The Unwritten Rules Podcast:
Michelle’s career journey and how her tenacity, resiliency, and focus on building relationships led to her success
What the ‘lie of not enough’ is and why women leaders need to be mindful of it
How her limiting beliefs impacted her ability to authentically embrace who she was, what she had to offer, and her self-value
The importance of focusing on the skills you need to grow instead of your deficits
The value of identifying your personal mission
The difference between connecting with people, building relationships and stakeholder management
Why it’s critical to be intentional, thoughtful and authentic when building relationships
The challenges that many young, professional women face throughout their careers
Being a mentor and role model while continuing your journey as a leader
Our Favorite Quotes:
“There’s a difference between connecting with people, creating relationships, and actual stakeholder management.” - Michelle Aragon
“It’s not who you know. It’s what those people know about you.” - Michelle Aragon
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