ACE Women’s Collective Events
To the Moon: Understanding and Investing in Crypto
Thanks to everyone who was able to join our IG Live! In case you missed it, here are our key takeaways:
Crypto is a paradigm where we can have more ownership and transparency over our digital assets. In an increasingly more digital world, Crypto is aiming to replace the centralized servers that allow companies to control our data with shared servers that everyone can control (aka Blockchain!).
Despite the bear market, the Crypto is still in its early building phase. Historically, Crypto has gone through some of its most innovative periods after entering a bear winter. Here are some of the latest consumer trends that are starting to become more mainstream:
DeFi (Decentralized Finance): DeFi is breaking down barriers of how we are able to send, share, and raise money around the world. Instead of going through traditional finance institutions, DeFi eliminates the need for an institutional intermediary and allows people to conduct transactions on a peer-to-peer network. For example, if you didn’t have a bank account and wanted to avoid the fees that a typical bank would charge, you could use DeFi applications that would facilitate this transaction directly between two parties.
Gaming: Significant resources are going towards building out games that run on blockchain and tokenizing elements like skins, avatars, and other in-game assets.
Art, Music and Collectibles: NFTs are becoming an increasingly more popular alternative to monetize your fan base. Instead of needing millions of streams on Spotify, you can generate a similar amount of money with a much smaller ‘core’ fan base through minting NFTs of songs, collectibles, experiences and many more aspects of artists’ work. Big companies like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Reddit have already or are in the process of incorporating NFTs into their platform.
Be cautious of where you get your Crypto information! Social investing allows for a lot of information sharing — both good and bad. Curate a list or group of people to follow that you trust for information on Crypto to avoid the traps of social and emotional investing.
The FTX fallout is likely going to lead to a cultural shift back to accountability and the original ethos of Crypto. Long term, this hopefully will refocus the space on building truly decentralized products — and it looks like regulators are already putting in the effort to be educated about the space and where it is evolving.
One of the biggest lessons Natalie has learned on her Crypto journey is that life and investing are about the same skill sets: risks, relationships, diligence, integrity, etc. Managing your own psychology will benefit you in investing as much as it will in life.
If you’re looking to start your Crypto journey, check out some of Natalie’s top resources:
Natalie’s Twitter: @EclecticCapital
Make sure to check out our instagram @AceWomensCollective for a replay and other key takeaways!
How to ACE the MBA Interviews
Let us save you hours of research, see below for a summary of valuable insights from our event with David White, an expert MBA admissions coach at Menlo Coaching. As a perk to our community, David is offering 10% off on any interview prep services when you mention ACE Women’s Collective.
Key Take-Aways :
1) How does the MBA Admission Committee (AdCom) arrive at the final decision once you’ve gotten an interview invitation?
The interview is NOT make or break, the Adcom still considers your whole application and the interview feedback is just one part of that application.
2) What are the 3 Core Formats of MBA Interviews?
· Harvard Business School (HBS):
- Case-based discussions (similar to consulting type of interviews)
· Wharton Business School:
- Group-based discussions:
· Rest of the Schools:
- Behavioral Questions
- Predictable Questions
Have school specific questions? Click here to see the detailed description of each component of the MBA process for top B-Schools
3) What qualities in applicants are Adcom looking for?
Soft skills: The interviewer is looking to assess your communication skills, your ability to articulate and structure your answers concisely
Understanding your “WHY?”: why business school now and why this specific business school.
Career Progression and Career Focus: How clearly can you link your past experience to post MBA goals?
Leadership experience (or potential): How have you made an impact in your community?
Still feeling lost? Check out Menlo Coaching’s interview prep video library David created exclusively for the ACE community.
Hot Debate Takeaway: Investing vs Tech
Ever feel the grass is always greener on the other side? Like you’re in finance and want to try tech or vice versa? Here’s what our panelists from Finance and Tech industries think!
1. Which Industry Has Better Pay? 💡
It's hard to compare the compensation at an early stage VC fund vs. large cap buyout fund vs. big tech vs. start-up, all have very different compensation packages.
On average, our panelists agree that entry level finance jobs at investment banks or investment firms tend to have the highest cash compensation. If you work at a financial firm that pays cash bonuses you should consider what factors other than your performance influence the bonus such as the company’s stock price or the economic environment.
But what about non-cash compensation? Associates at small VC funds may be paid in the “opportunity” to become a partner one day and reap the benefits of the partnership model. To read up on how “carry” works check out this article here. Other forms of non-cash compensation include perks and benefits as well as equity compensation. Working at a big tech company might unlock perks such as free food, transportation or great healthcare.
Everyone values those perks differently so it's a good idea to think about the entire compensation package as well as the cost of living in the job’s area.
2. Which Industry Has a Better Culture? 🔑
Our panelists have observed the tech companies often prioritize work/life balance, flat team structures and ownership more than financial firms. However many more established financial firms (and some large cap tech firms) can offer more job stability than fast growing tech companies.
Our panelists all agree that both industries have a long way to go when it comes to the diversity aspect of culture. While the culture of the overall company you choose is important, your team’s culture and your relationship with your manager are even more important. Good managers should give you feedback and help you make progress towards individual and company goals.
3. Which Industry Has Better Opportunities for Promotion? 🪜
Generally, the larger and more mature the company, the more structured the promotion process will be at both financial and technology firms. At mature finance firms it can be easier to get a promotion because there are more defined levels so you may get a title bump every couple of years. At technology firms there may be fewer defined steps so you may get fewer title changes, but you are more likely to gain additional responsibility and ownership more quickly. There are exceptions to this rule - if you are a strong performer at a hedge fund you may have a very quick path to Portfolio Manager (however on the flip side, hedge funds are notorious for the high churn of lower performing employees).
ACE the MBA Interview Key Takeaways
Check out our top three takeaways from the conversation between Tori (HBS ‘22) and Obinna (Tuck ‘18, Menlo Interview Coach) and additional resources from Menlo Coaching.
Create a story bank.
Most MBA programs have behavioral interviews where you have to tell a story about an event in your professional or personal life to answer the question. It’s a good idea to have a range of stories illustrating challenges, successes, leadership and teamwork.
Be authentic!
Nobody wants to have a conversation with a perfectly scripted robot. Interviewers are looking to understand who YOU are and what makes you unique so don’t be afraid to be yourself and let your personality shine.
Don’t underestimate the power of mock interviews.
Mock interviews are a great chance to get comfortable sharing your story. Grab a friend or partner who is willing to give you some feedback on how you are presenting yourself and the effectiveness of your answers.
Additional Resources:
3 MBA Interview Tips to Stand Out from the Crowd
How To Answer Common MBA Interview Questions With Confidence
Innovation in Banking with Citi’s Chief Innovation Officer, Vanessa Colella
Vanessa shared with us her non-linear career path and how to foster a culture of innovation in financial services. In addition, Vanessa gave us her top three trends in financial services that we wanted to share with you.
In addition to discussing her non-linear career path, how to foster a culture of innovation in financial services, Vanessa Colella gave us her top three trends in financial services that we wanted to share with you.
Increasing economic disparity
Not only is economic disparity increasing but the anxiety around financial stability is skyrocketing. Citi launched Worthi to help people think about what skills they have, where those skills are in demand and what skills people can acquire to help advance their career
Embedded trade
While large suppliers have easy access to financing, many small and medium-sized businesses lack adequate financing significantly limiting their growth. Embedded finance solves the problem by integrating financial services into physical supply chain activities. Great deep dive into the trend by Citi here
Atomization of the world
Everything from finance to office space has moved from one central location (the bank, the headquarters etc.) to many decentralized physical and digital locations. Decentralization presents a host of challenges for banks including digital identity verification when customers no longer want to come to the bank branch to present their ID documents
Roundtable Discussion with Gorick Ng - Author of "The Unspoken Rules"
You’ve landed a job. Now what?
No one tells you how to navigate your first day in a new role. No one tells you how to take ownership, manage expectations, or handle workplace politics. No one tells you how to get promoted. If you want to use your summer to get ahead in your career, join us to hear from Gorick Ng, the author of a Wall Street Journal Bestseller "The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right".
*This is a collaborative event between ACE and Morgan Stanley Emerging Women Leaders.
ACE started its first annual summer book club in early July and had a well-received small-format discussion among members of the book club.
Due to overwhelming requests outside of the Book Club, we are more than excited to have Gorick Ng, the author of a Wall Street Journal Bestseller "The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right" , to share with us some top secrets in starting or advancing your career.
1. Asking For Help
Follow the unspoken rule of asking a junior coworker and working your way up until you get an answer.
Do what you can to solve the problem first so that when you ask for help you can show your homework and provide something for your colleague to react to
2. Time Management
Don’t waste time trying to perfect an aspect of an assignment where you just need to be "good enough". This is particularly true in professional services where you often have tight deadlines
You don't have to treat every assignment from your manager as a command from god! Have a conversation when requests come in and manage expectations by talking about how to prioritize what's on your plate
To avoid suffering privately and or fumbling a request, be transparent. Always ask: Why? What? How? And By when?: What is the broader objective? What do I need to do? How should I do it? and By when do I need to do it?
Share bad news early: If you can foresee not being able to make a deadline, get ahead of it by saying, “Hey, I know we talked about doing A by B, but C and D came up. Could I get you E by F time or G by H time?”
3. Mastering Meetings
Try to push yourself to go from reacting to what’s on the page or in the discussion to thinking about what’s not on the page and not being discussed
Ask yourself 5 questions: What's missing? What's problematic? What's confusing? What's wrong? What's surprising?
4. Maintaining a Growth Mindset
Being reliable means: (1) doing what you say you will do and (2) doing your work fully, accurately, and promptly without needing to be micromanaged
Be cognizant of when you should be transitioning from "learner mode" (i.e. absorbing information) to "leader mode" (i.e. speaking up, having a point of view, helping shape the agenda)
5. Landing A Promotion
Make sure you know the rules of the game and how your performance is being evaluated
Pay attention to what matters to those who matter (i.e. what is the most senior member of the team or the organization CEO stressed about?). The more you align yourself with work that matters, the more you will matter
Every organization Is looking for the same 5 things: More, Better, Faster, Cheaper, Safer. If you can identify an opportunity to do one or more of those things you will find an opportunity to show your potential
Collect a portfolio of responsibilities that you can turn into a role. Find an unoccupied swimming lane and claim it for yourself
Financial Freedom: Building Wealth to Live the Life You Love
Our generation may be taking a different path through life than the generations that came before us. However, the fundamental aspects of mapping out a financial future are the same. Join us to hear from keynote speaker Bradley Baskir talk about how to realize financial freedom.
Join ACE Fireside Chat @ 8pm EST, Tuesday, June 22nd to hear from keynote speaker Bradley Baskir talk about how to realize financial freedom.
Our generation may be taking a different path through life than the generations that came before us. Our perspective on finances may be very different than that of our parents. However, the fundamental aspects of mapping out a financial future are the same today as they have always been — planning, budgeting, saving, investing and building good credit.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to access our speaker’s golden insights and connect with a group of inspiring fellows.
RSVP for the event here!
Building Thought and Cultural Leadership Through D&I Initiatives | Event Takeaways
We had an amazing conversation with Elizabeth Liu, Vertical Head of J.P. Morgan Chase’s Advancing Black Pathways Initiative and Cristel Gomez, Manager at Deloitte Consulting, about strategies to develop leadership experience within your firm’s D&I Initiatives. If you missed it, read our 4 takeaways below!
1. Work on Passion Projects 💡
Joining D&I initiatives allows you to work towards social good backed by the large resources and opportunities of a corporate company.
Being able to work on something you are passionate about while having success providing for yourself is a WIN!
2. Build Your Network 🧩
D&I initiatives help you develop personal and professional relationships with colleagues across your firm.
Exposure to senior leadership within the context of D&I shows you are engaged with the firm and will provide opportunities for mentorship and relationships with senior leaders.
3. Practice Skills You Need for Future Roles 🔑
D&I initiatives can give you space to practice skills you want to improve on such as managing a team, presenting in front of a group, or asking for resources to fund projects you care about.
4. Find a Balance 🌿
Kill it at your job first. That will give you the credibility to take on more.
When getting involved in initiatives outside your direct responsibilities, choose something you are passionate about so it doesn’t feel like work.
“Live your life like a portfolio.” Some days you will over index on work and some days you will over index on personal priorities. Over time you will find the right balance.
Upcoming Fireside Chat: Building Thought and Cultural Leadership
Come hear industry professionals Elizabeth Liu, Emerging Careers & Skills Vertical Head of J.P. Morgan Chase's Advancing Black Pathways initiative, and Cristel Gomez, Manager at Deloitte Consulting and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion, discuss important strategies and impact of developing leadership experience within your firm’s D&I initiatives.
Are you looking to be recognized as a leader at your firm? Want to stand out but don’t know where to start? Don’t want to compromise your current responsibilities to take on new ones? Join us at our next fireside chat: How to Build Cultural and Thought Leadership.
Given the increased focus on Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and Mental Health Initiatives across Corporate America, there is a multitude of opportunities to build leadership at your firm while contributing to important initiatives that have a broad impact far beyond your day-to-day responsibilities.
Come hear industry professionals Elizabeth Liu, Emerging Careers & Skills Vertical Head of J.P. Morgan Chase's Advancing Black Pathways initiative, and Cristel Gomez, Manager at Deloitte Consulting and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion, discuss important strategies and impact of developing leadership experience within your firm’s D&I initiatives.
Our guest speakers Elizabeth and Cristel will kick off the discussion, share personal stories, and provide actionable advice. We will then go to breakout rooms to further the conversation discussion in more intimate groups with the speakers and our ACE Fellows.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to access our speakers’ hard-earned playbooks and connect with a group of inspiring fellows. RSVP now.
ACE the GMAT Key Takeaways
It was great to hear Tori and Sarah's personal stories and hear from the Test Prep expert himself on the best practices and common pitfalls of preparing for this test. If you missed the event or want more resources, check out the summary here.
🗣 As a perk to the ACE community, Chris Kane from Menlo Coaching is offering FREE 15-minute GMAT consultations. 🤩 All you have to do is shoot him an email 📧 at chris@menlocoaching.com and mention ACE Women’s Collective!
How much time should I spend studying for the GMAT?
You should budget AT LEAST 10 weeks to study for the GMAT. Check out this 10-week study plan that Chris lays out here. Keep in mind you might need a little more time if you need to brush up on your math or grammar skills and leave a buffer in case you want to take the test twice.
Help! I don’t know where to start. What resources and strategies should I use to study?
This article walks you through whether a GMAT class, a private tutor, or self-study is the best way to go. Just beginning your study? Read this article to learn the most effective way to get ready for the exam–in just three simple GMAT study steps.
What score should I be aiming for?
The simple answer is there is no one answer! It depends on the schools you want to apply to and your background. The guides below should help you figure this out.
$2K GIVEAWAY: ACE the GMAT with Expert MBA Coach, Chris Kane
Tori Van Amson (Harvard Business School’ 22) and Sarah Collins (Stanford Graduate School of Business ‘23) sit down with Chris Kane from Menlo Coaching to answer all your questions about how to ACE the GMAT.
Worried about taking the GMAT? Desperate for a GMAT study plan? We gotchu!
In the next episode of our MBA series, ACE's very own Tori Van Amson (Harvard Business School ’22) and Sarah Collins (Stanford Graduate School of Business ‘23) will be sitting down with Chris Kane from Menlo Coaching to clear the air over this one-time, three-hour exam.
Date: Tuesday, April 27th, 8-8:45PM EST
Location: Instagram LIVE @acewomenscollective
Agenda:
5 min personal GMAT experience sharing from Tori & Sarah
25 min conversation with expert MBA coach Chris Kane
15 min Q&A Session
Sign Up to receive the calendar reminder and submit your questions. See ya next Tuesday, be there or be square.
$2K GIVEAWAY BONUS! To kick off this MBA app cycle, we are gifting a coveted seat in an upcoming 4-week intensive GMAT prep course led by Chris ($2000 in value ). Don’t miss this chance to get ahead in your GMAT studying journey.
To Enter:
Follow @acewomenscollective & like our IG post about the event
Ask a question at the IG live event
Share your fav ACE post to your Instagram story (dm us a screenshot)
Winner ️ will be announced and contacted April 28th after the event!
Learn more about Menlo Coaching here.
Navigate Finance as A Minority and Find Voice as An Agent for Change
In light of the recent Anti-Asian violence and hate incidents, we are hosting a roundtable discussion amongst Asian American women and Allies in finance to create a safe space for and shed light on the Asian American experience and how we all can show support and take action as agents of social change within our financial institutions and communities.
In light of the recent Anti-Asian violence and hate incidents, we hosted a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, March 31st amongst Asian American women and Allies in finance to create a safe space for and shed light on the Asian American experience and how we all can show support and take action as agents of social change within our financial institutions and communities.
This discussion featured junior and senior women panelists from AAPI and multicultural backgrounds across the finance industry from Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Citi as well as ex-bankers turned Food Tech CEO, VC Partners, and HBS/GSB candidates...(just to name a few!) to listen, support and strategize together to drive progress towards a more inclusive and equitable environment. Our goal was to help facilitate greater understanding of AAPI perspectives and for all multicultural women in this industry to feel empowered to bring these topics into the workplace and be an agent for social change, no matter her level.
One of the key take-aways from the event is that people want to know what actions they can take to support their AAPI colleagues. We took this opportunity to put together a starter kit of action items and resources.
1) Reach Out & Check In: Ask your AAPI colleagues how you can help them feel more supported in the workplace.
Do you want to take the day off to breathe?
Would you feel seen if we made time in our team meeting to discuss what’s happening?
Are you feeling distracted? What tasks would you prefer to work on or have extra help from other team members right now?
2) Speak Up: Raise awareness amongst your peers, team or other company channels like HR, Leadership or DEI teams.
Check out this email template we put together to raise awareness here!
3) Participate in DEI Initiatives: Join DEI network groups and get involved in recruiting and mentorship of diverse talent.
There is a huge push for DEI in the finance industry today and most firms want to hear what you have to say! You can attend events, panels and discussions.
4) Stay Current on Resources
Act
Donate
Donate directly to Go Fund Me fundraisers set up by victim families
Trainings
Learn
Asia Society: Asian Americans Then and Now
National Partnership: Asian Women and the Wage Gap
Harvard Business Review: Asian Americans are Least Likely Group in the U.S to be Promoted to Management
Feel free to share with your friends and colleagues if you found this starter kit helpful. We’d love to hear your feedback and keep the conversation going!
Demystifying the MBA Application Process
Speakers: ACE Fellows Tori Van Amson (Harvard Business School’ 22) and Sarah Collins (Stanford Graduate School of Business ‘23)
Our first of a multi-part peer knowledge sharing event series about getting an MBA. Tori and Sarah tackled some of the common myths about the MBA process. Read on to get the full scoop or check out our Instagram for the full event!
Is it true that there is a standard timeline that everyone should follow for the application process?
MYTH! Everyone’s application timeline is going to be unique and more often than not there will be stops and starts along the way. Some people can crush the GMAT on the first try with a month of studying, but more commonly the GMAT process alone takes anywhere from 3-9 months and you definitely want to leave some buffer room for a retake (Sarah and Tori both took the GMAT more than one time). Overall most people spend nine months to a year on the process.
Is it true that you need to have a 760+ GMAT to get into a top program?
MYTH! You don’t need to need to have a 760+ to be admitted to a top program. However, as explained by Menlo Coaching in an article here, there are a lot of good reasons to put your best foot forward when it comes to the GMAT.
Is it true that you should write your letter of recommendation for your boss?
MYTH! It is against the honor code of the application to write your letter of recommendation for your boss. That doesn’t mean you want to leave the content of the recommendation up to chance. The best thing to do is provide your recommender your full application packet including a list of the qualities you would like them to highlight as well as specific examples of times you have demonstrated those qualities. You want to make sure your recommendations complement and reinforce the ideas you present in the rest of your application. As Tori mentioned, it’s a lot easier to be complimentary about someone else than yourself, a major benefit of letting your recommenders write the words themselves. Remember to give your recommenders plenty of time (1 month+ depending on how many they are writing for you)!
Is it true that networking is the most valuable aspect of getting an MBA?
MOSTLY A MYTH! Networking is definitely ONE valuable part of the MBA experience especially for those who want to continue in finance careers, but you can expect to gain much more from an MBA than just networking. Our ACE fellows Tori and Sarah both highlighted developing leadership capabilities and learning from peers with different backgrounds as reasons for wanting to get an MBA. Menlo Coaching dives in here to help you think through why an MBA might be valuable for you.
Is it true that you need to demonstrate engagement across a variety of extracurriculars?
MYTH! No one needs 100 extracurriculars on their resumes. In fact, it’s better to showcase deep involvement with tangible impact. See how Menlo Coaching thinks about extracurriculars on the MBA application here.
Is it true that as an MBA student you will only have time to thrive in one of the following: academics, social life, job search?
REALITY! There are so many incredible opportunities in academics, social life, and careers that you can’t possibly do it all. As an MBA student, you will constantly be juggling different activities and priorities. To avoid being overwhelmed and have the best experience, Tori recommends going into business school with a clear idea of what matters most to you and using that as your ‘North Star’ throughout your experience.
Crafting Your Personal Brand
Speaker: Keren Ehrenfeld (Managing Director at Morgan Stanley)
We’ve highlighted a few key pieces of advice from our third ACE Women’s Fireside chat on building your personal brand. You won’t want to miss these to add to your toolkit ASAP!
Personal Branding as an Output instead of Input
a. Often people tend to think that your personal brand is only an ingredient to success, but it often can be an output of hard work and adding value for the people you work with
Authenticity is Key
a. Everyone has pillars in their life: Family, friends, career, health, and more. None of those things are going to be balanced at the same time, but being authentic and transparent about managing those aspects of your life can make you more relatable and thus make your brand stronger
b. Research shows that having slow-motion multitasking, working on multiple projects both inside or outside of work at once, makes you happier in life overall. So don’t be afraid to follow the passion projects you have outside of work
Adding Value to building your brand
a. Your brand is a collection of wins that are rooted in our ability to add value. Think of it as compounding interest — the more you add value and achieve those wins, your brand starts to build on itself over time
b. We all have a boss, so take the time to see what that person needs in order to do their job well. Once you are able to add value in those respects, it will go a long way in building your brand at your workplace
Keren’s Advice for Best Practices
a. Accuracy and Punctuality: Get your work done, and get it done well
b. Networking: Make the time to network, and add value while networking
c. Practice: Always rehearse any presentation, no matter how formal or informal the opportunity. Try looking at your audience 80% of the time, and 20% of the time looking at notes
d. Competitive Advantage: Always bring your competitive advantage to work, It will help build your performance and overall brand
Maximize Your Impact through Passion Projects & Mindfulness
Speakers: Cate Luzio (Founder and CEO of Luminary) and Alice Kim (Executive Director and Head of Investor Relations and Business Development for Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners)
Our second ACE Women’s Fireside chat explored how we can each maximize our impact through passion projects and mindfulness. Read on for the key takeaways on how to find THAT perfect balance!
Striking Work-Life Balance to Find Success
a. Finding a juncture between your personal and professional passions requires you to shift your mindset on failure. Just because you fall down does not mean you have failed. If you don’t fall you are not challenging yourself.
b. Don’t rely on others for validation: The most important piece of finding the balance between your personal and professional passions is believing in yourself and your vision.
Collaboration is Key
a. We can win without knocking others down.
b. We need to work together to include men in conversations on women’s empowerment. Bringing them along with us is integral to solidifying the progress that we have made over the past 50 years.
Know Your limits
a. Work/life balance is very personalized. It's important to pay attention to the types of activities that help you refresh and recharge (i.e. exercise, watching TV, reading a book, shopping etc.). Regardless of which method works best for you, listen to your body and take time for yourself.
b. It’s important to identify which balls are made of glass and which are made of rubber: Prioritize those that are glass and be comfortable sometimes letting the rubber ones fall.
Have A Voice as a Junior Woman in Finance
Speakers: Teresa Teodori (Senior Vice President at Gerson Lehman Group) and LaToya Wilson (Executive Director at Morgan Stanley)
Our first inaugural ACE Women’s Collective Fireside chat delved into how to have a stronger voice as junior women in finance as a community. In case you missed it, we’ve highlighted a few key pieces of advice our speakers!
How to Have a Voice in General?
a. As the only woman and or person of color in the room, being fully prepared is a prerequisite to finding the confidence to speak up.
b. Keep track of the questions you are asked in meetings and use that to guide your preparation.
How to Deal with Unfair Feedback?
a. Avoid getting defensive when receiving unfair feedback.
b. Try to listen like a third party observer and use it to understand the way you are being received by others, and as an opportunity to invest in your development.
How to Speak Up in the Age of Zoom？
a. Zoom actually offers a great opportunity to see each other one-on-one. Take the initiative to schedule the virtual catch-ups and coffee chats; people will appreciate it.
b. There is no such thing as over communication in the WFH environment. Use daily or weekly check-ins to ensure you’re staying visible with your manager or team.