Write 1-2 paragraphs about your StrengthsFinder themes: How have you seen yourself using these strengths at Turing? Has your understanding of these strengths changed since you first reflected on them? If so, how?
As each day rolls by, I reflect back on the expreiences, and I can safely say each of my strengths have been used in one way or another. For example, I am an Activator, which means I'm eager to get started on a task or activity so I'm ready take action in my SAB role and when pairing in a project. My understanding is about the same as before because I feel intuitively I already knew these strengths about myself sso I have been practicing them for awhile now.
Write a story about your Turing experience so far: When have you struggled? How have you dealt with struggle? When have you succeeded at Turing? How did you accomplish those successes?
Struggle. I felt the struggle the most this week. Week 4, when several tasks and to-dos are thrown at you on top of I am/was dealing with personal issues and a panic attack. This situation showed how quickly you can start feeling like you are behind, which triggered the "lizard" brain in me to survive through it. (so many tears..) The overall struggle is being comfortable in the uncomfortable, including not having enough time to do it all. My biggest success so far is the first pair project and how well the pairing and project went. Thanks, Charles! The first pair project gave me confidence in my knowledge base and that I can communicate and work well in the pair programming setting.
I will build my style consulting business that I have been dreaming of for the past 7 years. It's time to kick it off with new skills! I would also like to support the non-profits who do not have the funds to build modern/responsive website. More income based dreams, I would love to work for a video game company such as GameInformer or Blizzard.