How to Leave Past Mistakes Behind | That's a Good Question

PROBLEM: How do I overcome past professional mistakes (i.e. getting fired, performing poorly due to personal issues) with former employers and companies who may now be potential partners or clients, now that I'm a business owner? Delaware is a small state and I have been avoiding events (i.e. networking events, workshops, meetings) when I know a former employer will be there who I have had issues with in the past. — Everyone makes mistakes. But how do you transcend those mistakes and keep growing your career… even in a small business community, where everyone knows everyone? Today’s listener of That’s a Good Question is a business owner in a small state, and the former employers who didn’t get her at her best are now potential partners and clients. We’ll explore ways to help prove your progress and quash doubts about your ability. You’ll walk away with new tools for expressing confidence and humility, and for acknowledging the past while eagerly anticipating the future. More from the Conferences for Women In less than two weeks, we’re bringing a powerhouse speaker lineup to the Pennsylvania Convention Center: Martha Stewart, Dawn Staley, Barbara Corcoran, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Diana Nyad, Robin Arzón... and more! Get your tickets at PAConferenceforWomen.org. Our February 12th event in San Jose will feature Simone Biles, Brittney Griner, and Padma Lakshmi — plus the amazing women leading sessions throughout the day. Learn more and get your ticket at CAConferenceforWomen.org. Join Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, and thousands of women around the country this Women's History Month at the virtual National Conference for Women on March 5th. Check out the FREE Career Connections Program from the Conferences for Women for expert tips, connections, and career opportunities at companies that support women.