Do It Scared: A New Mindset for Career and Purpose
Anita came into the programme unsure, and left with a new philosophy: do it scared. From challenging public speaking moments to team innovation under pressure, the programme gave her the confidence and clarity to pursue work that actually matters to her.
Personal Growth
The programme gave Anita a new mindset: do it scared. No longer waiting until she feels ready, she applied for more internships in the weeks that followed. Professionally, it reminded her of something she had known but lost sight of — she needs purpose in what she does. Experiences like working on solar panel projects for low-income communities had already told her she wanted her work to help people. The programme helped her reconnect with that conviction.
Tested in the Room
The team challenge pushed Anita into uncomfortable territory: public speaking, fast collaboration, and working with people from different backgrounds. She had to learn how to communicate under pressure and find common ground when the group didn't agree. Those moments taught her how to lead within a team — not by dominating the conversation, but by listening and adapting.
The biggest takeaway was learning that many successful people have overcome difficult circumstances. Hearing that made me believe more in my own journey — that I don't have to have it all figured out, but I do have to keep showing up and putting in the work.
Her Reflections
For Anita, the most valuable moments came from hearing that success doesn't require a perfectly linear path. The advice to lean into discomfort to grow — to pitch yourself even in situations that feel uncertain — resonated deeply. The programme was well-structured, immersive, and in her own words, a really well-rounded experience. She left simply grateful to have been part of it.