Working at EA and Choosing a Mentor

Episode notes

Sondra shares her professional journey, starting from her interest in training and development to her experience in various companies and industries. She discusses the importance of having someone believe in her and take a chance on her, which has shaped her career. Sondra also talks about her burnout and the process of seeking help and finding fulfillment in her work. She highlights the common experience of employees feeling unfulfilled and uncared for in their jobs and the missed opportunity for leaders to make a positive impact on their employees' lives. Sondra's mission is to help individuals think about their work life and experiences in a way that allows them to be more positive and optimistic. She wants to reduce loneliness, diminishment, and marginalization. Sondra believes that self-work is necessary to make a change and that individuals need to be aware of the problem and willing to take action. She emphasizes the importance of unpacking past experiences and beliefs, identifying guiding principles, and being intentional in making choices.