It has been a busy time for me in Lima. I have been working on a few new things lately, including an online group reflection session on What Are Your Superpowers? and my first local Walk & Talk.
In addition, if you are looking to bring more consistency into your professional goals this year, you can still book the one-year Intentional Career Journey programme until the end of January. Feel free to email me if you have any questions!
In the meantime, I would like to invite you to pause and reflect on something important:
What Are Your Superpowers?
Last year in Nepal, a colleague and I were designing a workshop for high school students to help them reflect on their skills and strengths. We intuitively started with a “SWOT” analysis—but soon realised that superpowers might be more engaging and memorable!
The idea stayed with me. I began looking into superheroes and how they develop their abilities. Until recently, the only superhero I really knew was Superman (don’t blame me or my culture…blame my parents).
So, let me ask you:
Who is your favourite superhero? Where do they get their superpowers from?
I would like to share a few simplified examples here:
Superman was born with extraordinary abilities—but it was the new context (living on Earth) that made those abilities exceptional.
Spiderman acquired his powers by accident, then used his intelligence and technology to develop them responsibly.
Batman experienced a trauma; and relied on discipline, focus and hard work to master his skills.
A superpower is an exceptional advantage—something that expands what you can do.
What skill or trait could you turn into a superpower?
(1) Sunset in Surco, a suburb of Lima, original colours. (2) Paddington Bear statue marked the meeting point for our Walk & Talk. (3) Foggy coastal view: a moment in the ever-changing weather conditions.
Back to you!
Interested in more professional introspection?
In the Online Reflection series, a small-group interactive event,
the focus changes every month.
In February: What is your ideal workplace?
March: Vitamin ‘B’: How to build your network?
