Here's how you can bounce back from a career failure and regain self-confidence.

Don’t get disheartened and start from scratch with open mind and begin afresh . You will achieve if you have decided to do what you have in your mind . Nothing is impossible.

It is important to figure out what you consider a 'failure'. Is it about personal growth, career progression or not meeting expectations? Take some time to think about it, accept it, and be open to learning. Treat yourself right by investing in things that matter to you. Write down goals and commit to them and take actions. Don't forget to celebrate wins along the way! Your trusted group (friends & family) can be your biggest cheerleaders and help boost your confidence! And hey, be kind to yourself!

Reflection and Kindness. Once you have worked through the initial sting of disappointment, do not skip this stage, feel into all the emotions. Do not push it down. Journal on it, work with a coach, a trusted mentor/friend. Then with a more emotionally distanced view reflect on what happened, that led to this situation. There are so many factors at play and what was your role in it. Maybe you could see this as a sign for something greater and better for your life and career. Every moment in our life, good or bad, is a moment for learning. What did you learn from this experience? Regaining the self-confidence may take more time, but know that it will come back.

Reflection is such a great space to learn and build from. Recognise how it differs from rumination which can produce a negative cycle. Reflection will focus on learning and is future-focused. Use a tool or a structured approach to support your reflection. Seek support in your reflection, it's a good time to get coaching or mentoring to assist this phase. The SCARF model can help frame your reactions to the situation. It can be reassuring and support self-compassion while you reflect.

Get support, it's important to be able to identify when you need help and look for it Therapy if you are emotionally affected Coaching if you want to lay down a new career plan on a systematic way Mentoring if you want to learn from an experts experience.

Failure has to be part of the success journey - Give yourself time to heal - See what has gone wrong? to prevent it next time. - Think of your strengths - Believe in yourself! - Set new goals - Move on

Agreed, if this is a career you truly see yourself in then my advice would be to focus on areas of improvement. Holding yourself accountable and understanding that even though you had a setback that’s all it was. Being able to shift your perspective and work on weak areas will allow you to boost your confidence and set yourself apart from others.

Mentorship doesn't always mean one on one communication. It can also be obtained by observing both positive and negative traits of those around you that will help mold you into the type of leader/person you want to be. The key is to be able to see what traits you do/don't want to exhibit yourself and start making changes.

Debes buscar herramientas que te ayuden a mejorar las habilidades que has detectado que tienes débiles, pero debes continuar cultivando las habilidades que tienes fuertes para evitar perder alguna o quedarte desfasado. Esas habilidades fuertes son la base sobre la que construirás tu nuevo yo mejorado y te permitirán partir al menos de una base de autoestima, que irá creciendo al ver que mejoras tus debilidades y aumentas aún más tus fortalezas.

Hoy es el famoso Reskilling y Upskilling, lo más importante es que no sea una excusa de paralización, sino una verdadera necesidad de crecimiento profesional, por lo tanto debemos ser críticos y distinguir entre necesidad formativa o zona de falso confort hecha a medida en el momento inadecuado.

A mí me ha funcionado hacer retrospectiva personal y entender que los errores son parte del exito en cualquier carrera profesional, se aprende mas fe los errores que de los aciertos. Meditar es una herramienta para recuperar la confianza en si mismo y fortalecer la estima.

- Identify skills and knowledge you want to improve or acquire. - Set realistic deadlines for each goal to track progress. - Break down larger goals into manageable tasks. - Seek feedback and adjust your goals as needed. - Maintain a positive mindset and resilience against setbacks. - Network with professionals in your field for support and opportunities. - Keep a journal of your achievements and reflections. - Stay informed about industry trends and adapt your goals accordingly. - Balance your professional goals with personal well-being. - Remember that progress is not linear and be patient with yourself.

It is important to touch on small successes at the beginning which will lead to big successes, to set possible goals for the short term to feel that you are on the right path.

Defina metas claras e realistas. Crie um plano de ação detalhado para alcançar suas metas. Divida seus objetivos em etapas menores e mais alcançáveis. Acompanhe seu progresso regularmente e faça ajustes quando necessário.

As metas de carreira precisam estar claras. Um direcionamento claro ajudará na eficiência da gestão de carreira e sua evolução constante. Traçar metas clara, objetivos, mensuráveis e possíveis de execução são elementos fundamentais para a transformação esperada.

Learn this... look at the five elements of S.M.A.R.T. goals. There is not enough space in this reply to fully explain but Google S M A R T!

In my experience leaning on someone that has been there before is a huge way to bounce back. Engaging in mentorship has always been the fastest way to gain clarity and guidance.

Getting support or mentoring creates an opportunity for people to point out spefic skills and attributes that you may not be fully aware off but maybe of considerable asset to others in a spefic work environment. We are sometimes caught up in the mundane of work routines that we don't actually see our hidden gifts that are valuable in other career areas.

Alguien que mire fuera de la situación puede ser una gran ayuda. Cuando sufrimos el trauma del despido, nos cuesta asumirlo, sentimos ira, a veces nos avergonzamos de haber sido despedidos, en muchas ocasiones sentimos miedo e incertidumbre por nuestro futuro profesional y económico. La visión externa de un tercero, nos puede ayudar a evaluar el proceso con perspectiva. Un mentor/a o coach, nos acompaña a identificar puntos de mejora y trazar un plan de acción personal. Y también nos conecta con las tendencias y oportunidades profesionales de nuestro ámbito de búsqueda, y así aprovecharlas mejor teniendo en cuenta nuestra experiencia anterior, skills personales y profesionales, etc. Y sobre todo, nos reta y nos anima en la búsqueda!

Building a career is a journey that often benefits greatly from collaboration and shared wisdom. Engaging with a mentor can provide guidance and insight, while peers can offer solidarity and diverse viewpoints. Professional networks expand your horizons, opening doors to new opportunities and providing a platform for exchange and growth. Together, these relationships create a dynamic ecosystem that fosters professional development and personal resilience.

Ted Lasso and goldfish, exceptional professional athletes—the capacity to just move forward and not look back. Can’t make a different past so don’t try and don’t beat yourself up over anything now. It’s done.

Ever heard of 'Frozen'? Yeah, ‘Let it go’ isn’t just a catchy tune—it’s career advice. Guess who’ll remember your blunder forever? You, most likely, but no one else will unless you let them. The more you rehash it, the more it sticks around like that one awkward party guest. So, shake it off. Acknowledge the flub, learn what you can, rally the troops (aka, your support squad), and march on. Basically, just move on. Sure, it might take a bit, and hey, similar snafus might pop up. But this time, you’re prepared and ready. No more beating yourself up; it’s time to strut forward, like a boss.

Quick Tips : - Don't take it too "Personal" , coz no one isn't taking it either. - Draw learnings from "What has happened" [What, Where, How things went South] - Be Self Centered [Helps you heal & Be back on track Faster ].

It is easy to fall in cycles of doubt, shame, fear and disbelief (lower mind). Much harder to pick ourselves up and commit to moving on, armed with knowledge, confidence and optimism (higher mind). Here is what we often don’t realize: allowing the lower mind to take over is an easy temporary escape from the more challenging responsibility of taking full charge; however, it is ultimately a driver of dissatisfaction and inability to function at full capacity - hence longer term lingering in grief. Therefore, as intimidating and uncomfortable it may be to move on and embark on new endeavours, it is your only way forward. Get uncomfortable, get intimidated, and eventually be happy and satisfied!

Been there. Done that. I had quit my Networking career to pick up a sales role at a digital marketing company. Soon enough, both the company and I figured that I wasn't doing enough and was a misfit there. We gracefully agreed to end that relationship. But obviously it wasn't easy. I was extremely high on confidence when I started that gig and was on the other end of the spectrum at the end of 10 months! I started feeling insecure and lost. What helped really is to take some space and acknowledging the situation. I then started applying for roles and eventually went back to my stronghold of Computer Networking. In hindsight, embracing this failure was a game changer and I was able to reach newer heights with that confidence and clarity

First and foremost we should start with acceptance. Then we should analyse and identify shortcomings, we should then make a structured plan to upskill ourselves. Upskilling helps to regain confidence and bounce back in your career.

In my experience in your professional life there is no failure.. sure, we will all face moments in our careers where we question ourselves and the decisions we make.. and, we get plenty of them wrong over the journey.. However, if you grow and learn from the errors you make, become a better leader or a better decision maker in your role.. The so called failures you may experience will prove to be the foundation of your success.. the reason you will find the courage to take a risk, make a decisive call.. because you were not scared to fail. Very rarely does an individual fail.. teams fail, but it’s how you bounce back and how you embrace the opportunity to learn.

What is failure?! It’s a way to learn and a springboard to relaunch your career. If you view ‘failure’ as a positive and instead of getting angry and upset you learn and positively accept the need for change then you’re on the path to make new and more exciting choices. I know it’s easier said than done, especially immediately after the crisis but the sooner you reflect, learn and move forward the more success you’ll have. Show me someone who’s never failed and I’ll show you a lier!!

I have noticed that making small changes incrementally BEFORE you have to, can help to manage sudden and difficult career situations when they occur. Being able to articulate your strengths, the type of organisation you thrive in and have the backing of positive experience examples are good foundations to then reach out and ask for support. In my experience you can be more resilient when you continue to update perspectives and adapt to your challenges. By having support from mentors you can be better placed to maintain confidence and manage the situation.