Here's how you can boost your ability to take on new challenges at work.

Happiness research reminds us that the happiest employees are those that are learning things as part of their career journey. Do things you’ve never done before. I often like to say to ethically live your career like you are not afraid of being fired. Too often we hold back our best ideas. Did you know that senior leaders surveyed want more coaching than they are getting? That coaching can come from you! Let senior leaders know that you are always looking for new challenges and strategic stretch assignments.

Break down the intimidating task into smaller, manageable steps. This approach makes the challenge less overwhelming and allows you to gradually build confidence as you complete each step. Seek support from mentors or colleagues who can provide guidance and reassurance. Additionally, reflect on past experiences where you successfully overcame fear. This can bolster your confidence and remind you of your capability to handle difficult situations. Embracing fear doesn’t mean you won't feel apprehensive, but it means using that fear as a catalyst for action rather than a barrier!

For that I keep myself open to new ideas, assuming the best rather than the worst of others, finding the opportunities and the risks equally fascinating embracing the change with a positive form, seeing what things are to be done and working on it, and thinking laterally.

Boosting your ability to take on new challenges at work involves adopting a growth mindset and developing specific skills and strategies. Embrace opportunities for learning and growth, seeking out tasks or projects that stretch your abilities. Actively seek feedback to identify areas for improvement and capitalize on strengths. Develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills by tackling complex tasks or seeking out mentorship from experienced colleagues. Cultivate resilience by viewing setbacks as learning opportunities and maintaining a positive attitude. Practice effective time management and prioritize tasks to ensure you can handle multiple challenges efficiently.

It's ok to have fear but you need to use it as your driving force. The fear is a signal that you need to create a strategy when you venture into new challenges at work.

First you need to establish achievable and measurable goals always aligned with your stakeholders expectations. After fine tune small steps to achieve those big objectives and identify what you need to achieve them

Get started with : - defining each points clearly and specific with details, this will help in getting a clear picture in your mind and will be easier to achieve the goals. -mention each goal under Done list , this will help to manipulate your mind to think positive and complete them sooner.

La planeación es la parte medular del negocio, no hay un buen final para quien no sabe a dónde quiere llegar y no mide su desempe?o. Está oportunidad de reconocer nuestro desarrollo permite que todos estemos felices en dónde estamos y buscar nuevos horizontes en favor de nuestro crecimiento dentro de cualquier empresa.

As a young engineer familiar only with HECRAS, I was asked to learn SMS-2D for a challenging project involving significant head cut to the highway and the replacement of three bridges. Learning this new skill was crucial for the project's success, so I dove right in. Despite the difficulty and confusion, I persevered, and now I have that skill for life. Learning a new skill will only make you a more valuable engineer.

Get started with: - understand what skills are further needed at work -choose those skills (as mentioned in point above) workshops either within the company or through courses in LinkedIn and other platforms. - find a free time each day and set aside few minutes/ hours for learning the skills ( in case of online/ offline courses) - participate actively in the workshops conducted in the company and get to learn more by asking questions and feedbacks.

Feedback is always a gift. However, when you are planning to take on new challenges, it can sometimes be a stopper and even frighten you more. If you feel overwhelmed, consider asking a neutral career advisor, someone without any emotional attachment. Remember, asking for feedback before you start might actually hold you back.

Hacer una investigación previa o búsqueda de información previamente de asumir ese o esos retos a los cuales te vas a enfrentar también es crucial, de igual forma te permite acudir a expertos, datos o herramientas que te puedan ayudar a ubicar, gestionar más rápido y lograr resultados más prontos. Reconocer que puedes estar en modo aprendizaje por un tiempo y posteriormente puedas apoyar o ense?ar a otros en estos procesos te permitirán estar actualizado para los cambios que se puedan generar, adquirir y/o potenciar habilidades que no conocías o no habias identificado como propias. Con lo anterior podrás estar listo para los retos diarios y cada vez lograrás responder con gran desempe?o a lo que deparé el futuro.

Usually, we consider offering polite feedback with positive flattery at the beginning: Something like, "We value this and that, BUT..." And then you only focus on the "things to improve." Another common practice is to think that giving feedback should be done with energy (often upset or mad), which blurs the real intention to improve. It's about receiving information from others and about technique and clarity.

Feedback is hard, feedforward is easy. If you’re facing a new or challenging situation ask people you know or respect for one piece of advice. Do this multiple times. Each time say thank you and choose what can help you. For more about this see Marshall goldsmith

You can never have too big a network. Don’t forget to call on them when you need it. Not only will they be helpful, you’ll deepen your relationship with them.

Who wants to give responsibility to someone with a negative mindset. Be the "Can do" person at the office - the one people want to be around and have on their team. Be enthusiastic about taking on more responsibility (but be careful you don't take on more than you can handle). Do everything with a smile and a great attitude. The rewards will come.

Staying positive is essential. Your work environment and team play a significant role in this. If someone is constantly bringing you down, it's important to address it or let them go. Negativity never fosters better work or motivates anyone to work harder. Remember, it's okay to make mistakes. When receiving criticism, keep in mind that the person offering criticism has made mistakes too—that's how we all learn.

Stay positive, stay negative... stay in the present. We tend to think that we need to see the glass half full to overcome our challenges, but we also need to make decisions by seeing the whole picture. ------------- Mantente positivo, mantente negativo... mantente en el presente. Tendemos a pensar que necesitamos ver el vaso medio lleno para superar nuestros desafíos, pero también debemos tomar decisiones viendo el panorama completo.

Never. Stop. Learning. Make that your mantra. And never stop giving, sharing and supporting others. It adds to your reputation your network and your brand. How? See my book Make Someone’s Day.

Do things from time to time that you aren't comfortable with. You could start with simple things like going out to dinner alone, and gradually build the difficulty level from there. It helps you get "comfortable" with the uncomfortable.

Instead of pursuing others' techniques to grow, try to find your own style. You can be a skeptical person with great loyalty to your job. You don't need to be an ultra-achiever who never procrastinates to get results. You might be productive at 5am, 11am, or 6pm—find your right spot. --------- En lugar de seguir las técnicas de otros para crecer, trata de encontrar tu propio estilo. Puedes ser una persona escéptica con gran lealtad a tu trabajo. No necesitas ser un ultra-hacedor que nunca procrastina para obtener resultados. Puedes ser productivo a las 5am, a las 11am o a las 6pm; encuentra tu momento ideal.