Heather Martinez, MBA的动态

A few days ago, I celebrated my first work anniversary with Toll. Honestly, I never imagined I’d come this far. I still remember my first day at the company—I was instantly filled with regret and plagued by doubt, wondering if I had made the wrong decision. After spending 10 years of my life building what I had—nurturing meaningful relationships and creating a solid foundation—it was natural to feel hesitant when I decided to start over and rebuild my career with people I didn’t know or trust yet. What I feared the most was loneliness. I knew the role I was stepping into came with its own set of sacrifices. I had to navigate being on my own—without the daily conversations, coffee breaks, lunches, and camaraderie I once enjoyed. But I knew I had to do what needed to be done. You can’t have it all. Moving forward often means letting go of something you hold most dear. Over the past year, I’ve realized that many of us aren’t necessarily afraid of change itself; we’re afraid of leaving behind the familiar and stepping away from what we already know. Venturing into the unknown isn’t something that comes naturally to us. As humans, we’re wired with a fight-or-flight instinct designed to protect us, making it even harder to embrace uncertainty. Here’s the thing: if you don’t take chances, you’ll never discover what’s waiting for you out there. Your calling might just be out there, waiting for you to take that leap. Here’s to more adventures and life’s rollercoaster moments! ?? Captured in this picture are the people I spent so much of my time with in my previous organization—the familiarity I left behind a year ago.

As this year winds down and I celebrate my work anniversary at SFPA, I find myself reflecting on a leap of faith I took a year ago. After spending 10 years at my previous job, making a career change felt monumental. I had been in my comfort zone for years, and while comfort is nice, I knew it was time to challenge myself. Still, I was afraid of change. I questioned if I could succeed somewhere new. Could I find a role that not only allowed me to grow but also honored the things I value most—time with my family, time with my son, flexibility, balance, good benefits, and good pay? I wanted to continue learning, growing, and contributing meaningfully without compromising those priorities. Feeling a sense of purpose in what I do is so important to me—whether it’s supporting my team or helping clients. That purpose drives me and keeps me striving for more. Looking back, I’m so glad I took the leap. It wasn’t easy, and it wasn’t always comfortable, but it was worth it. Over the past year, I’ve challenged myself, learned something new every day, developed new skills, and found my groove. I didn’t lose the things I was afraid of compromising—in fact, I’ve gained even more. Growth is a process, and this year has been a reminder of the importance of believing in yourself and pushing forward. I never want to stop challenging myself or settle into complacency. Here’s to continued growth, new challenges, and what’s ahead!

Today is my 13 year anniversary at my company. It’s a bit of a tradition for people in my org to get an email of congrats for them sent out to everyone for the team to say “Hey great job”. I haven’t gotten one of these in 5 years. I casually mentioned this to my leadership a few years back and was told “Well we always thought you were above idle praise. “, and don’t get me wrong there’s a bit of a truth to that. However, as someone who has worked on both sides of the coin as a leader and as a direct report, my advice is to let that person decide that. Give them the praise and then let them tell you “Hey you don’t have to do that. “ The reason is because so many times our direct reports can feel unseen, or under appreciated. There’s a ton of times where there’s maybe something personal going on and they as people feel unseen or under appreciated. It’s not up to us as leaders to decide that for them, it’s up to us to let them make that choice and it’s up to us to understand that sometimes situations change. Praise your people when you can and where you can and let them know they’re valued for the investment they put into YOU and your company. They’re the lifeblood of what makes you look good, so if a 3 minute email is what you can do to make them feel valued, that’s a 3 minute investment worth it every single time and anything beyond that time is just better and better. That said, my favorite part of being here for 13 years has been the chance and opportunities to meet incredible people and in my learning and development role show my appreciation for the dedication and talent everyone I meet brings to the table every single day. It pushes me as an employee, a leader, a person to be my best self every single day. If I’ve interacted with you at my company, THANK YOU. Even for the smallest of time, because it reminds me of why I’m here and the fantastic company I keep. I can’t wait to do more and see where this ride takes me. Skal.

Today, when I was receiving congratulations for my work anniversary, I decided to share a little bit about how everything started... This journey started in 2017, when I was recently back from my exchange program - no job, having to move to a different home, without internet connection during this transition (things can get really slow in Brazil), and no idea what I'd do. Then, on one of those days, I decided to check the emails from my University, and Helpjuice was listed as one of the opportunities. When I read the email, I was like, "Ok, this is too good to be true," so I was kind of suspicious, but something told me to go for it - why not try? So I went to a LAN house (yes, I was still without internet lol) and started my text project between a teenage boy playing Counter-Strike and a man arguing with some support agent via Skype. A few days later, they contacted me to know more about me - not just about how Amanda would do the job, but to understand me as a person, to see if I was a fit. Well, you can guess how that went =D After being tested for a few weeks, I got my definitive "yes" on 12/30/2017. Unusual time? Maybe so, but we are always changing, adapting, and improving processes, so we make important decisions at the right time, without having to be constrained by some rules. You have no idea how much I've learned and grown in those 7 years - we were a really small team, and now we have lots of amazing people in several different areas. When I like a place and I feel that I can grow, that I can learn, that I'm valued, I stay. I stay, and I'm loyal to the purpose we all have in common. Some say customers come first, but I say the team comes first, because without a strong and reliable team, we can't offer anything to our customers. To offer the best, we need to be the best, and that's what we do every day - we challenge ourselves, we stay together during good times, and we stay even closer during challenging times. Emil H., thanks for always pushing us to be the best we can be! To many more years ahead - always together, always stronger!

Happy 8th Work Anniversary PAL Express ?? 8 THINGS over 8 YEARS 1. Believe in Yourself - many people will question your credibility but do not ever lose faith in yourself. 2. Patience is a Virtue as well as Humility - there is really power in waiting, you gain experience over time that will mold you into greatness but once you’re there, always remember humility is the name of the game. 3. Failure - everyday is a new learning experience, do not dwell on failures always look for the opportunity to improve. Always remember, there’s no failure only delayed success. 4. Friends and Colleagues - choose the people around you wisely because they will significantly impact your potential and how successful you become, know the difference between the two. 5. Build the Right Team - no one is an expert on everything, we need to assemble a great team, trust and nurture all our brightest team members because they will help you achieve everything. 6. Have a Support Team - there’s gonna be many steps and challenges along the length to the point where sometimes you just wanna quit and give up, but these people will drive you and will let you remember to always go back to the passion. 7. Always Aspire to Inspire - the best legacy you can left behind is that you made a difference and had something in somebody’s life. 8. Be Grateful - greatness is one thing but expressing gratitude for the greatness of all things is also something. Always have a thankful heart.

it's not easy

It's my 4th Work Anniversary, here are 4 things that I needed to share: 1. One needs no motivation to do the right things. It's realisation that decides what things to do. 2. Going against the Orthodox or Smashing the Stereotypes. It's been my nature since childhood, never accepting the status quo as it is. Cut it with reasoning. 3. You should be known for your ability to get the job done. 4. A youth should always be revolutionary not reactionary. He/She is one who makes changes that best fits today's environment & condition.

Today is my two year work anniversary at Tempo Software! ?? Here are some lessons I've learnt: - Company culture is an individual effort. - There's no need to rush a decision or reply. - Find low hanging fruits, and fulfil them quickly. - Stakeholder relationships matter. Befriend everyone. - Showing what was done is as important as doing the work. - Boundaries are important to not be pulled in every direction. - Try not to stress too much. The bad times blow over quickly. - Working with smart, conscientious people makes work easy. - To not get seen as purely tactical communicate strategy too. Tempo does $100m+ ARR, and last year I was promoted to own the product marketing for our SaaS division and products! It's great to work on award-winning products, and an overall winning company. I've learnt a lot working here, and appreciate the amazing culture we have. Here's to many more years! For now, I celebrate. ??

Two decades fly by in a blink when shared with the right people. Recently, I had the honor of celebrating a 20 year work anniversary with a colleague who had been a cornerstone of our team. It's moments like these that remind us of the immense value in building strong, lasting relationships at work. The bonds we've crafted over these years have weathered challenges and celebrated victories. Here’s what I've learned from two decades alongside incredible people: → Shared purpose is powerful. When everyone rallies around a common goal, it transforms daily tasks into meaningful pursuits. → Trust is the glue. It's the foundation that holds us together through tough times and amplifies our triumphs. → Celebrate every win. Big or small, victories keep us motivated and remind us why we started this journey together. → Empathy elevates. Understanding and supporting each other’s unique strengths fosters a thriving environment. Reflecting on two decades, it’s clear that the people around us make the journey worthwhile. We’ve not only built an outstanding team but a work family. As we look forward to more years ahead, I’m grateful for every lesson learned and every moment shared. To everyone in my professional sphere: thank you for being part of this incredible journey.

Today, I celebrate my 28th life anniversary on Planet Earth. I am grateful to the Almighty Heavenly Father for bringing me this far. As a commemoration for this milestone, let me take this opportunity to write about the lessons I have learned along the way that might be helpful to someone younger or even older than me who might still be struggling with these traits. Here are the lessons: 1. It's okay to start over. 2. Always compete with yourself, not your neighbor. 3. Practice gratitude at all times. 4. Love yourself first. 5. Normalize saying "NO" to things that do not align with your goals and ambitions. 6. Your personality, character, and all you possess result from what you think. 7. Doors will open for you the moment you eliminate FEAR from your life. 8. When you accept to do something, do it wholeheartedly. Give it 100% devotion. 9. Kick self-doubt out of your agenda. 10. Make promises in your right state of mind. 11. Once you make a promise, fulfill it. 12. Improve your communication skills (communication is key). 13. Only speak out of fact. Don't say things you're not sure of. 14. When having a conversation, 80% must be listening, 10% thinking, and 10% talking. 15. Never be desperate for anything. 16. It's fine to be different from the crowd. 17. Treat others the way you would want to be treated. 18. Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Slow down. 19. Give as much as you can. Be a go-giver, not a go-getter. 20. Thoughts, emotions, feelings, and actions always match. Before you act, question the validity of the thought. 21. A simple mindset shift can turn things around. 22. Nothing is Free even if it looks free. 23. If you want to be great, practice. I hope these points resonate with you as read. What are your thoughts? Let me know in the comments.