Carmen Fleitas’ Global Career beyond Vision Boards: From Paraguay to Thailand, and in between

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Lucky to Be Here

Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C.

8 episodes

1 week ago

Hosted by Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C., Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases the lives and experiences of those who took the leap and navigated big life and career transitions across countries. They share their stories, lessons, and advice to show us what is possible and what it takes to define and live their idea of success across borders. Because doing life on our own terms requires intentionality and a lot of work, sometimes invisible work, but we build it one day at a time. We are more than just lucky to be here. Lucky to Be Here is a production of AGV Services LLC. To learn more about our work, visit https://www.agvservicesllc.com

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Carmen Fleitas’ Global Career beyond Vision Boards: From Paraguay to Thailand, and in between

Lucky to Be Here

46 minutes 7 seconds

4 weeks ago

Carmen Fleitas’ Global Career beyond Vision Boards: From Paraguay to Thailand, and in between

Carmen Fleitas is an Advocacy and Communications Expert working at the United Nations, with over eight years of international experience spanning Latin America and Asia. She has worked in international organisations and non-profits, focusing on sustainable development.

In this episode of 'Lucky to Be Here', Carmen shares her journey of navigating career transitions across countries, starting in Paraguay where she was born and raised, and moving through Taiwan, Panama, United Kingdom, and now in Thailand. From her initial aspirations of becoming a diplomat to her eventual shift towards human rights and communications, Carmen discusses the importance of trusting oneself, continuous learning, and building a supportive network to navigate pivots within pivots. She reflects on her experiences living in different cultures, the challenges of reverse culture shock, and the significance of community in overcoming obstacles. Carmen also provides valuable insights for those aspiring to work in international development, particularly within the UN system, emphasizing the need for language skills and grassroots experience.

Keywords

career transitions, international relations, human rights, cultural adaptation, personal growth, networking, UN careers, self-belief, education systems, reverse culture shock

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Carmen Fleitas

03:43 Carmen's Journey: From Paraguay to the UN

06:13 Career Pivots: From Diplomacy to Human Rights

09:14 Navigating Career Transitions

12:05 Cultural Adaptation: Returning to Paraguay

15:32 Grounding Through Family Support

17:40 Contrasting Educational Experiences

20:36 Personal Growth Through Education

22:20 Empowerment and Agency in Career Development

23:45 Manifestation and Belief in Timing

24:42 The Journey to International Opportunities

27:50 The Power of Community and Networking

31:09 Advice for Navigating Challenges

33:43 Cultural Adaptation and Open-Mindedness

39:04 Career Insights in International Development

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