Feb. 24, 2025

Trusting your Gut, Having Hard Conversations, and Getting over Imposter Syndrome with Melissa Schoppen

Trusting your Gut, Having Hard Conversations, and Getting over Imposter Syndrome with Melissa Schoppen

In this conversation, Clara Purk interviews Melissa Schoppen, a former police officer turned head of HR and eventual entrepreneur. They discuss the challenges of being a new manager, how to conquer imposter syndrome, and the best way to handle "difficult" employees. Melissa shares her insights on performance improvement plans and the unique challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries. The conversation concludes with valuable advice for career development and the importance of trusting oneself.