Adaptability and Professional Transformation

The Story of an Assistant Accountant to a Product Owner

A few years ago, I met a brilliant woman who worked in an administrative and accounting role at a media agency. She was efficient and organized, yet her world seemed far removed from technology and digital innovation. Her name doesn't matter, but her story does.

I hired her to work with me in the digital business sector. At first, everything was new: the terms, the agile methodologies, the multidisciplinary team. It was not an easy change.

However, she demonstrated a genuine ability to adapt, which no training could guarantee. Over time, her restlessness, commitment, and eagerness to learn led her to climb the ladder. Today, she is a product owner at a major insurance company. Her story is not an isolated case. It reflects how adaptability bridges the gap between traditional roles and the demands of the new market.

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What does adapting mean when your career is redefined? 🛠

Adapting is more than just accepting change. It's not resignation or "letting go." Adapting is an active, conscious process.

• It means understanding when the models you learned no longer apply.

• It means building new narratives for your professional value.

• It means daring to step out of your comfort zone to acquire unfamiliar competencies.

• Align your identity with the present moment's needs without losing your essence.

In this process, fear is inevitable but not paralyzing.

Invisible resistance to change.

Many professionals feel that the ground is shifting beneath their feet but don't know how to stand firm. Technological advancement is redefining what is expected of us:

• What happens to expertise when automation reduces classic tasks?

• How can you be relevant when agile methodologies demand constant flexibility?

• What value does your voice have if you don't speak the digital language?

These are uncomfortable questions, but necessary ones. They encourage you to broaden your mindset and career prospects.

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💪🏼Adaptability is a mental muscle ¡Train it!

It is neither a passing trend nor an empty promise. This muscle is strengthened through regular exercise and deliberate effort.

This new cycle demands:

• It is essential that we rethink our professional identities.

• It is essential to maintain our course while navigating periods of uncertainty.

• Create value in contexts where there are no clear guidelines.

I would like to propose a question to conclude the meeting and initiate the next one.

Which aspects of your professional approach and mindset need refinement to facilitate ongoing growth and development?

This is an urgent question, and the answer is not obvious.