Before my time at Confirmo, I would have described my leadership style as collaborative, dependable, and supportive. I have always believed that good leaders set an example by being dependable, a clear communicator, and creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable contributing. While I enjoyed working with others and taking on responsibility, I often preferred to observe first and fully understand a situation before speaking up. I liked having a plan and knowing exactly how I could contribute before stepping outside my comfort zone. I understand that things do not always go according to plan, but this experience, both in and outside of work, has pushed me to become much more adaptable. Living and working in a new country has taught me to embrace uncertainty, adjust to unfamiliar situations, and become more comfortable navigating challenges as they come.

This internship has changed the way I think about leadership. Before coming here, I thought leadership was mostly about having a position where you were responsible for guiding others. Now, I have come to realize that leadership can be shown in much smaller ways, whether that’s taking initiative, being willing to adapt, or simply offering to help when it’s needed. Working with people from different backgrounds has also taught me that everyone communicates and solves problems differently, and that there is value in being open to those different perspectives. Throughout this experience, I have become more comfortable asking questions, sharing my ideas, and stepping up to take on new responsibilities, even when they were outside of what I was originally assigned. Looking back over the past few weeks, I can see how much I have grown by putting myself in unfamiliar situations. I will be leaving this internship next week not only with new professional experience, but also with more confidence in myself and a better understanding that being a good leader is really about staying open to learning, being adaptable, and supporting the people around you.