Starting a New Role - From Anxiety to Action: Ep#63

After moving from Chainlink Labs to Cartesia as Head of Dev Rel, I share the raw, honest experiences of starting in a new role, new team, new company, new industry. But it's not my first rodeo, so I also share the insecurities, the learning curve, and the mindset shifts that make the difference. Chapters 0:00 — Introduction: why this episode is different, and what prompted these reflections 1:12 — When you switch roles, you leave behind years of built-up credibility, relationships, and social capital — and that's a bigger deal than most people admit 2:48 — The learning curve isn't just one thing. It's the domain, the tools, the terminology, the team culture — all at once 4:18 — Being the new person means earning authority all over again, even when you know what you're doing 6:30 — "Action anxiety" — why acting without the fear of being judged is a muscle, not a personality type 9:57 — You can't demand trust. Setting realistic expectations for yourself on how long this uncomfortable period will last 12:10 — Bias to action is overrated without direction. Thoughtful action beats busy action every time 16:12 — It all comes back to self-awareness and communication — knowing your internal state so you can manage your external behaviour 17:35 — A simple framework: what should you Start, Stop, and Continue doing in your new role? Catch up with me on 1. LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/zubinpratap 2. X: https://x.com/zubinpratap