Andres Sanchez

When you were a student, did you do anything outside of school to build skills or get knowledge that has helped your career?

I worked part time in tandem with my school work, primarily in the service industry. I worked as a cashier and cook.

What is the biggest challenge you had to overcome to get to where you are now professionally? How did you overcome it?

Professionally I had to overcome a fear of public speaking. I went outside my comfort zone and volunteered for projects that forced me to practice speaking in large groups. At first just within my friend base, then as I grew comfortable I took on other projects. Eventually I was a facilitator for huddles with senior leaders at my site.