In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore the “first-generation” experience in the workplace. Maybe that means you’re the first in your family to go to college, or the first in your family to be born in the U.S., or the first in your family to shift from poverty to middle class. My guest this week, Carly Goldsmith, shares her first-generation story as we discuss the unique challenges we experience when assimilating to the workplace and striving to belong. About My GuestCarly Goldsmith brings over two decades of human resource, business and coaching experience to work for her clients. As a coach, she partners with senior and mid-level leaders to leverage their strengths to maximize personal engagement and impact created in their roles. She has a passion for working with individuals who identify as women and first-generation professionals. Compassionate and intuitive by nature, Carly’s facilitation style is often described as engaging, insightful, and empowering.Carly has coached leaders and professionals across multiple industries throughout the US and globally. In addition to her coaching, she has designed and facilitated in-person and virtual workshops and leadership development programs. Most recently, Carly has worked with leaders, groups and teams at Deloitte, Amazon Robotics, Charles River Associates, Verve, Teradata, Mass General Brigham, Alexion, Verizon, CFGI, and Squarespace.  In addition, she has supported women leaders in Executive Education programs at Bentley University and the Prism Program offered by the 3D Leadership Group. She also is the co-founder of Velocity Quest for Women, a global virtual community offering members programs to equip them with the tools to generate momentum towards new possibilities in work and life.~Connect with Carly:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgoldsmith/https://www.velocityquestforwomen.com/ ~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-humans-discussion-group/Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ Websites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.com