Meet Leimmi Zhang

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Leimmi Zhang. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Leimmi, so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

I’ve learned to overcome imposter syndrome by transforming my fear into ambition. After completing my undergraduate studies, I often found myself comparing my abilities to those of more seasoned professionals who had been in the field for decades. It was challenging to understand that skill development is a gradual process, which often led me to question my own competence.

One crucial principle I adopted, and one I encourage others to embrace, is persistence. When I grappled with imposter syndrome, I channeled that energy into honing my craft, pursuing further education, and deliberately placing myself in situations of discomfort and uncertainty, knowing that these experiences would be beneficial.

Over time, my skills improved, and with that improvement, my confidence grew. While I still occasionally face imposter syndrome, I now view it as an opportunity for growth.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I am a Co-Founder and Product Designer at 10ure, a maritime software company dedicated to modernizing the maritime industry. Our service has two main components: a mobile app and a dashboard. The mobile app provides a community for maritime professionals, while also enabling them to easily manage their licenses and sea time necessary for career development. The dashboard enables various maritime organizations, including academies, to efficiently manage their crew members and students.

Beyond the titles, I am just a passionate product designer who loves to create user-centric digital products. I’ve worked across many different industries, and one constant has been the rewarding experience of enriching lives through effective user-experience design.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Reflecting on my professional and non-professional journey, the best lessons I’ve come across are:

1. Give yourself permission to fail – there’s always a great learning experience that comes from failing. Fail as much and as early as you can. This way, you can gain these experiences more quickly.

2. You are good enough for the moment you are in – it’s hard not to compare yourself to those who are far along in their journey and not feel discouraged. Channel that fear into ambition and focus on improving your craft. If you stay persistent, your time will come.

3. Never stop learning – learning takes place beyond the standard education system. Stay curious and open-minded, put yourself outside of your comfort zone, and you will be amazed at the doors of opportunity this will open.

One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?

I am always looking to expand my network! If you are passionate about delivering a user-centric product, let’s connect.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.10ure.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.10ure.com/