Melissa Valdez ⚛️

Helping business leaders leverage AI & Quantum Tech || Physicist-turned-consultant || Previously @CERN, @IBM & @VectorInst

Replies extremely slowly to DMs

[Melissa Valdez ⚛️ @melissaphysics]

I flew @porterairlines twice this week. First time *delayed over 3 hours* due to the need for a new crew, and they just *deplaned* my return flight due to a maintenance issue.

Horrible experience. Get it together Porter. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[Melissa Valdez ⚛️ @melissaphysics]

This panel discussion is set to be informative, entertaining, and engaging!

#Toronto: join us on October 4!

[Royal Canadian Institute for Science @RCIScience]

We're talking all things #AI for #DigitalInclusionWeek with @TorontoLibrary! Join us at the Toronto Reference Library on Oct 4th from 7pm for a panel discussion exploring the implications of rapidly evolving #ArtificialIntelligence in today’s world.
🎟 https://t.co/UlVelKi4TU

[Melissa Valdez ⚛️ @melissaphysics]

Loved this video from @TED_ED about the radio signals our phones emit!

The perfect mix of:
• how your phone works
• why airplane mode exists (and why you should use it!)
• the bigger picture

https://t.co/zOfkbG5OYs

[Melissa Valdez ⚛️ @melissaphysics]

@PractitionersG @ship30 It really was so refreshing!

The sisterhood offers the kind of support needed to move at our own pace!

Got some great motivation from @courageouslyaj and @OurMuslimKids.

[Melissa Valdez ⚛️ @melissaphysics]

@paulg If you're looking for a more sustainable pace of work I hope you'll give one (or all!) of these options a try.

[Melissa Valdez ⚛️ @melissaphysics]

As the Engagement Leader on large consulting projects, one of my unwritten responsibilities was to protect my team's time.

Here's three ways project managers can support their team members by giving them the gift of time. 🧵

[Melissa Valdez ⚛️ @melissaphysics]

@paulg As long as I was shielding the team from excessive meetings, changing priorities, and constant late night hours, the team was willing to give their all when the time came. And as long as I was modelling these behaviours myself, I was able to perform at my own highest level.

[Melissa Valdez ⚛️ @melissaphysics]

@LidiaChmel Definitely battling perfectionism! 🙋🏻‍♀️

I’ve been trying two things:

* Using the 80/20 rule: get it 80% of the way there and call it good (is 80% a B- these days?!)

* Questioning what will happen if this report/tweet/article isn’t perfect. (Spoiler: All will be fine.)