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First year in my profession: ▪️Picking up Starbucks coffees ▪️ Interning for FREE at a PR Agency ▪️ Handling calls + admin tasks ▪️Working for a demanding Devil Wears Prada boss ▪️Perceived as the ‘junior’ My career 10+ years down the line: ☑️ Founder and International Business Consultant ☑️ Enjoying lifestyle freedom ☑️ Choosing my work location + clients ☑️ Providing business development + strategic planning for B2B Sales ☑️ Empowering fellow women to embark on their consulting journeys ☑️ Recognised with nominations and invited to speak at public events For those beginning their journey, remember: Your starting point does NOT determine your destination. #womeninconsulting #startconsulting #personalbrand #womeninbusiness

I never dreamed about success, I worked for it - Estée Lauder 💄 #StrengthPointAdvisors #BusinessAdvisory #ConsultingServices #StrategicPlanning #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #StartupAdvisory#ManagementConsulting #HRConsulting #OperationsManagement #RiskManagement #BusinessGrowthStrategy #StartupConsulting

"I never dreamed about success. I worked for it." - Estée Lauder Success is a result of dedicated effort. Transform aspirations into achievements by prioritizing and launching everyday operations of your business strategically. For guidance on aligning these insights with your hiring goals, let's connect. #Decisions #Success #Business #Hiring

“I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.” Estée Lauder __________ #empowering #digitalmarketing #employment #recruitment #jobsearch #employability #entrepreneurship #career #newskills #learning #education #motivation #knowledge #skill #training #careeradvice #lifelonglearning #careerdevelopment #careeradvancement #skilldevelopment #personaldevelopment #daretodream #selfimprovement #Emporiam

Hello, my connections! Last week, we were honoured to receive a visit from the Founder & CEO of Plaza Premium Group, Mr. Song Hoi See. He took the time to visit each department in our office, attentively listening to our concerns and checking in on us. As an intern, I was deeply impressed by his approach. I was fortunate to listen to his insightful words, and even though his messages were primarily directed at managers, there's always something valuable to be gained from them. His message struck a chord and I believe it's worth sharing. 🌟 Embracing Innovation and Inclusivity 🌟 👨🏫 Innovation Keeps Us Fresh: Avoiding a monotonous routine is important. Mr. Song encouraged managers to keep their eyes open for opportunities to innovate. If something isn't working, take action, and don't be afraid to bring new ideas to the table. It's through these fresh ideas that we can thrive. Hence, we strive to keep things fresh and exciting by embracing innovation. 👨🏫Inclusivity and Wisdom: Inclusivity is not just a policy; it's a way of life. Mr. Song spoke of the beauty of embracing differences and making inclusivity a part of our hearts. Differences are what make us unique, and wisdom lies in accepting and learning from them. As he put it, "Hold their hand and teach them." 👨🏫Self-Discipline for Success: Mr. Song reminded us that self-discipline is the cornerstone of all this. To drive innovation and foster inclusivity, we need the self-discipline to consistently work toward these goals. It's the commitment to our values that will ultimately lead to success. Let's take these words to heart and move forward 🚀💼 #Innovation #Inclusivity #SelfDiscipline #PlazaPremiumGroup #Wisdom #Diversity

🌟 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺: "𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁." - 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗲́𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗿 Estée Lauder's insightful words remind us that success is not merely a product of dreams, but of hard work and dedication. While dreams set the direction, it is our consistent efforts and perseverance that turn those dreams into reality. In both our professional and personal lives, it is essential to pair our aspirations with action. Success is achieved through setting goals, working diligently, and continuously striving for improvement. As we move forward this week, let’s embrace a proactive mindset. Focus on the work that needs to be done to achieve your goals and let your actions speak louder than words. #WednesdayWisdom #EstéeLauder #Impax

Hugely insightful interview by UpliftHER that shares Helen Ludwig career journey. This little snippet nicely sums up strategy. “The most important role about Strategy is to create understanding”. I love that Helen Ludwig. There are tons of insightful, little nuggets. I would recommend taking 30 mins out to listen to the full story. Link in the post below. #CareerChange #Career #Strategy #Advertising

Being in lockdown and starting my first job since uni, was a bigger adjustment than I anticipated; not just in terms of physically being in the office, but also when it came to my skills and talents being seen, experienced and recognised on a larger scale I hadn't noticed that I'd been overlooking some of my achievements and even aspects of myself too often. Therefore missing and underestimating the value that I add to people, environments and projects alike As I reflect on the 3 years I've been at Brixton Business Improvement District , I can definitely say that I've noticed some positive changes The space I was/am given to help shape my role, has allowed me to explore different areas that I didn't really know or expect to enjoy as much as I do, such as project management, curation and interviewing; which has now become a growing passion for me The trust I was given, (from as soon as I started more or less 😅), to lead on creating brand identities for our different cultural events, creating and implementing different social media marketing campaigns, has increased my confidence in myself and my abilities, tenfold That because I naturally enjoy and have a talent for connecting with others, I'm able to be myself and that's more than enough when it comes to networking and forging relationships with key stakeholders. That it in fact allows for more organic interactions, especially when it's time to interview and gather content from our businesses for example - which you can see in this BTS video with the founders of Brixton Streetwear 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRN9vbCw I'm proud of all that I have learnt and achieved thus far; I plan to actually keep a record of what they are moving forward 🤞 …Excited to see how my creative journey and personal growth continue to evolve 😁 #creative #Brixton #personalgrowth #skills #talents #graphicdesign #multidisciplinary #multidisciplinarycreative #projectmanagment #socialmediacampaigns #brandidentity #interviews #socialmediamarketing #marketingandcomms

It is never too early or too late to change your career path. Change roles. Go for that promotion. Switch departments or sectors. Move from in-house to agency. Exit events. Enter events. Start your own business. Do something that pushes your boundaries. Something that people wouldn’t expect of you. I used to work in pharmaceuticals doing new product development and using my science background. Now, I work at iconic events. It doesn’t have to “make sense”. We all need this reminder from time to time. The journey is yours and yours alone! #EventPlanner #EventProfs #EventProfsUK #EventCareer #EventCareers #EventCareerCoach #CareerCoach #CareerChange #AFlairForVIPEvents #AFlairForEvents

It’s been a whirlwind of a year, and it’s not until you take a moment to stop that we can truly relish in the accomplishments of our outputs. I’m filled with warmth and pride at the amazing opportunities I have shared with my team; - Attended 3 incredible Season Briefings in Sydney, accompanied by my incredible leadership team. - Chaperoned our most elite clients to the hottest Australian runway show of year, Aje ‘Element’ Resort collection across two days. - Celebrated Melbourne Fashion Week front row with an evening of Chablis and runway fashion. - Elevated our clients experiences in our boutiques with celebrity styling sessions and private consultations. - Supported our boutique teams with the rollout of our new Aje Intentions, across seperate training nights region wide. - Team Emporium closing off the year, winning an all expense paid weekend trip to Noosa!! 2024 is looking good! But most of all, it’s the learnings that I have taken away from the year that was 2023; 1. Never, ever stop being curious. 2. If you do not ask, you absolutely will not get. 3. Growth means something different to everyone, so you have to take the time to figure out what that looks like to each person. 4. Everyone wants good culture, but that impact and influence can start with you taking those first steps. 5. Expectations vs realism. Remember that not every day can be a win. 6. Feedback is only as good as you make it - choosing to take it negatively is only at your detriment. 7. There is nowhere else you should be other than where you are right now. 8. There is no room for self doubt, but remember to never think you know it all. 9. Find your balance of reactive vs proactive. 10. Perception is reality, don’t tie yourself down to what was but use that for what could be. Thank you to all those who have been on this journey with me… I am so grateful, inspired and supported by your presence and knowledge. The horizon is brimming with more exciting opportunities and accomplishments, so here is to boundless growth and shared success! #Aje #Ajeworld #gratitude #success