A mentor is defined as an experienced and trusted adviser — however, in my life, my mentors have been far more to me than that.I've been fortunate enough to have a few great mentors in my life and career, who have helped shape who I am not only as a professional but as a human being. So much, that I feel compelled to talk about why having a mentor is beneficial for you and your career.
Read MoreIt's been almost 3 months since I kissed corporate life goodbye (well, almost) to start my own business, and it feels great to be able to finally do something for myself that is creative and challenging at the same time.That said, I've found myself feeling a little down lately.
About what? I didn't think I was sure until I realized that I've been in mourning.
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Many people have asked me how I decided to split from corporate life into entrepreneur life. While I did have assistance from a coach of my own, (shout out, Harper Spero) I also spent much more time focusing on my own creativity as a source of clarity. What I found is that deciding what to do next in your professional life is not so cut and dry; the countless hours of job hunting on LinkedIn will only get you so far.
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Why is it that resolutions make us feel so good, yet so bad at the same time?
Your intentions were good. You purchased a really cute notebook from Rifle Paper Company, some really fun gold pens, and you scribbled down all of your promises to yourself. You then took a photo of said resolutions, maybe next to a glass of wine.. (this is the last glass of wine, you are doing dry January, remember?) and then you post the photo on Instagram…because it isn’t real unless you post it on Instagram.
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The moment has arrived where you have finally decided to begin your job search after many years at the same company. The process can be extremely daunting, especially when you haven’t updated your resume or your Linkedin. (Do people still wear suits to interviews? Are you even sure you want to leave? Your company has been so good to you.
You are a Loyal Employee.
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I have been in transition from my office life at Burberry to completely working from home for about a month now. Many of my friends and former colleagues have commented on how much more I must be getting done, and how amazing it is to be able to create your own schedule.
I will go back to one of the creepiest, yet most true things my Grandpa ever told me: "Idleness is the devil’s playground."
I know — that is so something you would hear in Flowers in the Attic, right? But it is so true.
Read MoreBeing in recruitment for many years, you are trained to network from day one. Recruiters are salespeople in the way that they are selling a brand, a company, and a lifestyle. Be that as it may, I am just going to call networking what it is. A pain in the butt.
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I am really launching a coaching business! Wow. 6 months ago, my life looked so different. I was just promoted at my job in fashion. I was drinking champagne and buying a lot of outerwear. A lot.
Now, I am working part time for the same brand, but also about to embark on a new journey. The journey of an entrepreneur.
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