The pandemic has helped me rediscover that being my true self = my greatest power. ⚡
Besides the obvious because-it-feels-better, it’s also because things *work out even better than I could ever imagine* when I’m being myself.
Let’s 🌮 ’bout it. :):)
Know Who You Are
Throughout my personal and professional life, I’ve discovered that there’s a recurring theme that’s really important to me.
If you’re not willing to put your name on it, go do something else. 🎤 #micdrop
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Recently, I was asked to complete an exercise for another startup gig. This time, it’s for a bigger role at a much bigger shop. They asked me to assess their digital marketing efforts, point out their strengths/weaknesses, and provide recommendations.
To be completely honest, I have a love-hate relationship with this recruiting practice and here’s why:
I love it because it allows me to show them what I’m made of. I have free rein to take it and run with it. This recruiting practice also allowed me to pivot out of an 11-year retail management career into the tech world. I beat out 300 people for my first startup job and it was glorious.
I hate it because I know I’ve gotten ripped off before. Last Spring, I applied to a social enterprise startup in LA and they asked me about the brands I loved and how I would pitch them to do charity work. Shortly after I submitted that application, I see that one of my favorite clothing brands now donates a percentage of its profits to a cause that resonates with them.
This task made me feel slightly uneasy at first but I went with what my true self wanted which was to have fun and show them what I know.
Control the Controllable & Be My True Self
In all instances, I can only control myself.
I wanted to show them the calibre candidate they’re dealing with. The end product turned out to be a designed slide deck complete with SWOT analysis and strategic and tactical recommendations. I customized the title and transition slides using their company logo and colors. I’m so proud of it I put my name on it. 💪😎
I had a lot of fun throughout the process. From conducting the analyses, to using those findings to tell a story, to letting my personality shine through by designing it exactly the way I envisioned.
Perhaps the biggest breakthrough during that exercise –
For the first time, I felt gratitude for all the events leading up to my NOW. I would’ve never had this opportunity to be put in front of these people had I not practiced forgiveness. 🌊
All things considered, I knew I would kick myself had I submitted anything less than my best work because I feared getting ripped off.
I stayed true to myself and embodied what’s most important to me in the moment.
Now, I wait to see where the vibrational chips fall. ✨
Always so proud of you, and glad to see you grow through the process of the past for months!
Thanks for being there for me through it all, Matt! It means so much to me! <3