First of all, I want to deeply thank everyone who was able to attend the very first strategy session on December 7. Thanks for braving the brutal cold! We look forward to hosting more sessions!
What we learned: Though we are a group of quite diverse women with varying backgrounds, our similarities are astounding. From the varied professional women who attended, we were able to share our long-term vision for ourselves. The next piece is breaking down that vision into more attainable goals that will enable us to achieve our vision. We will continue these sessions and our journey, together.
We shared our experiences and realized parallels between the paths that we have chosen. There is much to be said about the value of “Storytelling;” it is a key component to thought leadership. We’ve all been through some rough times, dealing with insecurities, and life in general. Storytelling is allowing a person to recall their journey, and sharing these experiences with others who are willing to learn and listen. Ultimately, storytelling helps to ensure that there is a profound connection established by the person who is sharing, and their audience.
And isn’t that what we are inevitably seeking? Connections and interactions in some form, enable us to be human. Whether it is about building our network within our professional city, or maintaining connections through former colleagues, friends and family. Our network becomes our strength, and our story becomes a badge that we wear.
What’s next? Keep up the momentum! When we departed for the night, I think we all felt inspired and connected with each other. Through shared experiences, values, and goals, we were able to inspire each other to reach the next level. We shared ideas from our previous experiences to help inspire us to become more confident, brave and fearless in our daily interactions. Even better, these strategy sessions seem to be growing as I’ve had interest from others in joining the group. I’m happy to continue growing these sessions and inspiring others to help achieve their goals.