Happy Bank Holiday weekend everyone
Well......... Thursday I was invited as part of getting through to the final 14 to the
Progressive Entrepreneurs conference at the Hilton Hotel In Newcastle.........
and what an amazing day it was and may I just take this opportunity once again to thank Stephen/Hazel and Audrey for this fabulous opportunity and for looking after us all so well.
I must admit my initial feelings when I boarded the 7.30 am train from Hartlepool were of anticipation mixed with bubbling excitement. This is strange as I have had to some scary experiences in my career over the last few years presenting to large groups of high profile buyers/directors Internationally. However the thought that I was entering an arena where the majority of attendees are already hugely successful in their chosen domains was quite daunting.
I know my market and I know my product area but the world of business is a whole new arena for me! I think it might be because as well in the past I have been representing a brand and now I'm representing ME!! Nothing to hide behind.
Once there I shouldn't have worried as all finalists were made to feel so welcome.
Can I also just say that it was a great honour and pleasure meeting the other finalists and sharing their visions and enthusiasm. Good luck everyone.
My highlights of the day were meeting the beautiful Elle Mcpherson and hearing her inspirational story. It brought me close to tears as she described how she managed to drive her career down the path that she knew she had always wanted. As I feel like I'm at the beginning of a similar journey.
I also loved meeting the charismatic Sadie the bra lady who has promised that she will give me advice when it comes to launching my larger sized range. I will definitely trial the line with her at development stage. Her husband is a lovely man too!;-)
Sir Harvey Goldsmith was an inspiration as he explained how he spots opportunities and chances and goes for them. True characteristics of a young entrepreneur I think.
This morning I lounged in the bath reflecting on all of the nuggets of creative wisdom that I was enlightened by and thought about how lucky I am to be part of this whole thing.
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