This Woman Can

Ep060: Ten reasons to stop comparing yourself

Do you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to your friend, your colleagues? You compare how much more money they have than you, that they get more likes on social media, you feel like you don't measure up to them, their career is moving ahead faster than yours etc., etc.?

If this sounds familiar, you’ve fallen into the comparison trap.We all struggle with this, so don’t be too hard on yourself. But comparing yourself to others is a trap that will only cause problems; it’ll make you feel either superior or inferior to someone else.

So in this episode I discuss, why having an attack of "comparisonitis" can be more damaging to your career and why you should avoid it.  

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Ep059: Kristin Frazer - Don't let doubters limit your dreams

My guest is Kristin Frazer, the founder and design director of Trèfle, Inc in the British Virgin Islands. Born from a rich inheritance of fabric and fashion, Trèfle designs embodies the boldness of artistry that is present in the culture of the BVI. 

After receiving her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Fashion Design and Marketing and interning for Carolina Herrera and BCBG Max Azria in the spring of 2006, Kristin returned home and as a next generation seamstress herself, she entered a new world of fashion, and in 2008, launched Trèfle; a swim and resortwear company focused on men, women and children. Now 11 years in, Trèfle has become the home of the Virgin Islands’ most characteristic fashion choices with product offerings in different labels: Trèfle(Men & Women), Trèfle284(Kids) and TrèfleHOME(Home goods & accessories).

 

Her success includes press mentions in local, regional and international magazines like Essence, Marie Claire, Ebony and Harper's Bazaar, along with celebrity endorsements from Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, June Ambrose and more. Other highlights include collaborating with US company based Otterbox as the first Caribbean designer to create her own line of fashion symmetry series phone cases in 2017 and 2018. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019, Essence festival officially launched their first ever Fashion House in New Orleans which hosted over 10 designers including Trèfle.

 

Trèfle has grown with far more love and appreciation for its territory with the opportunity to design the opening ceremonial wear for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil and the 2017 Commonwealth games in Australia for the BVI Olympic team and committee. In early 2018, the charitable arm of Trèfle was launched as the 284 Foundation; a British Virgin Islands (BVI) based non-profit organization whose mission is to support creative arts education opportunities for young people in the BVI. Trèfle continues to rebuild the brand post Hurricane Irma with vibrant capsule collections each year as we invite you to "Our home...Your paradise".

 

To connect with Kristin 

TrefleDesigns.com

Facebook.com/trefledesigns

Twitter.com/trefleswimwear

Instagram.com/trefledesigns

 

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Ep058: 7 Reasons why risk-taking leads to career success

Women are not exactly known for taking risks but that could be the one act keeping you from your career success. As a follow up to a recent article "Why women need to take more risks"

I outline 7 reasons why an element of risk taking can be just what you need to take your career to the next level.  

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Ep057: Leisel Douglas - Be okay with who you are

My guest Leisel Douglas is probably best described as an enigma. Known for her outgoing personality even though she considers herself somewhat of an introvert and a dreamer.

Passionate about the field within which she operates, Leisel believes that effective communication is the answer- no matter the question. This led her to the world of entrepreneurship, founding Pros & Comms – a PR & Communications agency. 

She has hosted the popular Caribbean Passport a regional, travel & lifestyle magazine broadcasted throughout the Caribbean and in the tri-state area and has also worked with notable international artistes such as Walshy Fire of Major Lazer and Potoje.

To connect with Leisel:

Email: Leisel@PRosandcomms.co

Instagram:@prosandcomms.co

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Ep056: Secrets of Successful Women - Pt 5 - Having a clear, shared career plan

Career success is made easier if you know the direction you're heading in. Having a clear, career plan that they could share with key stakeholders was a core action for all the successful women I've interviewed. In this episode I outline the three benefits for having a plan and how to create the best plan to deliver your success.

I also share how you can work with me further your career success in 2020

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Ep055: Secrets of Successful Women - Pt 4 - Taking risks to learn new skills

We're past the halfway point with The Secrets of Successful Women, in this episode I share how playing safe in your career is holding you back from the career you deserve and why for women looking to take on leadership roles, avoiding risk in favour of playing it safe could prove the riskier strategy.

 

 

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Ep054: Secrets of Successful Women – Pt 3 - Exhibit a high degree of confidence

Continuing to share The Secrets of Successful Women, in this episode I explore how lack of confidence is what often holds women back from fully stepping into leadership roles. But also share a few ways you can increase it.

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Ep053: Secrets of Successful Women - Pt 2 - Increase your self advocacy

Continuing to share The Secrets of Successful Women, in this episode I share how developing a self advocacy strategy will increase your career success and why some of us feel embarrassed to talk about our successes. 

 

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Ep052: Secrets of Successful Women - Pt 1 - Networking with Stakeholders

In episode 50, I celebrated the second anniversary of the show by sharing the success secrets of the women I’ve interviewed over the past two years. 

To recap these were

1. Networking with stakeholders
2. Self-advocacy
3. Exhibit a high degree of confidence
4. Take risks to learn new skills
5. Clear, shared career plan

I had a phenomenal response to that episode and a request for more information, so I’ve created a little mini series – The Secrets of Successful Women and over the next few episodes I’ll be expanding on each success point to help you navigate your career into 2020.

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Ep051: Linda Dias - Want More, Do More, Be More

Linda Dias is a passionate innovator who is currently the Deputy Head of the Programme Management Office of the Government of Montserrat.  She established the award-winning Architectural & Graphic Design firm Aeon Studios Ltd., which specializes in producing culturally relevant design solutions for regional and international clients.  

Linda is also a proud member of the Rotary Club of Montserrat, and the Montserrat Civil Service Association, where she has held leadership positions.  In February 2019 she founded the tech-start-up Bodio, a multi-award winning mobile networking app for musicians and music lovers.  She is a former Chevening Scholar who has won awards for innovation in ICT, for leadership, and has been featured in numerous publications. 

To connect with Linda:

Web: http://www.aeonstudios.co.uk/

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