Thanks for sharing Miss Dawn. I am sorry to hear that you have been feeling unsettled although I understand that changes can be unsettling. With that said, I think you should take what your CEO said to heart and believe that the best is yet to come and you will continue to have a tremendous impact. (I don’t think she was just being nice, I think she meant every word). Don’t let all your progress/confidence go out the window. No need to feel small — think big and you will have big results. Your CEO believes in you. I believe in you. And all your friends believe in you. It will all turn out fine. Embrace all the changes that are coming and continue your ascent.You are a sweetie @Iamminda
And thank you @GeorginaLavender
Also @Kendie26 sorry for not replying
I’ve not been on TPF much in the past fortnight. I’ve been feeling really unsettled.
My company is going through a big expansion phase, and change just feels a bit unsettling. We’re planning to hire at least one more Director in my team, and I’m not sure how it will affect my role and my team. So I’ve been feeling a bit small and unsettled...
Anyways, I was walking around the office feeling a bit small and our CEO who is usually in a different city was visiting. She saw me and said “how are you?” I replied I’m okay, but she said “you don’t look okay, let’s have a coffee”. She asked me to explain what’s going on, and when I told her I’m worried about how the expansion will affect me, she said she needs me to think about it with my CEO hat on. That I’m going to be her, one day, and I need to understand how to continue to influence within an international expansion, even where I can’t control everything. She said that even if I’m feeling small because my role will be changing, I’m never going to have any boxes or limits put around me in this company because everyone can see how much impact I have, and how effective I am. If I articulate whatever role I want, she promises to help me grow into it.
I don’t know whether I believe her. It feels like people are just being nice. My experiences have not been great in the past. I’ve really struggled to have space or visibility as I’ve been rising through the ranks and it’s only really the past year that’s been incredible in terms of progress and growth. Now I’m just afraid I’m going to become invisible again.
Work is really important to me. I guess I need to just find a way to feel less intense about it all. And I do feel very flattered that our CEO (who everyone loves ) thinks I'm going to be her one day. She said "you're growing so quickly, you're such a fast learner and you're fearless; you'll get here faster than me".
With all that reassurance you'd think I'd feel reassured but I'm just a bit unsettled by life at the moment
Anyways, that’s what’s going on. And I do have some fun birthday stuff to post so I'll do that soon. Lots of love to all my friends x
@Miss_DawnThanks for sharing Miss Dawn. I am sorry to hear that you have been feeling unsettled although I understand that changes can be unsettling. With that said, I think you should take what your CEO said to heart and believe that the best is yet to come and you will continue to have a tremendous impact. (I don’t think she was just being nice, I think she meant every word). Don’t let all your progress/confidence go out the window. No need to feel small — think big and you will have big results. Your CEO believes in you. I believe in you. And all your friends believe in you. It will all turn out fine. Embrace all the changes that are coming and continue your ascent.
Ok onto your birthday celebration . Happy Birthday Miss Dawn. Can’t wait to see your birthday goodies.
Have a lovely Sunday.
Thanks for sharing Miss Dawn. I am sorry to hear that you have been feeling unsettled although I understand that changes can be unsettling. With that said, I think you should take what your CEO said to heart and believe that the best is yet to come and you will continue to have a tremendous impact. (I don’t think she was just being nice, I think she meant every word). Don’t let all your progress/confidence go out the window. No need to feel small — think big and you will have big results. Your CEO believes in you. I believe in you. And all your friends believe in you. It will all turn out fine. Embrace all the changes that are coming and continue your ascent.
Ok onto your birthday celebration . Happy Birthday Miss Dawn. Can’t wait to see your birthday goodies.
Have a lovely Sunday.
@Miss_Dawn
+1 w/ dearest iamminda’s comments above. Please believe in yourself like the fine folks at your company do & we have no doubt your success will continue to climb! And very special Happiest of Birthday wishes to sweet wonderful you No doubt Mr. Dawn will treat you royally
I should add that the reason the shoes didn't get unboxed last month was because I told Mr Dawn I would wait till my birthday. I can't wait to waltz around the office in my new black heelsFinally, I bought two pairs of Prada shoes last month that I forgot to post. Black heels for work, and beige ballerina pumps (how boring am I!)
Thank you very much!Happy birthday/Anniversary and congrats! Great haul!
Dearest IammindaWow, Miss Dawn, what a wonderful birthday and anniversary celebration/haul. I don’t even know where to start. Mr Dawn did a great job picking out the beautiful ornate bracelet — it is very you. if I may say . I love love love the CC round coin purse — so cute, do you plan to use it for coins (vs alternate use)? The Gucci bag is so pretty— what a spectacular blue. And it matches your Gucci pump? How perfect. Gosh, everthing is just lovely. Enjoy all your new goodies.
What was dinner like at the Dorchester? What did you eat? It looks like such a grand place to dine —the epitome of fine dining. I love good food — and always enjoy hearing about it especially at places I have never been before.
And finally, just want to wish you well and hope you feel more settled at your job soon. Everthing will turn out fine (even if there are changes ahead).
Georgina this is an incredibly sweet message. Thank youHello Ms. Dawn,
First, I want to wish you a Happy Birthday and Anniversary [emoji512][emoji320][emoji257][emoji324][emoji515][emoji513][emoji255][emoji322]☘️[emoji322][emoji488]. As usual, Mr. Dawn is an expert gift-giver and should probably start his own husband school where he teaches classes on the finesse of gift-giving and the importance of being friendly to everyone. Also, Mr. Dawn should consider a special class on “just because” gifts—many people ignore this category that is very special and dear to my heart.
Second, I hope you feel more uplifted by the kindness and special care of your CEO. For most people, change is scary and unnerving. Sometimes, even if we feel that the change might be for the better, the unknown and different can still cause nervousness and unease.
Change is inevitable in all of our lives. Even though you currently feel uneasy with the impending changes in your company, take comfort in your many blessings—both in work and home life:
1) Your CEO obviously adores you to take time out of her busy schedule to give you compliments and a pep talk.
2) Your hard work and brilliance have gotten you multiple promotions and speaking engagements (along industry heavyweights) on an international platform.
3) And let’s not forget your awesome supportive husband who gets you “just because” gifts.
Continue to be amazing!! Continue to be you!!