Never underestimate the power of support and championing others.
Years ago I was in the earlier stages of building my global leadership mentoring practice. I literally started from ground zero. No clients. No clear definition of my offer let alone my ‘niche’.
What I did have in spades was an absolute burning desire and determination to create something that would make a bloody good difference to the world and senior leaders.
I invested, what was a big budget back then, in attending a leadership conference where I had the absolute pleasure of meeting the incredible power house and force for making things that matter happen Tania Hector.
This began my journey with #Nestlè and #CerealPartners.
My first client was Alistair Lee who was a true delight to partner. I owe a lot to Alistair as he helped me as much as I helped him.
At the time I was concluding my programme with him, we got the horrible news my Mum had Bowel Cancer. We are the lucky ones as she went on to make a full recovery post surgery- but I didn’t know this at the time.
Understandably my energy and hunger for growth and development for my business was very low. All I could think of was my Mum.
Alistair, being the absolute sales master and commercial legend that he is, kept encouraging me to grow my relationship across Nestlè. He went out of his way to back me.
His support and encouragement made all the difference and, to not let him down, I got back in my own ‘sales saddle’.
We all need that person to help us take the next step and hold us accountable.
Fast forward 7 years, I’ve been a perferred partner to Nestlè for all this time working across many areas of the business with amazing senior leaders and am currently working with Cereal Partners’ UK&I senior leadership team, which includes Alistair. What a lovely circle!
So thank you Alistair. ??
It was your championing of me when my world tilted and your wonderful support that lead to me and my business growing in so many ways. I am forever grateful. And to Tania for originally championing that solopreneur way back in the early days!
Never underestimate the impact those gentle nudges and offers to help can make. From tiny acorns to giant oaks really does happpen!
Who has helped you just because they could and who would you like to thank?
#gratitude #leadership #growth #executivecoaching #coach
Vice President Human Resources at Aramark Student Nutrition
1 周Such a great night celebrating this team of winners!!!