I Believe in You!
It was an incredible adventure, which I almost missed. A scenic hike of 8 hours from Crested Butte to Aspen, high altitude, little oxygen, steep mountain. The flowers, a group of incredible women, and remarkable blue skies.
Before my friends were going to leave, I texted them and said, “I will be meeting you at the base, but I won't join the hike.” I thought I would not be able to do it, and I didn’t want to slow them down. But my good friend, who is in way better shape than me, told me, “Andrea, you can totally do it.”
I chose to believe her instead of my internal voice saying, “You can’t, “ “You are not in good shape”.
This was a huge reminder of why I created Speak_. It is so easy to not take an opportunity, go for the promotion, change careers, ask for the funding, whatever it is, because we disqualify ourselves when in reality, we were qualified all along.
So, yes, I believe in you; you can do it. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to believe in us!
PS: We are launching our interview preparation tool in a few months and building a robust wait list of launch partners. If you would like to learn more, email me at andrea@speak.careers
At the top of your game
How many times have you felt you are at the top of your game? Do you know? That feeling of invincibility or total control. The feeling that you are playing with life and life is playing with you. And you know how to play, and you play well! That feeling!
It usually happens when you are doing something you like and are good at, which also brings some reward (financial, usually, but not necessarily).
The first time I was at the top of my game was when I was 15. When unpacking, why was that time so magical? It was for two reasons: the first one is that I was discovering something new every day ( a new artist, a new club, new people outside my bubble), and I had choices. I had choices in terms of boys and possible career paths, and everything felt open and available to me.
Momentum is that state of flow where you feel there are options and possibilities, and it is up to you to grab them.
I invite you to create your own momentum, feel powerful and empowered, and create your luck.
Bonus: If You Live in Boulder, Join Us on 7/27 at 6:30 pm for the launch of Tertulias featuring Laura Benson!
(+ Pisco sours and music!)
4593 Broadway St, Boulder, Colorado (Artist Alley) behind Moxie Bread
Attending? Tell us if you are coming.
So inspiring! I also want to try hike but am too scared because I feel not in shape. Maybe I need to believe in myself more. Thanks for sharing ☺
Que hija más aventurera, valiente y matea tengo yo !!!
Congrats to my wonderful and accomplished daughter Andrea …