• The choices we make in the conversations we have have a huge impact on the result of the interaction 

• If you choose your words wisely, your interactions will be positive and relationships will be strengthened 

• Choose our attitude in any given set of circumstances 

• Five different chairs: 

1. Attack chair (always on the lookout to attack, where we misbehave the most- this is where we judge OTHER PEOPLE) 

2. Self Doubt chair (vulnerable, we judge OURSELVES, fears of rejection and disappointment) This chair can be good to acknowledge your weaknesses if you use it best and make change

3. Wait chair (mindful, aware, observant, conscious. What am I thinking and what are they thinking?) 

4. Detect chair (look at our behaviours- become self aware, fearless, create boundaries, look after ourselves. Here we grow. Assertive but not aggressive) 

5. Connect chair (empathy, compassion and understanding. Put egos on the backburner and listen to people fully. Consider what is important for the person in front of you) 

All chairs are important- find the balance between the final three chairs

Sustainability and Ethical Values

DEI

Geopolitical tensions

It is important to consider key industry shifters when planning your future career and goals. I recognise that my personal goals may be heavily impacted, eg a huge percentage of fashion roles will disappear due to new evolving AI.

What do all these people have in common?

ACHIEVING GREAT THINGS

BEING BOLD AND COURAGEOUS, TAKING RISKS

INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE

DRIVEN

Proactive: I am a highly proactive individual and am proud of my networking skills. Two of the fashion internships I have completed were found through networking with industry connections on Linkedin and introducing myself. I put alot of effort into networking with the right people on Li.

Organised: I have built on my organisational skills in recent months, when I have juggled two jobs and a degree, as well as my social life, exercise and my relationship with my boyfriend and family.

Driven: I am always looking for ways to better myself both personally and professionally, I do this through reading books, self care, and attending fashion talks/events.

What traits could I work on?

Self criticism. Throughout all my jobs I have received the same feedback which is that I undervalue myself once I am established in a position. I have no issue with confidence during interview processes, but when I am given a task I always convince myself it is not good enough even if it is great.

How will I work on this?

Acknowledging that this is a weakness of mine is the first step to action. I need to communicate with hiring managers what helps my confidence, which is positive reinforcement. I also need to stop the negative self-talk and look at my work and achievements from an outsider's perspective.

Using my creativity to provide suggestions for businesses or clients

Teamwork and networking with external and internal people

I really enjoyed creative modules at uni such as Globalisation and Internalisation, and Brand Management

What am I good at?

Getting jobs done quickly

Presentation skills

Confidence

Communication skills

What do I struggle with?

Being overly self-critical

Being sensitive

WORK EXPERIENCE

Likes

I have enjoyed my role at Sweaty Betty, where I am able to help women to find the right clothes for them

I have enjoyed being creative at FashionVerse, creating new garments and backgrounds for the game

I have enjoyed teamwork at ‘Capsule Comms’, working with my peer from uni to meet tight deadlines

Strengths

I have excelled in my role at FashionVerse because of my ability to meet tight deadlines and produce creative garments

I have been resilient at Sweaty Betty, and had hardly any time off sick- I always show up and get the job done

Core skills

I have learnt patience in my recent role at FashionVerse, working with a colleague who I don’t always see eye to eye with.

I have bettered my communication skills through my role in recruitment, where I was responsible for communicating with both candidates and clients

To improve my tennis skills and join a tennis team

To start kickboxing/ a self defence sport

To read fiction or nonfiction books daily

To focus on improving my gut health and committing to a more organic diet

Professional

To get a graduate role in a Fashion PR Agency or an In-House Fashion PR team

To find a role which is above £23,000 upon graduating

To work on my skills within Generative AI and Technology

To improve my Adobe InDesign and Photoshop skills

To be leading a team within the first four years after graduating

How could I work on my positivity further?

• I need to reduce the self criticism I have for myself and not put my work down which I am quite prone to

2) Adaptation (taking responsibility, acceptance)

3) Recovery (practising new habits, better social skills, not avoiding change)

4) Growth

• Three immediate stress reactions in our body when we encounter change: Fight, flight or freeze. These three reactions cause us to act impulsively and destructively towards ourselves and others.

  
  

Where am I personally in the 4 phases of resilience?

I am often in the recovery phase, as I am only young and always trying to find new ways to better myself. However, I often struggle accepting difficult situations and remaining positive which may sometimes keep me in the survival area for longer than I would like.

• According to their research, people that have the most growth following change have these characteristics: Empathy, Optimism, Realistic and Responsible.

  
  

Which of these traits do I possess personally?

I am a very empathetic person, which can be a positive and a negative as it can lead to me being overly sensitive to criticism. I am optimistic and responsible, but I think I could work on being more realistic. I should be more realistic about what I am capable of achieving, and stop under-selling myself and my work.

How can I use this talk to better my own listening skills?

• I have great negotiation and professional listening skills, and am particularly good at letting people speak without interrupting

• I could do better at listening in my personal life, through putting my phone away when having important interactions ie dinners or parties. I find it very difficult to put away my phone, and even if its not ringing it often comes to my mind whether I have received any important messages or emails.

• I need to practise positivity and not losing my temper/hope in difficult situations

- Plan it, write it, check it

- To plan the CV: collate, match and present

- Check your CV before sending it

- Learn how to upload a word document rather than a PDF

- Personal and authentic, showing what skills you'd bring to the role

- A CV should be action orientated- this is all about selling yourself. The words used should be action orientated

- CV should be clean, clear and easy to read

- Spelling and grammar is very important

- Start with a small summary about what you do and what you want

- Bold text and bullet points make the CV easier to read

- A CV is a leading component in your personal brand

I really relate to this test result, as my biggest weakness is my low self esteem. This is something I am always trying to work on through conversations and positive self talk. I also acknowledge my creative strengths which was highlighted in this quiz result.

• I need to ensure I am always excited by my work, and if at times I am not I need to ensure I am getting that excitement outside of work EG through hobbies or socialising

• I may need to build on my personal resilience

• I need to recognise my own success in my roles

My empath helps me to:

• Understand different points of views and understand the potential behind new ideas.

• Better negotiate, having listened to and understood somebody's opinions and feelings.

• Get along well with my peers/ clients and build meaningful connections.

• Allows me to have great listening skills, making my interactions more meaningful and impactful.

• Engage better in teamwork, understanding that everybody has their own opinion and adds their own value in different ways.

• Helps me become a kinder person, both in my personal and work life, letting me feel more fulfilled, happy and at peace.