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Half a decade- Wow & Phew! My husband and I chose 27 September as the date of birth for our younger son because our elder one is 27 November, little did we know the third one will also be born on the same day. I remember walking into labor, checking my email for the last time as I thought to myself, the next couple of days will be hectic. The MCA alert popped up and we got our Certificate of Incorporation.  Rest as they say is history. The last 5 years have changed my core as a being, embracing motherhood for the second time and starting a business within two months was tough. Here are my top 5 learnings- 1. You will not always have clarity of thought or things planned till the "T," but that shouldn’t stop you from starting. But you should know when to stop or Pivot. 2. Develop financial discipline early on, we expanded rapidly and had to face some impact this year. 3. One can never really achieve work-life balance, instead, keep your priorities clear. 4. Nothing worthwhile is built without missing something worthwhile, you will end up missing some birthday parties and some evening drinks with colleagues. Try to stay away from FOMO. 5. Work on self-awareness, being your biggest cheerleader is important however; being self-critical is equally important. Remember if you want to see the picture when you're inside the frame, being mindful matters. We are building the plane while flying it, we have some appetitive for innovation and failure but we have tons of passion and endurance. Sometimes we get tired of our own resilience, but we know Rome was not built in a day. My heartfelt gratitude to all our Customers, Candidates, and Suppliers for trusting us and being patient with us. Most importantly allowing a young company to make it big. This wouldn't have happened without my super awesome Humans at Work, everyone who was associated with us, or still is, has made a tremendous difference in our lives for which I will be eternally grateful. Cheers to the next 5! Our best is yet to come.

"Competition happens at the bottom, the people at the top are collaborating" Great start to the day! I'm hosting a Monthly Peer to Peer for Real Estate Agents focused on mindset, positive energy, support and accountability. Message me if you're interested in joining next month. #collaboration #realestate #getbettereveryday

We’re kicking off the week with a bang, and I’m here to talk about something I’m super passionate about—our Pawleys Island real estate market. But before we dive into the nitty-gritty, here’s a little #MondayMotivation for ya: We’re on the OFFENSE, all day, every day! 🏈 Why is that important? Because in real estate, like in sports, defense doesn’t win championships. Market leaders go on the offensive, focusing on YOU, the client, and the community we all love. 💕 We’ve got big plans for the next 100 days, and we want you to be a part of the journey. Forget what the national headlines say. The local story here in Pawleys Island is unique, and nobody knows it better than we do. 🌊🏡 📈 Ready for the real deal? Let’s talk numbers! Curious about how much your home is REALLY worth in today’s market? DM us for a free, no-strings-attached equity check! Know your value, seize the opportunity, and let’s make the most of the beautiful place we call home. 🌅 Watch us work, Pawleys Island! 👀 #PawleysIslandRealEstate #MarketLeaders #KnowYourWorth #LocalExpertise #SeizeTheDay #WatchUsWork #100Days #100Kin100Days Feel free to like, share, and tag anyone you think could benefit from a little #LocalLove! 💙💚 Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead!

So you want to know what goes on behind the walls of our Fortress? How we ended up in the crazy world of property management? And who makes the right fit for our no bullsh*t culture? Look no further! Introducing our blog series where we dive deep into the journeys of our incredible team members. In this blog, meet Mary-Katherine Johnson (aka MK), our Senior Account Executive and arguably the most well-connected person on our team! https://lnkd.in/g9rzP3bX #FortressOS #propertymanagement #realestate

🧙♂️✨ Yesterday, I was at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Watford with my Wife for her birthday, then spent a wonderful night at the Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Club. Seeing the magic behind the films got me thinking about how much the world of Harry Potter has in common with the world of business. In business, much like in Hogwarts, we face challenges that require courage, creativity, and collaboration. Here are some lessons from the wizarding world that we can all apply to our professional lives: 🦉 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫��𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Just like Harry, Hermione, and Ron each brought their unique strengths to the table, we must recognise and leverage our individual skills. Celebrate what makes you unique, and use it to propel your team forward. 🧹 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Whether it's defeating a troll in the dungeon or navigating a tricky market landscape, perseverance is key. Challenges are opportunities in disguise. Face them head-on with determination and innovation. 🏰 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 The friendships and alliances formed at Hogwarts were crucial to overcoming dark forces. In business, building strong networks and fostering genuine relationships can open doors and create powerful synergies. 📚 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐁𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Hogwarts is a place of continuous learning and growth. In our careers, we should always seek new knowledge and skills. Stay curious, keep learning, and adapt to the ever-changing business environment. ✨ 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 Magic in the wizarding world is about believing in the impossible and making it happen. In business, this translates to vision and innovation. Dream big, believe in your ideas, and don't be afraid to disrupt the status quo. As I wandered through the sets and props that brought the magic to life, I was reminded that our dreams and ambitions can also become reality with the right mindset and effort. So, let's channel our inner wizards, wield our wands of creativity, and cast spells of success in our professional journeys. 🪄 We've got this! 💪 #HarryPotter #Inspiration #BusinessLessons #Leadership #Innovation #Watford

HERE’S WHY GETTING FIRED WAS MY OPPORTUNITY TO DO SOMETHING NEW! EXCITING TIMES ARE AHEAD AT STONE OWL… As many of you know, after getting #fired from my big agency leadership role, I spent the past 18 months going through a massive personal and professional transformation. I’ve gotten healthy and have thrown myself into the world of entrepreneurship. And I’ve had the opportunity to shape (and continue to reshape) my consulting business…because it’s all about progress, not perfection…and we keep moving forward. Through that process of what I’m calling my “personal and professional rebrand”; as well as talking 1:1 with so many of you about your own challenges, hopes and aspirations; and partnering with commercial brands to architect growth pathways for them, I’ve realized that whether you are an individual or a business, the importance and power of your brand is immense. In fact, it's more than that! It’s your competitive advantage in today's uber-competitive world. That's why I'm thrilled to announce that Stone Owl is expanding! We're not just focusing on commercial brand strategies anymore. We're diving deep into the realm of individual brand strategies too. The goal? To empower professionals at every stage – whether you're kickstarting your career, climbing to new heights, or seeking to redefine your professional journey. This expansion is deeply rooted in my belief that everyone deserves to unlock their full potential. It's about harnessing your unique story, values, and vision to create a personal brand that resonates, guides, impacts, and leads to success. Stay tuned as we unveil more about our new offerings, insights, and how we're transforming the narrative around personal branding. If you've ever pondered the power of your personal brand or are curious about this exciting new chapter, I’d love to hear from you. Here's to building impactful brands – both personal and commercial – and to the exciting journey ahead! #PersonalBranding #BrandStrategy #CareerGrowth #StoneOwlConsulting #BrandingTransformation #progressnotperfection

Let's discuss something that's really important to me: 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭. VA 361 Productions' journey to success is powered by the incredible people who call our company their home. It's time to recognize them because losing our top performers is simply not an option; they are the core of our success. 🏆 🔮 The recipe for winning: 🚀 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬: We offer the route to their brightest future. 📖 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: The company is fully committed with your growth. 🌱 🗨️ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: We listen, take action, and succeed together. 🎉 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, both big and small! 🎊 ⚖️ 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞: We understand that life outside of work is important. 🌟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝: Your excellence is our source of confidence. 🤗 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: It's not just a job; it's a family. #TalentAppreciation #DreamTeam #EmployeeEngagement #talent

It's always pleasing to see the mainstream media focussing on the importance of family businesses, and even more pleasing when they call on members of Family Business Association (AU) to contribute their wealth of knowledge and experience. Great article Belinda Lyone and one all family businesses should read. #familybusiness

Time for another #FromTheDockFriday (although, this Friday's video was filmed inside my home office). Earlier this week, I caught a bucket list fish: the rare, melanistic alligator gar. These fish make up about 1/10,000 gar born, and many don't live to adulthood, so catching one is a very rare privilege, and if you want to do it, you need to be persistent, patient, and smart. It's the same way when you are looking for those "unicorn" candidates. Whether it's a rare skill set, a high-level leader, or just someone who is hugely impactful, you need to be persistent, patient, and smart when trying to recruit them to your team. Check out the video for tips, and if you're looking for someone to help you land that once in a lifetime talent for your team, reach out to me to see what team JCP can do to help. Joseph Chris Partners Executive Search P.S. - I did include a picture of the gar below #constructionrecruiters #executivesearch #passivetalent #constructionindustry #TheFishingRecruiter

"Oftentimes, I think general business athletes view the fact that they have jumped around to different teams as a negative thing; however, as a Chief of Staff, that sort of career path is likely your most valuable asset." - Emily Smith, Chief of Staff at Lattice #chiefofstaff PS: want to learn more about Emily and her CoS role? see a blog post below