I used to worry that my career seemed accidental. Then I realised that the detours are a feature, not a bug.
Still buzzing from speaking at (and experiencing) the fantastic The Marketing Club AU/NZ careers in marketing event last night.
It was a privilege to join a panel with Chris Asahara, Sindy Ward and Harvey H.: all amazing professionals who shared honestly and insightfully from their incredible careers to a room full of up-and-coming marketing talents.
TMC’s founder, Chanel Clark, led the event in her wedding dress: she got married this week!
I got to sit in the audience and enjoy the earlier panel of Ashley Bautista, Cristal Tavares, Azriel D’souza, Melinda Valerie Wong Yu He and Brittany Oliver with similarly outstanding war stories and insights from their careers.
I have had some seriously great conversations before and after, including with legends Stanley Henry and Stu Lees. I met so many cool people.
Big thank you to The Attention Seeker for hosting us and to TMC, as always, for everything you do for our industry.
Two takeaways:
1. The detour is the way: the panels were filled with people at the top of their game. None of them had linear career paths. Enjoy the ride, seize the opportunities.
2. Live and work in abundance: Sindy talked about knowing your worth when you’re negotiating your salary. Make sure you don’t act desperate, always act like you have plenty of options (even if you don’t).
Extra special thanks to Alex Kim for the stunning photography.
If you know your business is all steak and needs some sizzle….. we’d love to hear from you.
Dave Hayward
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