Sharing My Path: Career Reflections for Your Journey
When asked, “How did you get into this business?” Gloria smiles and responds, “I evolved into it.”
Life often takes us down paths we didn’t initially plan for. Sometimes, it’s not what we intend to do but what life presents us that defines our journey. Throughout this blog series, I’ll share my career journey, from overcoming obstacles to transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
As you read these stories, I hope you’ll find inspiration to face your challenges with courage. Obstacles will inevitably arise, but how you navigate them builds your strength and resilience—and unlocks your inner grit.
By sharing my journey, I hope to show you that there may be something within you waiting to be discovered. Whether it’s a hidden potential or a sign you’ve overlooked, I encourage you not to ignore it! Explore new possibilities, embrace what feels natural, and take decisive action.
Is Image Consulting Your Calling?
Are you Turning Your Passion into a Career? When people ask, “How did you get into professional image, etiquette, and protocol?” my answer is simple: “I evolved into it.” My journey wasn’t a straight path—it was an evolution of passion and experience. After …
Unlocking Potential: The Power of Encouragement
Some words stay with us forever. They echo in our minds, shaping our decisions and redefining our paths. In 1981, these words from my Dale Carnegie instructor, Stan Gargani, marked a turning point in my career—one that led me to where I stand today. As you …
Trust Your Instincts: The Career Shift That Changed Everything
Sometimes, the path we start on isn’t what we’re meant to follow. Before discovering my passion for speaking, I spent years in office roles … I worked hard, but deep down, something felt off. I convinced myself that office-
Did Your Childhood Self Predict Your Career?
Take a moment to revisit your childhood photos. Do any capture you are playing a game, wearing a costume, or posing for a picture in a way that foreshadows your future career? One photo stood out as I flipped through my family albums: around age three,
Building a Strong Image Consulting Career
Exploring the Many Branches of Expertise: Just like a tree with many branches, the image consulting industry offers a diverse range of specialties. Each branch represents a unique aspect of image management that you can explore and develop based on
Crafting the Complete Package of Offerings
Entering an industry that is relatively new and lacks a track record for guidance means you are on your own! If you’re passionate about something or feel an inner drive to explore, dive into the industry and put your unique spin on it. Just do it! For
Resilience in Action
Resilience in Action: Turning Life’s Setbacks into Success. Life’s challenges can knock us down, but how we get back up defines our true character. Every obstacle is an opportunity for growth, and through resilience, we can turn setbacks into stepping stones for