Pivot, Pivot, PIVOT! Reinventing Yourself and Your Role at Any Stage
Are you jumping out of bed in the morning excited about the day or do you have to give yourself a pep talk every morning to get going?
Are you the one starting early, and working late?
Have your sales reached a plateau despite the increased time and energy you are putting in…especially when compared to your peers?
Then it sounds like your white sofa got stuck on the second floor landing.
Time to channel Ross Geller from Friends and PIVOT yourself and/or your role – yes, even as CEO of your business!
No one knows pivoting better than myself.
Here’s how Hollinger & Co. got its start and how I kept a promise I made to myself long ago: To always do work that I love.
From Farm Fields to Fashion
Growing up in the heart of the Midwest, I dreamed of a career in fashion. A college mentor and supportive family landed me in the heart of the industry, the bustling streets of New York City. It was a dream come true to work as a young fashion buyer navigating the high-profile world of designer sportswear.
It was a whirlwind of building product assortments, anticipating seasonal trends, and navigating the complexities of corporate business culture. I had direct access to iconic American designers, and my confidence grew.
Despite the allure of the fashion famous, I found myself reflecting on my upbringing. My Midwestern roots gave me a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for authenticity. I pivoted to Minneapolis where I had direct access to Fortune 500 business mentors.
A Career of Growth and Development
As I progressed in my career, I embraced new challenges and expanded my skill set while at the Department Store Division of Target Corporation. There, I honed my abilities in financial acumen, business planning, and mentorship – while managing an 8-figure P & L and leading a team of fifteen people.
I was in the role of my dreams and believed that all things are possible.
From Big Retail to Small Startup
In 2003, the sale of my division was imminent. So I had to pivot to a new dream.
I landed in a role as the business development lead in a small product development studio. The owner’s vision got me dreaming again, and I set my mind on growth. My relationships expanded in industries beyond fashion: healthcare insurance, medical device, wealth management, hospitality, and retail.
This time in my life was absolutely invaluable because I got to get my hands dirty in every single aspect of our business and our client’s businesses.
I truly saw it all, including how disparate businesses can have the exact same challenges – with solutions that are simpler than they seem.
A Leap of Faith and a New Chapter – at 50!
As I got older, I was confronted with the question of what I wanted to do with the rest of my working years.
I was ready to pivot again, combining my passion for helping others with my deep understanding of business strategy. I wanted to serve many business owners, and at the same time, I wanted the owner’s experience for myself.
Empowering Entrepreneurs to Succeed
I now specialize in working with business owners who have reached a plateau in their growth.
These entrepreneurs often find themselves time strapped and struggling to see the bigger picture.
Here are some steps we take to free up their calendar and skyrocket their success and get them back to doing more of what they love.
- Reclaim their time: Create space to define their pivot using a time audit & delegation tree
- Clarify their vision: Define long-term goals and create a roadmap for achieving them.
- Empower their team: Build trust, delegate effectively, and foster a positive company culture where self-managing individuals do their best work.
- Implement an operating system: One that keeps growth on track
- Cultivate a flexible mindset: If there’s one thing my life has taught me, it’s that even the best-laid plans won’t go as, well, planned. Being ready to pivot and adjust is crucial for long-term success and happiness.
My goal is to empower entrepreneurs to become more effective leaders and achieve sustainable growth.
By combining my industry expertise with a personalized approach, I help clients overcome their challenges and reach new heights of success – no matter their age or stage.
I’d love to help you unlock your business’s full potential!
