Okay, readers, fans, and friends, this is one of those times when I must tap my network. I’m counting on you to spread the word. I need your help.
In case you have just stumbled upon this blog, and have no idea who I am, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Laura. I am many things, chief among them, a speaker, author, advocate, and business owner. I live near Las Vegas, Nevada.
I’m writing this post in an effort to raise my visibility for a new vocational pursuit. I am already known for my company, Elegant Insights, an enterprise now in its tenth year. I’m so proud of what I’ve accomplished through thick and thin over the past decade, and I plan to continue the effort. However, it’s time to take on additional challenges to keep my skills sharp and continue to grow professionally. Ten years is a long time to be focused on one thing. It’s time I reach out to my huge network to explore what else is out there.
I cannot say with conviction what I’m looking for. Here’s my resume in two sentences: For the past ten years, I’ve been running my own business. For the prior ten years, I ran my own business. Unpacking all that two decades of self-employment have encompassed would make my CV a long read.
Here’s how I think I could provide value to any organization: My strengths are heavily weighted to the soft skills. I am highly organized, thorough, meticulous, and professional. As they used to say on old-school job applications, I have excellent oral and written communication skills. I am an articulate, polished speaker and a great sales person. I can sell anything. I have hosted large, multi-day events and have worked as an educator and mentor.
Are you looking for a product advocate? A company spokes person? An outreach coordinator? A community manager? A trainer? An event organizer? These are the types of jobs for which I am well suited. I believe in servant leadership and I am laser-focused on customer service.
I have enjoyed an extensive history of volunteering, so I will not take on any more of that type of work. Nor am I looking for something full time, necessarily. I’m flexible. I intend to continue to run Elegant Insights, but working two jobs is not a problem. Pandemic life has left me feeling as though my business presence has shrunk to the point of near invisibility, and I need to augment my skills and rejoin the professional world.
If you are already familiar with my body of work, and you think I would make a valuable and meaningful contribution to your enterprise, then let’s chat. If you believe one of your colleagues or contacts could make good use of my skills, then please refer me. If, at last, our world is on the way to reopening, I want to be in on the action.
Thank you in advance for helping to spread the word, and I’m open to suggestions as to how to further my efforts. Yes, I can hit up a job board, but I’m rolling the dice on a more personal connection. Taking chances is what we do here in Las Vegas, anyway, right?
Let the networking begin!
LL