By Deanna Webb
Throughout my 20s, I saw my friends excelling in school and jobs. I desperately wanted what they had. It seemed they had been given a “life manual” to guide their lives successfully.
My feelings of inadequacy got in my way as I compared myself to others’ successes. There were aspects of my life where I excelled, which made me feel good, yet I hadn’t found anything to engage me consistently. The endless possibilities overwhelmed me, so I had not set a specific course, and on some deep level, the thought of it filled me with terror.
By 29, I had locked in on a few certainties. I knew I was a hard worker. I wanted to feel successful and proud of my life, and I wanted and needed mentors to teach me. Then, I fell into a sales role with Clinique/Estee Lauder.
The corporate structure and well-developed training and talent retention program started me down a solid path. I had finally landed somewhere that felt manageable, so I focused on working my way up, learning key competencies, and gaining confidence along the way.
Looking back, my leaders shared their knowledge and insight with me openly, which was the key that turned it all around for me. The timing was on my side because I was ready to receive all that someone was willing to pour into me.
I struggled because I did not learn early on what sparked me and would keep my attention and effort focused, and I’m not alone. Many people struggle to truly see and feel their potential and match it with a path that leads them to a fulfilling life, which also provides them with the resources to sustain their lives.
As my leadership skills and confidence grew and I mentored others, I often wondered if I had known how to harness my unique potential at an earlier age. This curiosity led me to partner with others to start the Life Design Project. Our entire team has a deep desire to help you discover what’s inside so you can design your life with what matters most to you. We want to help you find and mine the gold inside of you.
What’s next for you? Start right here with our assessment.
We cannot wait to get to know you. We are right here when you are ready to shine more light on your every day.
