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Friday, April 1, 2011

The Band and My Career

Missed blogging and reading-that is why I'm blogging 3 times today-I'm trying to reconnect to my blog family community.


After the craziness of the last couple of months/weeks, I'm getting recognition for my work and was offered a transfer/promotion of sorts to be a Principal in another consulting group within our firm...flattering...I'm not sure that I want the added pressure right now since my kids are young but still it was nice to be recognized and asked by someone I respected.  


Regardless, its still a great NSV because one of the reasons I got the band was for my career.  I perceived the weight as a handicap in my field where personal presentation is so critical.  I make a lot of presentations/pitch ideas.  I felt really stifled by my weight and my inability to control my escalating weight.   I don't feel that way anymore and that is a great NSV.  I never felt unsuccessful but I felt really inhibited about my weight and  that the way I felt about myself was really undermining my confidence and showing.  I am so thankful that the band because I feel that my true skills and talents can emerge more directly without being masked by my appearance.


Thanks for listening.

6 comments:

  1. I love this! Great NSV, Rachel.

    I love seeing how we all grow so much more confident after just even a few pounds lost, and then even more so as they keep coming - it's brilliant. :)

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  2. Wonderful to read all of your posts Rachel (I too am in a bit of catch up mode with the blog world). I know that you are giving some credit to the band, but honestly, from what I have read you are an incredible dedicated employee. You certainly impress me as a take charge get it done type of person and you are the kind of person I would be interested in promoting regardles of weight, religion, creed, or anything else out there.. does appearance play into things (probably at some firms) but it shouldn't.. I know in Marketing and Sales it does. Kudos to you for feeling good about the whole package.. hugs

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  3. I can definitely relate here. One of the big reasons I got the band was because I am getting ready to start my career, and I hear horror stories about good candidates being passed over because of their weight. I am really happy for you and the promotion, even if you do not accept it. That has to feel good!

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  4. Congratulations on your potential promotion. Things seem to be going so well for you, and your increased confidence can only help.

    Hugs to you!

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  5. Huge NSV!!! Congrats on the promo!! as you say, whether you take it or not, it is great recognition and came from someone you respected! I so relate to your thoughts about how your weight could hold you back...I was the same way in that I pushed through, but I think people are judgemental in business and make assumptions about heavier people...it is wrong but I think true. I'm Soo happy you can stand proud now...AWESOME!!!

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  6. I think that's the best NSV I've heard in awhile. Growing confidence is what we're all looking for. Congrats on the promotion offer!

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