I don’t know how to write this in a non-self promoting sounding way, but I’m feeling extra chuffed today and I wanted to share the feeling. 

I’m having lunch in silence when someone turns to me and says, “I think I met you at last year’s Auckland Startup Week.“ Naturally though, my first thought was, “Wait… she remembers talking to me over a year ago?? I don’t know what I said or what we talked about, but it must have been a meaningful conversation to be recognised.”

And then, in the middle of this unexpected catch-up, someone else I used to do improv at the office with approached me with a beaming smile. “Sorry for interrupting, I just wanted to say hi! I’ve been loving your LinkedIn posts.”

There’s part of me that wants to casually downplay the positive impact I feel like I’ve had, like: “I don’t know what I’m doing, but I must be doing something right!”

But that’s not true. 

I do know what I’m doing, and I’m getting beautifully unscripted social proof that it’s working.

These are the journal-worthy moments that stick with me; reinforcing my strategic choice to lead with generosity, kindness, and being useful. 

Thank you to Kim and Liz for giving me this feel-good story!