The #1 thing I have learned working on Wall Street is a very applicable to audiences of all ages: the phenomenon of compound investing. The idea that the longer, and the more frequent you invest your money, the more it will grow over time.
If making small, frequent, monetary investments sets us up for a successful financial future, why don’t we do the same thing for our personal/professional future? Why don’t we make small, frequent investments in ourselves to start learning, to start growing, and to start pursuing our own uncommon opportunities?
Just like money, your effort is an investment, and what you learn as a result of that effort, will certainly compound over time. This conversation explores 5 impactful investments the audience should consider for their personal long-term growth.
Despite what your grandparents may say, being young is tough. One day your biggest concern is getting to practice on time and the next it’s determining what to do with the rest of your life. From the moment you enter your freshman year to the moment you walk across the graduation stage, you’re given countless opportunities to define yourself as a leader and make decisions that can set you up for incredible success. As a “Missouri Gal living in Manhattan” and a “senior” in the real world, Caitlin will help you discover the power of defining yourself before you let factors such as age and experience make you late for the opportunities headed your way.
Let’s face it, as a young leader, it can be tougher to get people to follow your leadership style than the Instagram account you made for your cat. It’s no secret we live in an extremely communicative world. By the time you’re finished reading this description, there will have been over 6.5 million tweets, Facebook likes, and Instagram photos publicized for the world to see. It’s no wonder communication is often the #1 skill employers seek. Effective communication is crucial to an organization's success, but if you have few followers, there’s a small audience to listen. During this session, come with enthusiasm and prepare to participate in impactful activities to better understand the importance of effective communication in your organization all while learning how to entice your peers, teachers, and future employers to subscribe to you.