Bubbly, Bold Moves, and the Journey to Yes
The bottle of Barefoot Bubbly Brut Cuvée had been sitting untouched in the fridge for months. But one day, Maura made a decision — whether the outcome was yes or no, she was going to pop that bubbly and celebrate.
Months after completing her MBA, Maura realized her current job wasn’t leading anywhere and it was time for a change. When an opportunity came up to represent her company at a local awards ceremony and networking event, she jumped at the chance. Little did she know, this decision would set her on an unexpected path.
At the event, Maura found herself seated next to a senior executive from her company. Over lunch, they hit it off, and what started as a casual conversation ended with a commitment to stay in touch. A month later, an opening in the executive’s department became available, and Maura was eager to apply. She reached out to her new connection to express her interest, and within days, she was interviewing with the team, feeling confident that an offer was on its way.
But then, the news came: the position went to an internal candidate. Despite the disappointment, Maura took it in stride.
POP! She poured a glass of bubbly for her husband and herself. When her teenage son asked, “Why are you celebrating when you didn’t get the job?” she smiled and replied, “I’m celebrating the hard work I put in and the person I’m becoming through this process. This was a huge stretch for me, and I’m inspired to keep growing. I know the right opportunity is out there, and I’m excited to find it. In the meantime, let’s look for deals on our next family getaway—how about Puerto Rico?”
I couldn’t help but smile as she shared her story and took a few moments to acknowledge her for everything she had done from recognizing it was time for a change to committing to networking and strategically pursuing this new opportunity.
Maura’s story is a powerful reminder that setbacks are a natural part of the journey. In fact, her resilience and positive mindset are what will ultimately lead her to the right opportunity. So, I asked her, “In anticipation of the next ‘no’ or ‘yes,’ how about upgrading that bottle of Barefoot Bubbly to a premium champagne? Perhaps a Veuve Clicquot from the Duty-Free shop in San Juan?”
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