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🎉✨Factbird Day Recap! 🎉✨ What a fantastic Factbird day and summer party we had on Friday! Going through the pictures, I can already tell that everyone had an absolute blast... We had a mix of activities lined up - starting with a workshop, followed by thoughtful conversations about our vision and direction. The day wrapped up with an exciting scavenger hunt and a team tour around Copenhagen harbor. Our values shined throughout the day... 🌟Owning it: Empowering each other to make a real impact on our customers. ⚒️Know our customers: Engaging discussions with consultants from Emendo Consulting Group to deepen our understanding further. 🤝 Collaborate and communicate freely: open dialogues, and a culture where everyone's voice is not just heard but valued. 🚀Always be better: Embracing a culture of continuous learning and striving for excellence. 🥳Have fun: building trust, establishing relationships, and exploring creative ways of working together—integrating these into our day to day. It's moments like these that remind us of the incredible values that make Factbird such a special place to work. Here's to many more moments ahead! 🎈

We've already established the Connection Economy business. We've done the thinking and we know our niche. We've built the resistible offer, which is the so called the Purple Cow. But how do we run with it and go to the market with that offer? How do we approach that? How do we get some initial traction? The starting premise, as I have previous previously mentioned, is to understand your customer. I was able to ultimately understand my customer by having gone through an immigration experience myself. So that allowed me to know what I was selling. The big Aha moment that occurred for me in the past, before I started the Hong Kong Visa Center in the same way, as I read ‘’Purple Cow’’ in 2003. In 2006, just to complement my thinking about this, even though at the time, I wasn't in a position to act on any of that. I took my family on a Disney cruise. We went to the Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale, for four nights, five days, something like that. I don't know if you've ever been on a Disney cruise. If you go on a Disney cruise, you get the experience that they deliver at the parks, which is the Disney Magic. So with Disney Magic, when you're in the parks, you get a certain experience and that experience is slightly sort of contained by the reality that you're in the real world. If you get on the Disney ride, and it's outdoors, and you're at the top of the ride, and you look from Hong Kong, you can see Hong Kong Island, right. So you know that, actually, in that little piece of magic, that is Disney, but they do an amazing job in projecting you into another world. #innovation #immigrationinnovation #intelligentcontentmarketing

We've already established the Connection Economy business. We've done the thinking and we know our niche. We've built the resistible offer, which is the so called the Purple Cow. But how do we run with it and go to the market with that offer? How do we approach that? How do we get some initial traction? The starting premise, as I have previous previously mentioned, is to understand your customer. I was able to ultimately understand my customer by having gone through an immigration experience myself. So that allowed me to know what I was selling. The big Aha moment that occurred for me in the past, before I started the Hong Kong Visa Center in the same way, as I read ‘’Purple Cow’’ in 2003. In 2006, just to complement my thinking about this, even though at the time, I wasn't in a position to act on any of that. I took my family on a Disney cruise. We went to the Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale, for four nights, five days, something like that. I don't know if you've ever been on a Disney cruise. If you go on a Disney cruise, you get the experience that they deliver at the parks, which is the Disney Magic. So with Disney Magic, when you're in the parks, you get a certain experience and that experience is slightly sort of contained by the reality that you're in the real world. If you get on the Disney ride, and it's outdoors, and you're at the top of the ride, and you look from Hong Kong, you can see Hong Kong Island, right. So you know that, actually, in that little piece of magic, that is Disney, but they do an amazing job in projecting you into another world. #innovation #immigrationinnovation #intelligentcontentmarketing

Last week, Southwest Airlines celebrated #nationalinternday, and somehow I felt like I should have been the one celebrating my co-Hearts! That is the effect that Southwest has had on me, as well as everyone who experiences our LUV-ing, people-first culture. Truly, I believe there are not enough words to explain all that Southwest Airlines has taught me during the past few months. Our brand is one-of-a-kind, and it has been a privilege to help bring our Heart to life in key markets as well as national campaigns this summer. My role as a brand engagement intern involves providing unique customer experiences through sports sponsorships and partner activations. If there is one thing I have learned from working in experiential marketing thus far, it would be the importance of staying true to your brand no matter what. At Southwest, we demonstrate our brand commitment through making strategic choices and always prioritizing our people. Speaking of the Southwest brand, why is it so unique? If you were to ask me, I’d tell you this: • It means your mentor staying after hours to encourage you when you feel overwhelmed. • It means high level managers taking time to meet & network with you, amidst their busy schedule. • It means your department wearing cowboy boots to celebrate “national day of the cowboy,” just because! 🤠 • It means walking in to work every day knowing that you have a team that makes you feel needed, valuable, and important. (🙌🏼 Brandi Briggs-Freeman, Melissa Millice, Colette P., Stephanie Huber, & Sydney Fox!) That is the brand and Heart of Southwest Airlines❤️. #swapic #campusreach #SouthwestAirlines #SouthwestHeart

12 weeks in my new job! Good point to have a look back … This year I decided to change the company I work for to have more time with my family and reduce the time commuting to work. 🚆 In my previous job I traveled a lot between my home town and Berlin. That was okay, but of course it was a trade off with my family life. 👨👩👦 Now I work 100% remote with the option to be in the celebrate company Hamburg office. During the last 12 weeks I visited the office almost every week! I was able to combine it bringing my son to the kindergarten. 🤩 In addition I visited my Rosemood colleagues in France. This type of freedom works much better for me! I am not forced to go to the office, but have the option to do it 👍 In the first 12 weeks I had the following 5 goals 👇 1. Get to know every member of my team, set up reporting lines and team structure. 2. Get a first feeling of improvement opportunities in my department. 3. Synch with the CEO about my understanding of product management and the expectations about the next year. 4. Identify partners in crime and key stakeholders to work with and start building relationships. 5. Make the first impact as a product leader. Even though I still have some more things to do, I achieved progress in all of them. That’s important to me! 🤨 Why? The faster I get a connection to the team, clarify the work related, critical questions and get in synch with the CEO and my colleagues, the faster I can bring value to my team and company! 💎 As a leader I have to find out for myself what’s necessary to make impact and if I can make impact in existing structures. Never forget that’s it’s also a decision if YOU want to stay in a company or not. Too many people believe that only the company must decide if you fit or not, but that’s wrong. 🫵 At celebrate company I have the feeling that I can make an impact in the upcoming months and years. I will be able to create value for the people I work with, for our customers and business. Of course it’s a lot of work, but that was expected! Life would be boring for me without big challenges. 🚀

I received STAR OF THE MONTH at work this week 🌟 Here's a glimpse of me accepting my award 💁♀️ And it got me reflecting on how the little things matter, especially in a startup environment. At Up World, we might not have the typical "startup perks" like ping pong tables, monthly boozy socials or fancy office spaces 🤷🏻♀️ But what we do have is an open, honest and supportive environment that means we can get the work done (and there’s a lot to be done!) in whatever way suits us best. Instead of all of the normal ‘cool startup environment’ vibes 💩 we do have: 👉A Slack channel dedicated to shouting out all the small wins, from a community member sending us nice feedback to Han buying her first home (which isn’t a small win at all!) 👉Monthly ‘Star Of The Month’ awards, so we can highlight the hard work everyones putting in 👏 (this comes with a nice lil bonus too) 👉An environment where feedback is valued, and continuous improvement is encouraged 📈 👉Flexibility to get the work done however we want 👩🏻💻 Coffee shop? Paris? Evening owl? We don’t mind, as long as the work gets done and you’re supporting the team. While these things may not mean much to some, a little recognition and the trust to work flexibly, mean the world to me 🌏 And knowing that the entire company voted for me this month has honestly made my week (but maybe there’s something to be said about always needing validation which stems from school, but that’s for another day! 😅) Here's to a culture that celebrates success, embraces feedback, and thrives on support! 🚀

Reflecting on my 27th Year 🎉 As I ventured beyond the familiar walls of 303 in early 2023, the past year has been a whirlwind of anticipation for change coupled with a hint of fear over the future. I weighed up so many options: starting another venture of my own, pursuing an MBA in the US, or perhaps even taking a sabbatical to find clarity. Today, as I sit here, I'm thrilled that I embarked on none of those paths. Instead, I joined Signifly to launch our UK office. Now, with a phenomenal team of 7, we're witnessing rapid growth and gearing up for a hugely exciting 2024 with some incredible projects underway. Consolidating this process into 3 lessons I wish I knew before: 1️⃣ Pause and Reflect: Take the time to truly assess if your current role aligns with your aspirations. Allow yourself the space to reflect and decide if it's truly fulfilling. 2️⃣ Embrace Exploration: Make choices that enable you to see more of the world. Travelling as much as I have since joining Signifly has been incredible. 3️⃣ Cultural Fit Matters: When making new business partnerships or selecting career paths, prioritise cultural compatibility above all else. It makes and it breaks. Bring on 28 🍾

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟕𝟑𝟐 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐭! 🚀 Some weeks ago, I celebrated two incredible years since Mathis Bogens welcomed me on the doorstep of Bolt. While it has been an incredible learning curve with MANY highs, there have also been some lows. Here are some key learnings that have kept me growing and achieving even more: 🙅♀️ Saying no: Understanding the power of a strategic "no" to prioritise what truly matters. 👀 Prioritising: Mastering the art of balancing multiple projects and focusing on impactful outcomes. 🌍 Building a network across the boards: Connecting with colleagues from different departments and countries has been absolutely crucial and awesome. 📚 Understanding different cultures and ways of doing things: Learning even more about diversity has been pivotal in creating inclusive and effective communication approaches. 💚 Being passionate about the company's mission and your own work: None of it would matter if I didn't love what I'm doing in a company that changes the lives of many. Coincidentally, Bolt's Summer Summit kicked off exactly on my second anniversary—what an epic way to celebrate! 🎉 That means I get to take my anniversary photo on the epic stage Jolos - Full Spectrum Creative Agency built. PS. That WiFi doesn't work anymore. 🤫

**Reflecting on an Incredible Week in Sydney! **🇦🇺 As I board the flight back home, I can't help but feel a surge of inspiration and appreciation. This past week has been nothing short of remarkable. Here's a glimpse into the whirlwind of experiences that left a mark: 1. Pitch Perfect Competition: seeing the team presenting their solutions with precision and flair was electrifying. 2. Design-Led Discovery Workshop: the fusion of design thinking and problem-solving ignited fresh perspectives from the whole team. 3. Security Copilot: the promise of safeguarding our customers with cutting-edge security solutions enriched with AI fills me with anticipation. It's not just about code; it's about trust. 4. Hands-On Learning: theory is essential, but nothing compares to rolling up our sleeves and diving into real-world scenarios. 5. Team Spirit: seeing the team in action, collaborating seamlessly, and celebrating victories—it's like a symphony of passion and purpose. As I settle into my seat, I carry these experiences with me. Sydney and Asia team, you've been extraordinary! Jon Hiroyuki-san Nicola Devendra Alan Jennifer Shreyacee Georgina Juan Cydney

This is me at Australian Ethical’s 2023 Christmas party (70s theme, MCA, lovely evening)   But it was only when Google sent me this colour pop version (thank you Google) that it sparked a new thought - let me tell you why…    Behind me is the Virgin cruise ship - sadly now in black and white.   Twenty years ago, I worked at Virgin Management in the UK doing business development for the Group, and notably a business plan for Virgin Cruises.   Demand for cruises was booming, but supply was either aimed at blue rinse or family markets. We saw an opportunity for the DINK market – fabulous locations with a resort vibe. It was the wrong economic climate to commission a ship (never say boat) build, so I spent months developing relationships with the major cruise operators to see if we could make a JV possible, or if they had a ship we might buy and adapt. Frustratingly, there was nothing appropriate at the right price (although we spent some interesting visits thinking how we might adapt several), and not enough upside for the incumbents to JV to access a new market when demand was so high. So the $ did not stack up; and the project went on ice. Disappointing…   It makes me think about how much we learn from plans gone awry.    Wherever we are, disappointments live alongside successes - projects that launch but don’t work, some that never get off the ground.    It can be easy to beat ourselves up, or bury, suppress and move on.    We often forget to pause and look at learnings – personal and corporate;  It's important to take time to reflect, in whatever way works best – perhaps using meditation for personal, or a retro for corporate.    And alongside the successes, let’s also be grateful for projects we progressed. Someday, the hard won corporate learning might provide a micro contribution to a bigger achievement – even 20 years later!    Congrats Nathan Rosenberg - I didn’t get to see inside her, but she’s looking good! Damian Schnabel - the strangest design brief? Robert Samuelson – one that got away! Virgin Corporate Development crew - made me think of you all, all the best for 2024 Gwyn Roberts Kim Lowe Max Kelly Steve Clift Jamie Heywood; Adele Herring; Helena Samaha Sarah Clark