We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Natalie Denyse a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Natalie, so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.
Confidence comes from finding something that speaks to you – pursuits that provide both enjoyment and fulfillment while developing your skills. This growth takes time; confidence and time are deeply interconnected. Allow yourself experiences that teach valuable lessons. Holding on too tightly prevents you from experiencing different seasons of personal growth. All too often people mistake instant gratification or external validation for lasting confidence, but these only provide momentary satisfaction. Life is a marathon – focus on what sustains you long-term.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I’m the owner and director of a PR and marketing firm, specializing in the world of premiere celebrations and events. We help creative brands and hospitality properties market their offerings more clearly and with more confidence to clients planning milestone events. We have the unique fortune of helping these businesses grow intentionally and create long lasting impact through the work they do for private clients celebrating big moments in life. It’s a happy industry to be in, bursting with talent.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Three qualities that were most impactful in guiding my journey: responsibility, resilience and care.
Responsibility: When starting my business a decade ago, I was transparent with my clients about being new to the industry and that they were essentially my beta, promising accountability if things didn’t work. This responsibility is the natural cure for any ego-driven mentalities some get lost in. Balancing humility with responsibility means honoring clients’ trust and not overcommitting. Candor and discretion goes a long way in this industry.
Resilience: I’ve learned that resilience strengthens with age. At 36, having built this business for 10 years, I’ve learned to roll with the punches. Surrounding myself with people who share my values makes maintaining the energy for resilience much easier.
Care: Feeling seen and heard is what we all fundamentally want in our human experience. Servant leadership is a quality of extraordinary leaders in this field, all who share listening skills. Active attention and careful observation to our clients needs and also our trusted colleagues and partners is a non negotiable. Albeit a simple concept, the commitment to care has shaped both my business and personal development greatly over the years.
Check in with yourself to make sure your actions reflect and maintain your personal and business values.
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
My grandmother, though not in a professional sense, worked tirelessly raising two kids and keeping people at the center of her purpose. She taught me quality matters more than quantity –you don’t need to do everything, but do well what you choose to undertake.
My Greek Orthodox upbringing instilled showing love through soulful expressions, particularly acts of service–where I personally shine. This manifests in different ways: sending handwritten notes to colleagues who are in a heavy production season or offering unbiased strategic counsel for clients to navigate tough decisions related to business development.These meaningful interactions fuel my personal and professional growth.
Understand your limits– taking on what you can handle without burning out– enables meaningful, lasting impact.
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