What makes you feel supported?
My heart was pounding and I felt my mouth go dry as I looked down at the forest floor from my place in the trees. Holding on tightly to the pole next to me, I managed to take my place underneath the suspended steel cable that was about to literally become my lifeline for the next 7 seconds or so.
I thought about quitting, right then and there but my daughter, who had just gone before me, was waving at me from the tree about 100 feet away and yelling, “Go, Mommy! You can do it!”
Um, yeah sure but I’m so freaking FRIGHTENED!
Yet, I somehow found just enough courage to step off that platform and careen across the gap between me and the ground way below to meet my daughter at the opposite tree.
Maybe you’ve guessed it already but I’m a bit afraid of heights and of being out of control and so naturally, a zipline would NOT be my idea of a good time. But I did it anyway (mostly for my daughter) but also a little bit for myself. 😊
I thought I would quit that course ½ way through but you know what? I not only FINISHED that first adventure course, but I also tackled 3 MORE that day!
What made the difference? As I worked through each obstacle, I began to trust in the fact that I was supported by my harness and my connection to the steel cables. Even if I slipped, I would not fall.
This experience at the adventure park with my daughter came to my mind as I was talking to my client, Elizabeth, during her shoot. During lunch, she was telling me about how impressed she was with my approach to her session.
When she began looking for a photographer, she reached out to me because she could tell that my images brought out the essence of my client’s personality.
When we began to work together, she knew we were the right fit because I took our relationship very seriously and that came through in our communications and the strategic image ideas we discussed during our planning call.
During the shoot, she was surprised to find out how much variety and different ideas we were able to capture in a relatively short amount of time because of my planned approach to the shoot.
Hair and makeup, assistant, lunch, organizing props, outfit assistance, setting up backgrounds. All of this was part of the experience I created for her and it made her feel SUPPORTED. She knew I had her back and would never let her fall.
Do you feel THIS supported by those you hire to help you in your business?
For everyone who prefers this level of support plus an incredible experience, grab a call time with me to see if Personal Brandtography™ is the right next step for you. 😊
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About Melissa
Melissa Henry, CEO of Melissa Demple Photography, helps speakers, authors, and entrepreneurs become KNOWN. Walk away feeling like a rock star with powerful clarity on your personal brand, including unique images that wow your target audience and help you sell out your programs, books and win those coveted keynote spots!
Quoted in Forbes and Entrepreneur and featured in Thrive Global as well as on podcasts such as The Rita Made Me Do It Show, No Fat Cats, and Two Girls Talking, Melissa understands the challenges of standing out in the crowded marketplace and will make sure you & your business do too!
With extensive expertise in consulting and over a decade building her own brand, Melissa provides an extraordinary experience for purpose-driven entrepreneurs who want to become known as experts, thought leaders, and seven-figure business owners.
