Last week I spoke on a panel for and organisation called Women in Wumbers  about something women don’t talk about enough, how we build wealth and what happens after we start earning more.

I shared how I diversify my investments, where I choose to deploy my capital, and how I make money decisions today. I’m very aware that I am fortunate to be in a position to talk about having investments but like many people, I haven’t always been in a strong financial position.

There were years of credit card debt, massive student loans, borrowing money from family, and even working as a waitress on the weekends when I first started at Amazon in 2006! I had to work 2 jobs to pay all the bills back then.

That’s why it felt important to be real about the fact that yes, I now have a thoughtful investment strategy across property, stock, retirements, bonds and angel investments but that’s only possible because I built a career that gave me something to work with. Building that career didn’t just happen, I had to back myself before anyone else did. I had to improve my executive presence so other leaders could see my potential and put me on the promotion track. I had to show up like the capable, strategic leader I wanted to be known as before the promotions and pay rises were given to me. I know that money isn’t just given to you, you have to work hard and it’s important to be strategic about your growth and career path to earn that salary.

Look, I know money isn’t everything and you absolutely don’t want to take a job just for money if you can help it. But money absolutely helps. It gives you options, freedom, and stability. I believe that since we spend the majority of our days at work, why wouldn’t we want to accelerate our careers with intention? However, it can be hard to find that intention on your own and that is why I’ve always used mentors and coaches to help me define my path and goals.

If you’re ready to grow into that next-level version of your career, and be compensated accordingly….set up some time with me to learn more about my coaching programs.

Let’s make sure your career is building the life and wealth you actually want! 👊