This week we were joined by Akiel, a Stylist at NEXT to talk about his role, overcoming self-doubt, and embracing new challenges.

0:00 Intro
0:55 Meeting Each Other for the First Time
2:20 Basketball & Height Perspective
3:30 Moving from Competitive to Recreational Basketball
5:05 Personality in Work Environments
6:45 Keeping Calm in Fast-Paced Environments
7:50 Journey to Becoming a Stylist
9:10 Early Fashion Experiences at Leicester’s WorldGosh Store
10:40 The Buzz of Styling
12:00 Gaining Confidence and New Skills in Styling
13:00 Scaling Up from Independent Store to Big Retail
14:20 Coordinating for NEXT's Menswear Department
15:45 Career Advice: Speaking Up with Confidence
16:00 Introversion and Imposter Syndrome
17:15 Experiencing Imposter Syndrome in Different Roles
18:30 Embracing Challenges in Employer Branding
19:40 Maintaining Excitement in Evolving Roles
20:45 Constant Improvement and Director Feedback
21:35 Balancing Ambition with Appreciation for the Present
22:30 The Value of Being Present
23:15 Seeking Opportunities in the Workplace
24:15 Building New Initiatives
25:10 Relationship Building and Knowledge Growth
25:50 Memories of Early Technology and Internet
27:00 Comfort Zones and Growth
28:10 Handling Setbacks and Remaining Adaptable

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