NAWBO-Columbus Member Blog

Wasn’t the February Luncheon AWESOME?

Donna Introduces the program speakers with personal anecdotes to set the stage for a wonderful presentation.

Linda Brinks and Sharon DeLay did a wonderful job speaking about using your strengths for greater success.

When I took the StrengthFinders Profile many years ago, I was just starting my Wardrobe Consulting business after spending 17 years in the pharmaceutical industry.   While none of my top 5 strengths were a huge surprise to me, seeing them in writing was very empowering!  I have learned that when I work from a position of strength I am happier, more productive and my accomplishments are much more satisfying.

I work out of a private studio located in downtown Powell, where I am able to realize my passion of ‘helping women look and feel their best.’

As a RELATOR with WOO, I am able to work well with other professional women who don’t have the time to shop, want to look beautiful and desire to build a flattering functional wardrobe at a great price!   I am so proud of the long lasting and mutually satisfying relationships that I have with my clients.

The majority of my time is spent offering personalized image consultation services that range from planning simple travel wardrobe capsules, to seasonal closet audits and complete wardrobe overhauls.

When I walk in to a client’s closet, all my strengths are utilized!  My top strength is STRATEGIC and when you throw in some MAXIMIZER, (since all closets are different), I am able to launch into action to make the time relaxing, productive and valuable to my client.

As much as most women dread the thought of allowing someone into their closet for wardrobe assessment and assistance with building a functional wardrobe, it is the part of my business that provides the most customer satisfaction!

I have been told that I have a natural ability to make others feel welcome and special – that must be the COMMUNICATION strength in action!   My communication strength is also used in a leadership capacity; I work with as a team leader to over 50 women in 15 states and in training and development; writing and facilitating workshops for the 2500+ independent consultants in the United States.

My business is thriving and I am fortunate that I LOVE what I do so, I have no intention of job hunting in the near future.  But, I always thought it would be empowering to go to a job interview, walk in and place a copy of my top 5 strengths in front of the interview and say, “This is me. If this is what you are looking for, hire me, if not, I don’t want to waste your time.”  Obviously, I wouldn’t do that but I do believe that my top five strengths as identified by StrengthFinders are a true representation of who I am as a person and as a business woman.

I look forward to next month’s meeting (at a NEW location- right, Gail?) to see you and learn what your ‘top five’ are, too!

Donna Musilli is a Wardrobe Stylist and Independent Fashion Consultant representing a fashion designer out of California for the past 6 years.  She is an active member of NAWBO Columbus, serving on the membership committee.  To learn more, please contact Donna at 614.571.4161 or dmusilli@columbus.rr.com.

As all Columbus NAWBO  members may know by now, we reached a milestone in 2009 by gaining over 140 members, something new to our chapter.  What an exciting opportunity!  It is important that all of the members gain something through their membership.

With that said, I need to call upon all members for help in taking  on part of Membership Service Committee’s tasks.  The specific areas that I have in mind are as follows:

Member to Member Event Planner – Responsibilities include planning and executing events outside of the monthly meetings.  This would entail setting up locations and coordinating website postings.  Currently, we plan to hold two to three events like this a year.

Member Retention Coordinator – Responsibilities include documenting and making renewal reminder phone calls to existing members, as well as, requesting feedback to on their NAWBO experience.  This position would be an ongoing maintenance role.

If you have been looking for ways to get involved with NAWBO and feel like one of these two opportunities would be a good fit, please contact me at liz@wedecoratecolumbus.com or call (614)657-0823.   I look forward to hearing from you and appreciate the consideration!

Liz CaJacobs is an owner of the CaJacob Design Group, LLC and Director of Member Services for NAWBO Columbus.  For more information, contact Liz via email or call her mobile at (614) 657-0823.