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One that went beyond a daily step count to monitor stress, even UV exposure?
She raced home, pulled together some research and fired off a pitch to her managers.
She even road tested the prototype herself, spending hours running in a lab and monitoring her sleep.
Here, she shares three secrets to making your ideas happen.
BE AUTHENTIC"Start with what moves you.
HONE YOUR MESSAGE"Focus on convincing your audience that your idea is great.
Is it something no one else is thinking about yet?
Or do you have a unique spin?
I paraphrase my thoughts in advance of a meeting.
When you’re clear and concise, people listen."
SHOT OF INSPIRATION"Greece is so beautiful and relaxing.
A photo from a recent trip is my computer wallpaper."
And always be open to receiving feedback!
It’s easy to get too close to your idea."
RUN IT OUT"I do laps around the soccer field in front of my office.
It helps me think!"
INSTANT LIFT"I reward myself with retail therapy.
I’m a shoe fanatic."
DREAM COME TRUE"It’s phenomenal seeing the final product, knowing I was behind it.
Top: Top, H&M, $30;HM.com.
Pants, $120;SweatyBetty.com.
Sneakers, $75;Nike.com
Styling, Michele Andrews; hair and makeup, Jamyrlyn Mallory.
Photo Credit: Kyle Johnson.
