Celine Fosse’s Post

  September this year will mark my 5th year in The Netherlands, a journey that started with an email, and a thought: "Well, it's just an address change and a new workplace", and continues as one of my biggest life experiences. I was carrying one suitcase but wasn't aware of my inner ones. Through these 5 years, I learned a lot about myself, and life. Through this, I got my diagnosis of Autism, This was a rollercoaster, between ignorance, hatred of the label, and gradual acceptance and taking it as an opportunity to discover myself more and be myself more. it wasn't only a career journey, but it was an eye-opener. One of the lessons also, was Healthy lifestyle doesn't mean only eating healthy, and going to the gym regularly, but also building healthy boundaries, and a healthy relationship with all your life aspects ( Financially, mentally, spiritually, and physically). Life is challenging sometimes, especially with all these unwritten roles, and double meanings, but I am grateful for the journey, and the people I meet who support me or act as a mirror or help toward more healthy boundaries. I think my story is full of a decent amount of surprises ( you will always hear me saying, Oh I didn't see it coming, Oh is this how people do this, Oh wow this isn't logic), ups and downs, but I learned a lot through this 5 years, and my curious mind and getting excited about the unknown pushed me to a self-development opportunity I wouldn't think of.

I know, sometimes it happens to me. I always try to paint everything beautiful, exciting, with more lights than the April Fair in Seville (Spain). And the truth is that yes, but no. The first days are sometimes difficult. They make you dizzy, they produce uncertainty and you will need time to see if you have got it right or if it will help you. And don't be scared, but they never end. You are always going to face situations like this, you are always going to feel those nerves and besides, the first days create more first days. And if you think about it, that's a wonderful thing. It didn't take long for my optimistic side to take control again, because if you think about it, the best things that have happened to you in your life started with the first day. There was a first day of driving school, thinking that people were not born to put a metal box with wheels at more than 100 per hour, but then there was a first car trip with friends. There was a first day of working up the courage to talk to that someone that is followed by an endless list of great first days. And yes, there was also a day when a genius decided that the April Fair could be extended until May. Surely he had his doubts on the first day, but he was right. Do you know something? If you want, there will soon be a free "first day" of the course for you. You will meet new colleagues, you will feel a little lost, you will doubt, you will learn... And much better ones will follow: you will have your first day in a new job that excites you, you will live the first day of buying yourself a treat with a better salary and if you ride well, you will have your first class dinner to take advantage of the good weather. Seen this way, are you up for your next "first day"?

🧨 As we celebrate the 4th of July, I'm reminded of the value of freedom and independence—not just in our country, but in our careers as well. For those of us who are 55 and older, our wealth of experience is a powerful asset. Check out my latest blog post, "Turning Wisdom into Opportunity: A Guide for 55+ Professionals to Clarify and Showcase Their Expertise." It's time to embrace your professional freedom and leverage your expertise for new opportunities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gdWHpX2e

The celebration of my Birthday season has begun, and I have so much to be grateful for. To mark this occasion, I want to showcase some of my achievements. Accomplishments in 2023: ✨ Increased my market investments and mastered diversifying my portfolio for improved ROI. ✨ Successfully reached my financial goals towards becoming a property owner. ✨ Leaned further into developing my professional skillset, driving collaboration, challenged myself to analyze opportunities of improvement and create solutions which would facilitate my professional growth. ✨ Explored Spain, Belgium, Amsterdam, Paris, and London for the first time, with a potential move to Spain in the future. ✨ Prioritized my emotional, mental, and fitness health. Lifetime Achievements: ✨ The first and only person in my immediate family to attend and graduate from college. ✨ The sole family member to live independently. ✨ Pioneered as the first woman in my immediate family to pursue a career and drive. ✨ Explored 10 countries and navigated the Caribbean. What lies ahead: ✨ Enhancing my professional skills and expanding my lifelong learning capabilities. ✨ Exploring more of the world. ✨ Growing my family. ✨ Prioritizing health. ✨ Building wealth.

Navigating success into the year's final chapter!!! We wish you a December filled with strategic growth and accomplishments. #IVIConsulting #ConsultingExcellence #DecemberSuccess

“Wow, you really stepped out of your comfort zone!” – said by a former colleague I hadn’t seen in 18-months. It didn’t seem so scary when I said ‘yes!’ to the new job a year ago, but once I was in it, it was really, really hard. The work was exciting, and the team was filled with smart, talented, fun-to-work-with-people. So, why was it so hard? For the first time in a long time, I didn’t know the answers right away, or which contributions would add value in meetings, or even who to call when I needed to phone a friend for help. I call these times in my career “seasons” – those growth periods that bring big change as well as improvements month-over-month until one day – you know who to call for help and/or past expertise collides with new expertise in a way that you can take the work to the NEXT LEVEL. 🚀 Today I'm celebrating my 1-year anniversary (🍾) and sharing a few personal lessons from this season. 💫 Invest in your network – regardless of where you are in your career, these authentic connections will carry you through. 💫 Learn when it’s time to say ‘yes’ to your next role – to know me, is to know that I LOVED my previous role, but the reality is, I should have stepped out of my comfort zone sooner. 💫 Recognize that the journey will take time – much like the hike in the photo, the path out of the canyon had a lot of ups and downs, switchbacks, and rocky terrain. 🫠 Breaking the climb down into manageable distances, assessing the terrain in the next section, and taking rest breaks led to the overall goal. Thanks for joining me on this journey. 🫶It turned out even better than I hoped it would – and that’s pretty awesome.

A great quote below for your Monday reflection whether you are full of start of the week energy at work or reflecting while on your holidays (begging the question why are you on LinkedIn!) Positive academia is just simply uplifting. Lots of inspiration! Give them a follow and you can look forward to all the new updates from September. #ResearchCulture

In my latest blog I reflect on a recent realisation that 'I'm feeling like me again' after a period of change (geographical and circumstantial) and lost professional identity. I explore what has helped me 'find myself' and come out with greater clarity and awareness than I had before. Hope it helps 😊 https://lnkd.in/gx-bcjrT

It can be tough going when there are things you want to achieve in your career but you don’t seem to be making progress as quickly as you would like. Another birthday rolls by, another New Year and as you reflect on what you’ve achieved that year we often focus on the things we haven’t done yet rather than the things we have. It’s always good to take note of the progress that has been made, it can propel us on to do more and gives us a sense of achievement. But what about those goals we have yet to progress with? Getting support to get started, a plan in place and someone to help remind you of all the progress you’ve made as well as hold you to account to keep that momentum can ensure that this year you can look back and celebrate having reached your goals.

March is my birthday month. When I started the year I wrote a list of achievements I want to fulfill as I will be welcoming my 26th chapter in literally 20 day now. The list still has not changed because I believe things can take a turn overnight. ✓Get a permanent job position ✓Rent a house for myself ✓Become financially independent ✓Learn, Grow, and Diversify The list has not changed even as I say; Hello March 👋 Never give up on your dreams even when the timeframe start to feel a little too tight, and your expectations start to feel a little unattainable. Be stubborn, and never change your list! Happy new month! Cheers to achieving our goals. #marketingandcommunications #Jobopportunities #entrylevel #newmonth #digitalmarketing #contentcreation #publicrelations