“Over the past few weeks, I have been incredibly grateful to be part of the 'Design Your Next' program. After spending years in fast-paced corporate environments, I became focused on achievement, delivery, and what was expected next. I didn't realize how easy it is to become so focused on performance that I stopped paying attention to the parts of myself that create energy in the first place.

Design Your Next is a virtual program designed to help women at career crossroads reconnect with their purpose, clarify what truly motivates them, and intentionally design their next chapter. Through strategic reflection, creative exercises, coaching, and a cohort of inspiring women, it creates space to explore possibilities that often get pushed aside in the day-to-day demands of work.

One of the biggest insights for me has been that this wasn't about reinventing myself; it was about reconnecting with parts of myself that have always been there but haven't always had equal airtime:

🔸 creativity
🔸 emotional intelligence
🔸 curiosity
🔸 playfulness
🔸 building energy within teams
🔸 helping people feel seen and able to contribute fully

The process has helped me see that many of the things I care most about aren't separate from my professional experience—they're actually the foundation of how I lead, build teams, and create impact. It has also given me permission to think more entrepreneurially about what comes next, exploring new ways to apply my skills, create value, and build things that feel meaningful and energizing.

I have a clear plan to explore ideas, stay curious, test possibilities, and be intentional about what I build next. It has also given me the confidence to just play with branding and consumer experience through my boutique dog care side hustle.

For the first time in a long time, I'm thinking not only about what I'm good at but also about where I can create the most energy, meaning, and impact. I'm excited to see where that leads!”

Fionna M.
Commercial & Product Strategy Leader