What A Principal At CEA Strategies Wishes They Knew Before Communications
Tracy, a Principal/Owner at CEA Strategies, advises aspiring professionals to "take risks" and "be curious," continuously learning and asking questions to grow. Furthermore, following one's passion is key to career success, as "if you love what you're doing, it's not work."
Risk-Taking, Continuous Learning, Passion, Entrepreneurship, Curiosity
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Tracy Campbell
Principal / Owner
CEA Strategies
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Leadership Certification, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Creative Writing, Journalism
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things; this is essential for professional growth, especially as an entrepreneur.
2. Be curious and a continuous learner; always ask questions and conduct your own research to fully understand issues and opportunities.
3. Follow your passion; you will be more successful and fulfilled if you love what you do every day.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
In hindsight, I think I would answer that in three ways. First, don't be afraid to take risks in your career and stretch yourself to try new things. It's uncomfortable, but that's how you grow as a professional.
That's how I've grown as an entrepreneur by taking risks, and I wish someone had told me to be more comfortable with that earlier on. As I mentioned, be curious and be a continuous learner.
Always go beyond what someone's telling you to ask three or four more questions, or do your own research to understand the issue or the opportunity. And the third one is to follow your passion.
You're going to be very successful if you love what you're doing every single day. You've heard the comment about if you love what you're doing, it's not work. It's true.
I wish someone had said that to me because there were times in my career where I got a little diverted and didn't love the work I was doing, even though it was communications. This was in an industry I wasn't passionate about.
Once I got back to my passion and clients and industries that I know well, I have done nothing but grow and thrive. So, don't be afraid to risk. Take a risk, be curious, ask a lot of questions, and follow your passion.