Involuntary Exit, Intentional Growth: Robin Merle's Reflections on Embracing the Unexpected
“If I could give my younger self some advice, it would be don’t worry so much. You can worry and worry and then, suddenly, something happens that you never saw coming. The worrying didn’t help you one bit.”
Author, coach, and fundraising consultant Robin Merle, shared that advice during our photoshoot.
“The sudden event for me was an ‘involuntary exit’ from a role I loved. I’m a writer at heart so I dug into writing a book (called Involuntary Exit) to help other women turn this experience into an opportunity for real growth.
At the same time, I expanded my fundraising consulting. Whether it’s through coaching, writing, or fundraising, I’m driven to help people and organizations recognize opportunities and seize them to succeed. It’s why I do what I do.
As I began meeting new clients, using more digital platforms, and going on promotional book tours, I realized how old my headshot was. I wanted one to represent who I am now. I saw Alissa’s work through Chief after searching for photographers, and her work absolutely blew me away.
The experience was so different from a ‘traditional’ session. She was so engaged. She took the time to make sure I was comfortable and got photos unlike any I had seen before. My friends said, ‘This is you.’”
Thanks, Robin, for sharing your experience.