It was the summer of 2016. I just passed out from my undergraduate college and was excited to step in the corporate pie of life. The sudden shift from student life to a professional sector of life was hard to digest.
While I was sitting in the balcony, sipping my coffee, I was thinking of whether I am ready for the transition. During school and college times, we can wear whatever we want and just be relaxed, but while in a corporate, we need to be professional, we need to carry ourselves and be presentable, so I started shortlisting formal apparel brands.
Next day I went out for shopping and headed towards the first brand on my list. I began trying on some clothes but wasn’t satisfied. This process went on until I landed at the entrance of VAN HEUSEN. The shopkeepers were very receptive; also, the aura of the store was ecstatic.
Shopkeeper provided me with some suggestions as per my preference and asked me to try it out. They have a unique product which helps customers create their own style statement. We can choose from an array of fits and sizes which will complement our body perfectly. I went on to put on those clothes, as I looked into the mirror after wearing the clothes, I felt a different vibe, and I felt like a wave of confidence was flowing in my veins. This was the brand I was looking for and will be associated with it forever.
To let go:-
I was a very introvert person during my college. I had stage fear and couldn’t give presentation in front of the class. I was also unable to convince people. I have an ambition of reaching the CxO level in a company which cannot be achieved if I have such fear.
Coming from a family business, I have seen my father attend various corporate seminars and also present his firm at symposiums. It was highly unlikely for a person like me to go on the stage and represent something or sell my product. One day I was asked to fill the shoe of my father and attend a similar event like that, I tried to convince my father not to rely on me, but he said: “To achieve something you have to let go of your fear.”
I turned my head towards my wardrobe and chose the best fit apparel that would complement my speech. Van Heusen, with its distinctive and fashionable range of products, helps corporate leaders create their best impact, as much for their style as for their substance.
I went on to the center stage with my heads held high and gave the speech of my life with the confidence that came from within myself and from my clothes. This helped me let go of my fear of presenting in front of a crowd and gave me the confidence to enroll myself for an MBA degree at IIM RANCHI and take a step forward towards achieving my ambition.
