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To nourish the journey to fulfillment for women.
A world where women live their most fulfilled lives ignited by core values and steeped in authenticity.
Founder, speaker and author Monica Cost has been called “the voice of reason” for as long as she can remember. Over her lifetime, she has been a confidant to many; often offering a myriad of questions to assist in guiding individuals to their authentic answers.
Through the thousands of conversations had with women over the years, one thing became clear — fulfillment was eluding many them. The expectations of “who I should be” and “how I should be” overpowered the expression of “this is who I am”.
Monica came to a transformational moment that would launch her into a life in pursuit of fulfillment. Despite having all the trappings of “the American Dream”, Monica found herself feeling unfulfilled. Initially, she believed that it was a lack of gratitude. After tripling down on her gratitude, meditation and prayer, the feelings of unfulfillment remained. She ultimately discovered that everything she needed to be fulfilled, she already possessed and it began with identifying her core values.
Monica led an incredible session for undergraduate women in our Women’s Initiative in Leadership program. It was obvious that she put a great deal of preparation into the session. She expertly guided the discussion, got the women to open up and share their individual perspectives, and led them to consider and explore their values, and how those values can and should shape what path they take in life. Afterward, the participants raved about the discussion and found it invaluable. One woman told me it was “exactly what she needed” as she had been struggling with identity issues and goal setting as she approached college graduation. Monica was very good at encouraging this group of young women to see what their individual values are, and how those values should not be ignored as they make their way in life. It was life-changing!
As part of the JP Morgan People Agenda Platform, the women of Investment Bank Technology and Operations held a networking event themed “Building Your Personal Brand”. This theme was inspired by the women who expressed a desire to learn more how to move their careers forward. The keynote speaker was Monica Cost of Evidently Assured who also served as our workshop facilitator. Our goal was to give our women leader’s tools to develop their personal brand professionally and personally for career advancement. Monica's presentation was informative, memorable and gave us an opportunity to enhance and build an effective and positive personal brand. Monica's presentation covered the power of perceptions, personal brand and relationships, and unique opportunities for women when it comes to developing a brand that stands. Lastly, Monica led us in a discussion on managing our personal brand The workshop was very well received, and we are exploring having Monica present in other areas of JP Morgan globally.
Having been in business for 18 years, I’ve had the pleasure of hearing a myriad of amazing speakers on a variety of subjects. And then, came Pathfinder Monica Cost with her pivotal message on Value Alignment and Label Liberation. UNEQUIVOCALLY, SHE IS ONE OF THE TOP 5 SPEAKERS I’VE EVER HEARD.
