Team Building

{Photos by Amanda Meg Photography}

Being a team leader in direct sales company is very different from being someone's boss in the traditional work environment. You work with a volunteer army - a group of women (and men!) who are there because they want to create a difference in their lives. This level of impact is entirely up to them; you can't force them to work hard for their success. But what you can do is be a resource for them, listen to them, share with them the tools that are working for you, and add a little fun in their lives! Which is why team building activities are so important!

There are lots of different types of "team building" or fun experiences you have with your team. I've seen groups do anything from dinners, painting classes, wine tastings, and more as a way to kick back, have fun, and bond with their fellow teammates.

Two years ago I was still fairly new to my business. I was only a few months in and I remember thinking how much I needed a professional headshot. It makes such a difference to have a nice photo to use on your website, your social media accounts, your email signature, and more. I decided to book some photos with a local photographer and open it up the other girls on my team. We seriously had THE BEST TIME. We blasted Britney Spears and other pop music from our phones, cat called our friends as they were having their pictures taken (oh heeeeey there sexy thang!) and had so much fun with each other. By the end of the afternoon we each had a set of amazing head shots and a bunch of really fun team photos.

Since then this has become by far my favorite team bonding activity. You get to spend the day getting all fancied up and fabulous, wear your best outfit, deck out in sparkle, and be a super model! And depending on who you use for your photographer and their rates, by the time you split it with the girls who attend it ends up being pretty reasonably priced! We are able to get these done for about what a dinner out costs us. And these memories will last MUCH longer.

XOXO,

Tegan

April Team Meeting

{Waverly Petite in Slate Gray, Hudson Tote Medium, Crosby Hobo, Reversible Voyage Tote, Avalon Tote}

You know its a Stella & Dot meeting when you find a pile of gorgeous Stella & Dot bags. I couldn't help it. This needed a picture!

 

{Sutton Necklace}

Delicious treats at the team meeting; cupcakes, fruit, veggies and hummus, cheese and crackers, and of course champagne! We also had sparkling cider for the preggo ladies.

 

{Aria Cuff, Bardot Spiral Bangle, Terra Leather Wrap}

Gorgeous arm parties galore! I always enjoy seeing the combinations other stylists put together. It makes for great inspiration.

 

{Amelia + Libby}

Amelia is part of my "upline" (that means she is a leader on another team that I belong to). She is a Star Director with Stella & Dot, which is pretty high up there! Basically at the top! She's been doing Stella & Dot for six years now and has so much experience and knowledge to share.

Her and her hubby were in town for the weekend and she threw together a local team meeting for all her Stella & Dot babies who are in the Portland area. It was so much fun to get to see her and catch up and pick her brain! All of us leaders have different approaches to our business; it's one the things I love most about being a stylist! We are all different people with different goals and styles, but we all find success with Stella & Dot. I love comparing notes to see what works well for others, what they are focusing on in their business, where they are working to grow to, and of course what their favorite pieces from the collection are.

 
Amelia providing valuable training for the team! She went over more history about the company (I always learn something new!), her favorite pieces to style for summer, tips for growing your business strong over the next three months, and more!

 
Clearly we were a captive audience. I mean, she brought champagne.


{Similar Chair Hammock}

We were all IN LOVE with this amazing chair swing at Courtney's house. It was way too much fun. I'm pretty sure if I had one I would spend all my time in it. 

Delicious cupcakes from a local bakery. A must have at all our meetings.

 

{Boots, Renegade Bracelet, Wrap Bracelet (similar), Alice Bracelet}

It is always so much fun to get together with everyone. I spend all week texting and chatting with them on Facebook, that sometimes I forget how long it's been since we've seen each other in person. Actually, there was a fabulous girl there that I didn't even realize I hadn't met in person before because I spend so much time talking with her on Facebook and praising her for how amazing she is doing! It wasn't until she said "nice to finally meet you" that I realized OMG - this IS the first time we've actually met in person! Because I feel like I know her so well and we are already best friends! It's crazy how many amazing people this business brings into your life and how you feel like you've known them for years. 

XOXO 

Tegan