Out and About STYLE Magazine Issue 4 Vol. 2

Out and About STYLE Mag. was created out of the need to see more 'real people' in the media. As such, our content is completely celebrity-free. Instead, we focus on "real people living extraordinary lives" - People that can provide real inspiration. Our magazine is big on real stories and relatable topics.  - Marsha Fry, Editor-in-Chief. Out and About STYLE Mag. was created out of the need to see more 'real people' in the media. As such, our content is completely celebrity-free. Instead, we focus on "real people living extraordinary lives" - People that can provide real inspiration. Our magazine is big on real stories and relatable topics. 

- Marsha Fry, Editor-in-Chief.

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Everest and surmount the Ironman Challenge, one of the most difficult endurance races in the world, six times in over six continents. She even swam the English Channel for over seven hours, and she has trekked the North and South Poles. Amazingly, Conceicao did all these incredible feats, not for fame or money: she did it solely for charity. Conceicao never considered herself an athlete, nor does she have any prior experience in sports when she took on these challenges. Having seen the deplorable conditions of the slums in Dhaka, Bangladesh, she was moved with a passion for helping poverty-stricken families. She established a foundation to send hundreds of children to school. In 2013, when the foundation had to shut down due to the global recession, she had to resort to other ways to find funding. This is where her drive and passion took her from a cabin crew member to a multiple Guinness World Record holder. Through breaking world records and overcoming globally-acclaimed marathons, she stirred public recognition for her foundation, eventually raising funds and awareness for the noblest of causes. She is the most successful person I know in terms of drive, definition and determination—truly a great person who I’m inspired by. WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO DO WHAT YOU DO? I’m motivated to do what I do because I care very much about people winning. I’m passionate about people becoming successful. I’ve got this unshakable belief that everybody can do it if they know how and they’ve got the right mentoring and support. WHAT IS MOST FULFILLING ABOUT BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR? I’m actually not a natural entrepreneur and I don’t really enjoy being an entrepreneur. I like to be one of the team. The most fulfilling thing is being able to find solutions to problems, capitalise on them, create fun and engaging businesses and spend time with people. 62

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TWO STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS? Firstly, I think you have to go through the five stages of loss—the so-called loss curve. When I deal with a difficult situation, I go through these thought processes: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and then acceptance. I stay calm and I believe that difficult situations can be solved with action. Secondly, when it comes to strategies, it all depends on what the situation is, whether it be a difficult situation with a member of staff, a customer or with some form of organisation you’re dealing with. There are millions of strategies for a million different situations. First of all, keep calm and take your emotions out of it. Try and lead with empathy and plan your way forward. 63

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TWO STRATEGIES FOR<br />

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS?<br />

Firstly, I think you have to go through the five stages<br />

of loss—the so-called loss curve. When I deal with<br />

a difficult situation, I go through these thought<br />

processes: denial, anger, bargaining, depression,<br />

<strong>and</strong> then acceptance. I stay calm <strong>and</strong> I believe that<br />

difficult situations can be solved with action.<br />

Secondly, when it comes to strategies, it all depends<br />

on what the situation is, whether it be a difficult<br />

situation with a member of staff, a customer or with<br />

some form of organisation you’re dealing with.<br />

There are millions of strategies for a million different<br />

situations. First of all, keep calm <strong>and</strong> take your<br />

emotions out of it. Try <strong>and</strong> lead with empathy <strong>and</strong><br />

plan your way forward.<br />

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