At PepTalkHer, we’re on a mission to empower YOU to know your worth and to understand your value in the workplace. And what better way to start than by asking our favourite women in business?
We chatted with Erin Papworth, CEO of Nav.it, a financial wellness app. Without further ado, let’s get started!
Meggie: Hey Erin, thanks so much for chatting with us today! To start, how would you describe yourself in one sentence?
Erin: On a mission to shake things up
Meggie: Amazing! For our next question, can you tell us about a day from your career journey that has been particularly memorable for you?
Erin: The day I pushed the 'red' button for our app to go live will live with me forever!
Meggie: Love that! Speaking of going live, what advice would you give to anyone looking to build a brand of their own?
Erin: I've been on a journey to find the perspective I want to share. I have a million thoughts and ideas and opinions but honing the ones that are most relevant and push my company forward has been a good journey of self-discovery.
“I’ve been on a journey to find the perspective I want to share”
Meggie: Some great advice! Shifting gears a bit, how do you prepare for negotiation conversations? We'd love to hear all your hacks & top tips or awesome advice you've received!
Erin: For team members, I always try to set up expectations prior to the meeting so that if we have to have a hard conversation the information is not new. If it's an investor, I try to assess my range of acceptable terms. What I'm willing to give and what I'm not willing to compromise on. I'm also still learning and telling myself that I am not the sum of one experience but all the experiences I've had in my life helps me reduce my fear about individual situations.
“ I am not the sum of one experience”
Meggie: Very powerful stuff! Thanks again, Erin, for taking the time to chat with us today. We appreciate it!
To hear more from Erin, check her out in Instagram @erinpapworth
To learn more about her company, visit their website.