Lydia Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique agency representing best in class charity auctioneers. Over her two-decade long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie’s and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world’s leading charity auctioneer. She has single handedly raised over one billion dollars for more than 800 organizations and broken-down countless barriers for women in the auction industry. Widely recognized for her poise and power onstage, she has stood alongside celebrities including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John, Matt Damon and Jerry Seinfeld to raise record-breaking donations for the most notable charities across the globe. Lydia is the author of two best-selling books, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You &Claim Your Confidence as well as the podcast host of Claim Your Confidence in collaboration with Rockefeller Center. Her first book was optioned by Netflix in 2022 for a series that will be produced by Chernin Entertainment starring Kiernan Shipka as the lead.Lydia is represented by CAA and travels internationally to speak to companies about unlocking their sales potential, empowering people in the workplace and the art of public speaking. You can follow her auctions, antics, and anecdotes on Instagram @LydiaFenet.In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice and Lydia Fenet. Beginning her career as an intern at Christie's auction house, Lydia Fenet has since become a renowned charity auctioneer, author, and podcast host. In her conversation with Jennifer Justice, Lydia shares her experience of becoming an auctioneer, leaving her ambassadorship at Christie's to start her agency, and advocating for herself when negotiating deals. She also shares her experience of launching a Master Class during the pandemic and the worst advice she ever received. Lydia encourages readers to take ownership of their lives, stay open to opportunities, and take action when feeling scared. Her books, "The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You" and "Claim Your Confidence" are available on Amazon.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Why advocating for yourself is crucial in negotiations.

How hiring skilled professionals can significantly impact success.

Why confidence and adaptability are vital during challenging times.

The importance of self-advocacy.

How to take ownership, stay open to opportunities, and take action.

Quotes:"As long as you're playing on someone else's chessboard, you'll always be playing by their rules." – Lydia Fenet"I am very nice and very kind. But don't mistake that for a lack of savvy. I know exactly what I want from you, and I am going to ask for it." – Lydia Fenet"A company will pay you whatever it takes to get you to walk in the door and not a penny more." – Lydia Fenet"Action leads to action. Whenever I get scared, I'll sit down and be like, okay, so what can you do?" – Lydia Fenet

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