Take Charge Of The Narrative With Amy Peterson

A creative leader in communications and marketing with expertise in event management, brand activation, media relations, corporate communications, and audience engagement, Amy Peterson is Chief of Staff to City Manager Eric D. Batista in the City of Worcester, where she concentrates on communications and administration. Amy has held communications, marketing, and project management positions within the City Manager’s Office and previously served as the Director of Marketing for the DCU Center's Arena and Convention Center. She is a graduate of Worcester State University and now serves on the Board of Trustees as well as the Executive Board for Discover Central Massachusetts.Episode Highlights:Challenging the status quo and breaking boundaries. (3:02)How she got her first job out of college. (8:47)Shout out to sandy Dunn, the first female Gm in the industry. (11:12)Do you ever have any regrets? (16:09)Evolving as a person. (18:45)The importance of focusing on the good. (24:11)How does a chief of staff become Chief of Staff? (26:44)Telling good stories, (30:52)The importance of having a chief of staff. (33:25)Key Takeaway:"Own your story and avoid comparing your journey to that of anyone else because the things you are going through are unique to you and cannot be compared to anything else because they don't happen the same way for everyone. So, own it. I believe that feeling in control begins the instant you take charge of the narrative and claim ownership of the story."Resources:LinkedlnWebsiteBlog