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I know taking advice is not necessarily a great strength of yours, but hold judgment, and you might just find something of use in this note.

At this point in time, you simply cannot imagine the changes you will see and experience in the years ahead. So the ability to stay open to possibility, to take risks and to understand how to make good choices for yourself will be critical.

Learning is going to be key — keep learning, be hungry to discover and use your knowledge to help navigate new opportunities. Learning will be fun. It will open up travel and job opportunities. You will also find your soul mate, and together you will find strength when things go wrong; and they will. Find time to nurture the relationships you have with those you love — they will be around for you for your whole life; others will come and go.

There will be a number of key moments along the zigzag journey of your career that will be points of inflection and reflection. These instants will involve opportunities to change industries and direction (and in some cases, country).

Ann Sherry has had an illustrious career spanning numerous industries from social work to finance. The Executive Chairman of Carnival Australia writes an inspiring letter to her younger self.

Given the way the world is and will continue to change, consider the possibilities when they arise, and do not get overwhelmed by the status quo.

Most people are risk-averse and resistant to major change; it is the way of the world. But you will have the opportunity to try new things; you can be unconstrained by convention. It might be hard, but take strength from being a woman in what is a very male world. Leadership will be a challenge for you as the models around you will seem old-fashioned — take heart and push ahead. There is no right way set in stone, and you will need to be true to yourself. You bring a different perspective that comes from your own unique experiences, and you bring a strong way of engaging with people to the table. It has value.

The industries you will work in are going to be diverse, and roles you cannot yet imagine will open themselves up to you. To give you a sneak preview, government, banking and tourism are all on your horizon. Each industry and role will have its challenges and each will give you adventure and opportunity.

Finally, some general tips:

1. Keep your sense of humour — you will need it

2. Keep centred — it is easy to take yourself too seriously as you climb the corporate ladder, and there will be lots of pressure to conform

3. Be courageous — you will have plenty of voices telling you not to rock the boat. If it needs rocking, rock it

4. Take people with you and treat them well — having great people around you is one of the secrets to success

5. Be curious — both inside the businesses you run/work in and externally

6. Have impact — you don’t get a second chance.

And finally, don’t forget to enjoy and have fun.

Much love,

Ann

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