Camille Edwards’ Sister Squad

Camille Edwards is a former media executive who has lived in big cities across the country. While she was extremely busy running large newsrooms, she always made time for her group of friends who she’s known for decades.

Who’s in Your Squad?

Do you have a squad? Or do you call them your crew?

“There are six women in my ‘Diva’ squad,” says Camille Edwards. These ladies are extremely successful in various businesses. They are high-powered women who have been tested and challenged on every level, both professionally and personally. 

“It is extremely important to have friends in your life who can keep you grounded,” says Edwards, “and (who) give you sound advice that you might not be able to get from loved ones. My Diva girlfriends are a safe haven for me to share all things good and bad in my life.”

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Edwards strongly suggests working hard to secure and maintain those authentic relationships. “It certainly is difficult to round up a group of women who are busy as heck,” she says. “But when we do get together, physically or virtually, it is so worth it.”

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Camille Edwards, Self-reflection During the Pandemic

It’s been several weeks of stay-at-home orders and socially distancing.

And Camille Edwards wants to know, what have you done during this time to self-reflect?

Self-reflection in the New Normal

What new skill have you learned? What new friend did you make? Did you work hard enough to improve your job or business?

I’m sure you used to dream about a time when you would actually have the time to do something you always wanted to do or learn. Have you used your time to check off some of those things? Or did you spend mindless hours in front of the television?

Like many of you, Camille Edwards at first didn’t know what to do with all the time she now had on her hands.

But after the first couple of weeks, she figured it out. She became disciplined in her approach to tackling her days at home. She made daily “to-do lists” so that she felt like she was accomplishing things. Those checked off items really helped her morale when things got mentally tough.

As more states ease their restrictions, how will you take the things you learned during this time to be better?

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Camille Edwards on Dealing with a Difficult Boss

Camille Edwards has worked for many great bosses. Her media career spanned over 30 years and she worked in big markets for different companies.

While she learned a lot of great things from her supervisors, she also learned things not to do.

If you have a bad boss, what can you do?

According to Edwards, you have to assess the situation fully. “You have to figure out the best way to communicate with your bad boss.” If they like to get emails, then send emails. If they like to be updated in person, schedule a weekly standing meeting to make sure it happens consistently.

The worst thing you can do is to ignore a bad boss. Camille Edwards advises the best thing is to stay close to your bad boss.

“It sucks, but the more contact you have will help you manage the situation better,” says Edwards.

The more you know, the better off you will be in the long run. Ask your bad boss a lot of questions, so he or she knows you are interested in what they think. “Always ask for feedback,” says Edwards. You don’t want any surprises.

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Camille Edwards on dressing for success

Camille Edwards is a Media Executive who has worked for ABC, NBC, and CBS. She’s led big newsrooms across the country. Camille Edwards has spoken to large groups and presented her strategies to corporate bosses. One thing that she firmly believes in is dressing for success. “Whether you are an intern or an executive, you should always present yourself in a professional way” according to Edwards. That means no shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, or jeans. Camille Edwards says people will take notice because they will see that you took the time to look nice. “Dressing the part” will allow you to be in places and spaces you might not have been able to be in if not dressed properly. The bottom line says Edwards, “if you want people to take you seriously then get serious about how you dress for work.”

Camille Edwards and the importance of Networking

Camille Edwards forged an extremely successful career in the media for 30 years because she was an expert at networking. She has a very natural, but focused approach to making contacts and then maintaining the relationship once it’s established. The first hurdle Edwards says is making the contact. “Whether you’re at an event or doing something ordinary in your personal life you must always be prepared to network.” According to Edwards that means being ready and able to start a conversation with someone. 

You have to get over your fears when making the approach.  Saying hello and introducing yourself is the first step. She suggests being brief but deliberate in making sure the person knows who you are and will remember you. Camille Edwards then suggests asking if it’s ok to follow up. If they say yes, then make sure to do so. After that it’s up to you to keep the relationship going says Edwards.