Event Recap: Navigating Your Career and Your Business During Uncertain Times (June Event)
- New York
- Jun 15
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Event Recap: RDI New York Chapter –
Your Business During Uncertain Times📍
Hosted by the Retail Design Institute – New York Chapter
📅 June 11th, 2025 | Arcadis NYC
On Wednesday, June 11th, the Retail Design Institute’s New York Chapter welcomed over 90 attendees to Arcadis for a dynamic evening of inspiration, insight, and connection. Titled "Navigating Your Career and Your Business During Uncertain Times," the event featured a powerhouse panel of executive coaches and communication experts who delivered real-world strategies for thriving in today’s evolving professional landscape.
The discussion, expertly moderated by Alicia Proctor (AP Visual Experience), offered valuable takeaways for everyone in the room—from students at Parsons, FIT, and Pratt to seasoned professionals in fashion, retail, and design.
Featured Panelists:
Kristy Hurt (Kristy Hurt Consulting + The Co-Lab) shared lessons from two decades in executive search and emphasized the importance of building supportive networks.
Claire Steichen (Clear Strategy Coaching) spoke to the power of confidence and navigating ambiguity, drawing from her work with top-tier clients like Visa and Amex.
Madeline Schwarz (The Confidence Communication Accelerator) delivered insights on clear communication and how storytelling can elevate one’s leadership presence.
Following the panel, attendees participated in an open Q&A and stayed for an hour of networking, with refreshments and lively conversation throughout the evening.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Confidence is a skill, not a trait—one you can build through practice and clarity.
In uncertain times, your network is your safety net. Cultivate it intentionally.
Authenticity in leadership and communication cuts through complexity and drives connection.
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Event Sponsors: Arcadis, Econoco Corporation, Mondo Mannequins / Sellutions, Karen Pearse Stone & Architectural Surfaces
Platinum Sponsor: TJ Hale
Gold Sponsors: Schimenti Construction, Axis Global Logistics, Planit Construction, Mobik Retail, Omnify – Home of LumiSheet™, Pacific Northern, Ensemble, 5 POINTS CONSTRUCTION
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