The G.E.M. Quarry
Welcome to Sapphire's G.E.M. Quarry, where you'll discover a lode of high-impact nuggets & facets of opportunity, along with a lot of mining & gem vocabulary and/ore puns. Can you find them all??
A Letter from our CEO Eryn Anitavi ✉️
Our story begins as a happy accident while I was networking, surrounded by sharp suits and ambitious eyes, listening to everyone talking about their next big move. One fellow asked me: “Could you spare five hours a week to help me with my business?” That ‘yes’ would change everything. ✨
Fast forward two years, one rainy Seattle-September morning, I’m running payroll for my team when the weight hit me like a rogue wave. Their rent, groceries, hopes... all are resting on my ability to lead. But not just them, the lives of the executives we were supporting too! It was a sobering moment that formed my 'Why'...the most important word in a leader's vocabulary. 💡
However…no leader evolves without setbacks.
First, we grew too fast and our systems weren’t prepared. Overconfidence and inconsistency yielded The Fall of Rome which was a very expensive lesson. But, we bounced back, learned from our mistakes, and even built a school The Sapphire Academy™ to teach my methods in a growth-centric community. 🏫
Then, there was Midnight Tacos, when the money ran out…fueled by The Fall of Rome. But in the 11th hour, our Deus Ex Machina appeared with a belief in our mission that was so strong, they were willing to pull us from the fire. 🔥
Success peaked again when I was selected, with 73 other leaders, out of thousands, to participate in the 11th season of an entrepreneurial reality show called The Blox. A bit like Shark Tank, but focused on empowering entrepreneurs as opposed to tearing them down. 📺
Distracted by my success, I forgot about The Fall of Rome, and my unintentional abdication became the word of the day, because leadership can be impossibly hard. That lesson became my Red Wedding (Game of Thrones anyone?) 🩸
I didn’t want to be a Phoenix! But, I went back to that rainy September day and re-centered on that critical 'Why'. 🌧️
The mind of a leader is filled with ideation in the beginning, but all too soon the overwhelm sets in… eyes glazed over by the weight of responsibility, wings clipped by mere paper cuts. Scheduling? Black Tar. Emails? Quicksand. Process and paperwork? An existential abyss. Those 5pm Fridays, when we hold our heads in our hands with resignation and think, ‘‘I’ll deal with it on Sunday.” 😵💫
‘Executive Assistance’ and ‘Eryn Anitavi’...both have the initials of E.A. Destiny has a funny way of whispering to us: “You were born for this.” Not just as executive assistant or chief of staff, but to be a Sapphire alchemist; transforming the mundane into fuel for growth, layering one day at a time with clarity, consistency, and certainty. 💎
It's not glamorous, but the transformation is real. Each leader is unique with an energizing story. For every person who is able to accomplish something they thought was impossible - as a result of our work - THAT is how we have chosen to better the world; one leader at a time, one executive assistant at a time, one goal at time, one day at time. 💪
With eternal gratitude to all the people, lessons and evolution encountered,
- Eryn Anitavi 👑
P.S.
So…where are we going next? 👀
Read on below to find out!
THE SAPPHIRE ACADEMY™
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What is Executive Body Doubling? 🧐
It's like having a trusted colleague work alongside you, virtually. Our vein of vetted body doubles provide a focused, distraction-free environment to elevate your concentration and unearth productivity. They won't offer advice or hammer you with interruptions – just their solid presence can significantly enhance:
Task Initiation & Completion ✅
Focus & Concentration 🏃♂️
Motivation & Accountability 💪
The Executive Body Doubling Service goes hand in hand with our Youth Empowerment Program that equips high school/college aged students with skills to prepare them to shine in the workplace and give them an opportunity for mentorship with Executives who wish to help turn these diamonds-in-the-rough into the voices of tomorrow. 💡
Start Your Industry Journey: Learn from Sapphire Mentors
Do you have a high school/college aged student in your life? We’d love to meet them! Schedule a free informational call with us to learn more: Book here
Testimonial from a current Sapphire mentee: Elizabeth! 💎
My job here at Sapphire is actually my first “official” one, and I can safely say that this company has set my standard very high. 🏆
It’s not everyday you get to do a virtual DnD adventure with your coworkers, or you hear about someone you work with gigging at Carnegie Hall, or you’re surrounded by coworkers that do nothing but treat you with understanding and kindness - and it’s certainly not everyday that you have a job that lets you live life and make money at the same time! 🎉
I’m in a bunch of extracurriculars; band, speech, orchestra, volunteer activities, random clubs and honors classes, but all of my coworkers have been understanding of me and my busy schedule. 📆
I’m grateful for everything I’ve learned here, and I truly look forward to everything I will do with Sapphire! 💎
Sapphire’s NEW Pricing Structure: Choose your own Adventure 🗺️ ✨
My favorite meals are when I can order a la carte (or as we keep laughing about internally a la CARAT 💎 ) 😆 So we thought… why not offer our services the same way? Now our executives can create their own bespoke roadmap, a treasure trove of exactly the services they desire…and nothing more.
We're excited to reveal our new structure – services priced individually!
A dazzling collection of options will be available soon on our website. Clients can then curate their ideal subscription, picking and choosing what they truly need. The best part? Complete flexibility! Pause, swap, or add services as needed. And to incentivize bundling, the more you lode into your carte, the bigger the discount! Basically, the more you mine, the more you shine!
Ready to Ditch the One-Size-Fits-All Approach?
Book a free discovery call to learn more and unlock a pricing plan that shines as bright as your goals. 💎
How many gem puns did you find? We counted 52 👀
More soon! ✨
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