Let's rewind our clocks, shall we?

My journey began on Kingly Street, London, stepping into the hallowed halls of a buzzing ad agency as a young intern. I remember the thrill of my first paycheck - £200 a week. This modest sum, to a university student, opened a world of possibilities. From the tube replacing the usual bus ride to the anticipated purchase of a bicycle, my life was unfolding in new and exciting ways.

Fast forward, the internship morphed into a full-time job. As I climbed the corporate ladder, each step came with more power, status, and of course, a burgeoning paycheck. But somewhere amidst the humdrum of this corporate dance, a new element slipped in quietly – fear. The fear of losing it all, the fear of making a mistake, the fear that transformed the creative intern into a cautious corporate citizen.

In the thick of this transition, I paused and looked back. A question resonated within me, "Is this what the ambitious intern envisioned?" It was time for change.

I devised a framework I fondly call, "Dare to Intern Again".

Recall the Past

I delved deep into my past, unearthing the raw creativity and unfiltered passion of the intern within. I recaptured the spirit that wasn't afraid to make mistakes but was always ready to learn from them.

Ponder the Present

At the intersection of my professional journey, I held a mirror to myself. Is the intern's spirit still alive? Or has the fear of losing it all overshadowed my inner creativity?

Revive the Spark

The final step was the most liberating. Every week, I designated one day to bring out the intern in me. It wasn't about feigning naivety, but it was about reigniting the fearless explorer within.

"Dare to Intern Again" wasn't a dramatic proclamation but a subtle, personal revolution. It meant taking a step back from the corporate façade and reviving the curious intern spirit that was slowly overshadowed by my professional ascent.

The transformation was profound. The intern within me didn't just enhance my professional growth; it breathed life into my work, filling it with renewed passion and purpose.

Now, I extend this challenge to you. Dare to look back at the days when your professional canvas was still blank, eagerly waiting for you to paint it with bold strokes. Dare to be that intern again. Not just in action, but in spirit – curious, daring, and willing to embrace mistakes as stepping stones.

"Dare to Intern Again". Because it's never too late to infuse your journey with the audacity and creativity of an intern. And remember, this journey begins not with grand proclamations but with a quiet commitment to rekindle the fearless explorer within you.

Are you ready to take the tube of courage and explore new routes in your professional journey? To leap onto the bicycle of audacity and navigate uncharted terrains? "Dare to Intern Again", for it's never too late to reignite the fire of fearlessness.