THE MOTIVATOR Karen Asquith is the national director of education for G.M. Collin Skin Care, developing innovative skin care training programs to elevate the aesthetician’s professional expertise. For the past two decades, Asquith has consistently been featured as a guest lecturer at skin care industry forums, presenting cutting-edge skin care protocols and career development workshops throughout North America. She has been the lead aesthetician every year since 2005 at the pre-Oscar suite, performing selected G.M. Collin skin care treatments on the celebrities. She frequently contributes editorials in professional skin care publications and consumer magazines and makes guest appearances on Web M.D. and the Life and Leisure Network. "We deliver! Our core values remain unchanged: exceptional products, superior education, creative marketing, outstanding sales support, and customer service." WHO I AM 1. ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL To inspire and motivate aestheticians to lead them to success. 2. PERSONAL MANTRA Anything is possible. If you dream it, you can be it. 3. HOW I DEFINE SUCCESS Success means many things to many people. Some base it on monetary gains, some on emotional fulfillment, and others on career trajectory. For me, success is the ability to continue to learn and grow – both in my career and as a human being. 4. ONE MUCH-NEEDED CHANGE IN THE INDUSTRY Many aestheticians are hesitant to recommend homecare products and treatments to their clients. I would love to see a universal shift in the industry, where all aestheticians embrace the belief that their ultimate responsibility is to take care of the health of their clients’ skin. This should truly be why we become skin care professionals. 5. LARGEST SOURCE OF MOTIVATIONHelping others succeed. 6. THE LEGACY I HOPE TO LEAVE BEHIND As an educator, I hope to leave behind the inspiration for others to: realize their unique gifts, value who they are, find their inspiration, and achieve success. ABOUT ME I enjoy physical activities – tennis, bicycling, anything that keeps me moving – and research on all things skin care. In 2016, I also started a charitable fund allowing children living in foster care to have access to art classes. MY CREDENTIALS Dynamic, motivational educator Engineering technology degree Developer of multi-faceted educational seminars CONNECTLocationMontréal, Canada Phone800-341-1531 Webgmcollin.com TO THE FUTUREOur commitment to excellence is the driving force for all our initiatives. We use renewable, sourced ingredients and recycled materials to reduce our environmental impact. Our international humanitarian projects support breast cancer organizations and women’s education and development. Our team of passionate professionals are dedicated to the success of all our business partners. OUR LEADING LINE Diamond Collection G.M. Collin Combining cutting-edge technology and refinement, the Diamond Collection by G.M. Collin is formulated with a synergy of precious diamond powder, a peptide complex, and snow algae to achieve a divinely radiant complexion and visibly younger skin. HOW I’M BREAKING THE MOLD ENCOURAGING CONFIDENCE “G.M. Collin was born from the deep conviction that all women deserve to feel beautiful and confident. We offer trustworthy skin care solutions that empower and change people’s lives by improving their skin and helping them find their unique beauty. Healthy, radiant skin is a reflection of total well-being. Change your skin, change your life.” Karen Asquith, National Technical Training Manager at G.M. CollinWant to read more? Subscribe to one of our monthly plans to continue reading this article.