"I can raise a million dollars in ten minutes." These were the words the ladies of The Synergist and myself heard as we listened, intently, to everything The Most Powerful Woman in the Room had to say. Well, it was a Zoom room, but, alas, this is our new reality. When I finally got the opportunity to tell Lydia Fenet how powerful I found her statement to be and inquired on how she could possibly raise a million dollars in ten minutes, she smiled and said, "I could raise a million dollars in five minutes if you let me." Talk about a Rainmaker.

In episode 008 of The Catalyst, our Chief Conversation Curator, Audrey Dilgarde, spoke with the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships and the Lead Benefit Auctioneer at Christie’s Auction House, Lydia Fenet, on all things auctioneering and the importance of giving up our fear of hearing the word "no."

Lydia Fenet is in a league of her own and we at The Catalyst thank her again for making the time to share her wisdoms and truths.

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