The Top Hat Enterprise-TM

25/11/2025

One of the best times to change careers is when YOU DECIDE it's time.

However, answering the following questions could help someone make a better decision that aligns with their needs:

🤔 What do I want my professional life to look like?

🤔 Is there a way I can reach my professional goals if I stay on this career path?

🤔 If so, what can I do (starting this week) to make sure I'm on the right track?

🤔 If not, what are some steps I can take (starting this week) to make sure I reach my goals?

🤔 What do I need (information, skills, education, etc.) in order to accomplish my goal?

💁🏽‍♂️ Shifting careers can be stressful, but being prepared can make things easier.

Robert E. Ward Jr. (Robbie)
Founder/CEO
The Top Hat Enterprise

03/11/2025

From Robert E. Ward Jr., Founder/CEO of TTHE:

I've been blessed with an honorable duty:
Be a guide to those who wish to join The Catholic Church.

Also, I've been discerning the priesthood since June or so.

During my early stages of discernment, I came to understand that I was already part of the lay priesthood (amongst other things), and that I was called to bless and be a blessing to others (Catechism p.1669).

Even though I'm still discerning the call to holy orders, I've come to understand more about myself and why I've been blessed with this life.

I'm here to support who I can, when I can.

That's what my life is about, and that's what The Top Hat Enterprise is about.

I thank God for giving me a heart and mind that desires to do good things, and I pray that we all become better people day by day.

Reach out anytime: I'm here.

Robert E. Ward, Jr. (Robbie)
Founder/CEO
The Top Hat Enterprise

31/10/2025

What can you do if you "go blank" while talking to a CEO? Follow the link below for some tips!

Robert E. Ward Jr. (Robbie)
Founder/CEO
The Top Hat Enterprise

If I "blanked out" while talking to another CEO, I'd try to learn more about them instead of talking more about myself. There's nothing wrong with Dorie's suggestion (watch the clip), but listening to the other party would give you time to refocus and listen for common interests and shared experienc...

30/10/2025

Here's my advice: try to focus on how you can support those you meet/want to meet.

If you explain why you want to meet a person and you're reason for meeting them is based on a genuine desire to support them in some way, then there's no reason why it shouldn't be mentioned.

If someone judges you for trying to be supportive and honest that's on them, not you.

Try not to let the fear of judgement limit your actions. Also, try your best to show empathy and actively listen to the thoughts and feelings of others.

Robert E. Ward Jr. (Robbie)
Founder/CEO
The Top Hat Enterprise

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PS

If you ever want to work on your personal, professional, or business goals, shoot me a message and we'll take it from there.

Here's my advice: try to focus on how you can support those you meet/want to meet. If you explain why you want to meet a person and you're reason for meeting them is based on a genuine desire to support them in some way, then there's no reason why it shouldn't be mentioned. If someone judges you for...

10/10/2025

Quick Tip: Try attending networking events with the intention of having fun and see how it works out for you.

🟢 You don't have to disregard the business aspect of networking events, just let fun be a part of it.

💁🏽‍♂️Ideally, even if you just grab some food or hang out on the sidelines, someone will eventually acknowledge you or want to chat with you.

🤓 I decided to implement this strategy on a few occasions to test my theory and it's been going great so far!

⚠️ This doesn't mean that every moment will be perfect all the time, but it gives you a way to take control during networking events by doing what's fun FOR YOU!

Here's how I started my night at this year's Interchamber Networking Event:

- Caught up with a few people I knew
- Got some food, found a table, and hung out with a friend
- Talked to people who came to our table
- Walked around to try more food
- Interacted with those who wanted to chat along the way, etc.

😁 I was more focused on hanging out and enjoying the food/beverages, but I ended up meeting so many people!

✅ Keep showing up to events, be kind, relax, and have fun! You'll meet who you were meant to meet!

Robert E. Ward Jr. (Robbie)
Founder/CEO
The Top Hat Enterprise

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PS

I've been quite, but sometimes it's necessary to take breaks.

However, when I do move, I try to make it count!

I hope you are all doing well and experiencing positivity in your lives.

Reach out any time.

At The Top Hat Enterprise, we provide coaching and consulting services worldwide, either online or in person. We specialize in personal, professional, and business development and will support you to the best of our abilities. We're based in Cambodia, but all our services, including executive, leade...

10/07/2025

Let me show you how I approach problems/challenges.

The Scenario:

🤝🏼 Goldman Sachs wants to protect it's trade secrets, and according to anonymous sources cited by Bloomberg, they're asking junior recruits to pledge their loyalty every three months.

🔴 This is because some recruiters from private equity firms try to poach new recruits during their training, which risks confidential information being leaked.

(Visit the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBEziivY)

My Solution:

✅ I would highly suggest that new recruits be given a confidentiality agreement to sign before they even start training.

🟢 Confidentiality agreements are common, and I'm pretty sure they're already in use, but I feel it's necessary to mention them based on the current situation.

✅ Instead of an oath of loyalty, there could be a transparency agreement to go along with the confidentiality agreement.

💁🏽‍♂️ If a recruit plans to pursue a job with other firms, intends to work with a recruiter from other firms or anything else along those lines, they would need to be clear and transparent about it as soon as they took action on those thoughts.

🟢 This agreement could hold before, during, and after training.

✅ In the event that a recruit did decide to leave, another confidentiality agreement could be signed so there is a clear understanding about the importance of confidentiality to the firm.

🟢 I feel like these suggestions are less intimidating than a loyalty oath, focusing more on the importance of confidentiality and transparency.

⚠️ Regardless of any agreements or oaths that are signed, some people will still share confidential information, intentionally or not.

💁🏽‍♂️With that being said, I hope this gives you a better idea about how I operate as a consultant.

I came up with these solutions on my own, so imagine what could be accomplished if I was working with Goldman Sachs directly!

🤝🏼 If you're ever interested in working with me shoot me a message and let's see where it goes!

💭 Have you solved any problems lately?
Share your accomplishments in the comments!

Robert E. Ward Jr. (Robbie)
Founder/CEO
The Top Hat Enterprise

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*Image generated by Gemini.

At The Top Hat Enterprise, we provide coaching and consulting services worldwide, either online or in person. We specialize in personal, professional, and business development and will support you to the best of our abilities. We're based in Cambodia, but all our services, including executive, leade...

09/07/2025

If you want some solid career advice, follow the link to our founders LinkedIn profile.

If you don't have a LinkedIn and you're serious about professional development, I highly suggest that you make one!

🍔 Let's talk burgers, chocolate, and career strategy! 🍫The Hershey Company recently announced that Kirk Tanner, Wendy's current CEO, will be succeeding Michele Buck, who decided to retire after about 20 successful years with The Hershey Company (she spent the past 8+ years as president...

07/07/2025

Networking tip: attend networking events with the intention of having fun!

I'm not saying that you don't need to bring business cards or that you shouldn't talk business, but if you go to have fun, opportunities to connect should happen naturally!

💁🏽‍♂️ I didn't go to Amcham's 4th of July event to pass my business cards around, I went to have fun!

As I was having fun, I ended up exchanging cards with a few people, including the current president of Amcham, who I'd been meaning to connect with anyways😅.

Moral of the story: Networking events (even regular events) can be more fruitful if we just go and TRY to have fun!

🟢 Ideally, when people are having fun together, they usually end up talking about the fun they're having (or something like that)!

💭What makes networking easier for you?
💁🏽‍♂️ Let me know in the comments!

Robert E. Ward Jr. (Robbie)
Founder/CEO
The Top Hat Enterprise

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PS

I'd like to thank AmCham Cambodia for hosting the event and taking pictures!

If you ever need an MC (or anything else), let me know: I'm one of the best MCs in the Kingdom!

At The Top Hat Enterprise, we provide coaching and consulting services worldwide, either online or in person. We specialize in personal, professional, and business development and will support you to the best of our abilities. We're based in Cambodia, but all our services, including executive, leade...

06/07/2025

Enjoy your Sunday!

Sidenote: I pulled like two muscles trying to get on this Harley😂.

*This was taken at the 4th of July event hosted by AmCham Cambodia. It was a great event!

Time to relax and get ready for the week ahead😌.

Robert E. Ward Jr. (Robbie)
Founder/CEO
The Top Hat Enterprise

04/07/2025

It's the 4th of July, America's Independence Day, and millions of Americans are expected to travel!

I plan on traveling too, but not back to America.

I plan on attending the Stars and Stripes Soirée, hosted by AmCham Cambodia at the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh!

I can't remember the last time I had a full dose of that good ol' American red, white and blue, so I'm looking forward to feeling some American spirit!

My ancestors were both foreign and native to that great land we call the United States of America, and I take great pride in being an American citizen.

🇺🇲 While our country does have it's challenges, I've seen Americans of various cultures, races, relegions, etc. stand together time and time again for the sake of righteousness, equality, and good.

🇺🇲 That's what TRUE American spirit is to me, standing together to uphold what's right and just!

🦅 With that being said, HAPPY 4th OF JULY to all my fellow Americans out there!

🇺🇲 May The United States of America (and the world) continuously progress on the path of righteousness and good!

Robert E. Ward Jr. (Robbie)
Founder/CEO
The Top Hat Enterprise

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For detailed information about why Americans are expected to travel more during this year's 4th of July, follow the link below!

https://lnkd.in/gDKncmkA

*The image was generated by Gemini.