Fit for the job
What has helped you along the way?
• My amazing fiance who has been incredibly patient and supportive.
• Colleagues and friends and family who have given me incredible encouragement.
• Mentors who have provided guidance and support – surrounding myself with inspiring people.
• Jess – as above! Coaching or consultation when I needed it.
• Great experiences and feedback from clients.
• Opportunities that present themselves – when great things happen quickly your confidence grows fast .
• Positive psyche – reading and listening to inspiring things often.
• The belief that I have everything it takes to live my ultimate life and bring others with me.
What advice do you have for women considering going out on their own, or unhappy in their jobs?
Life is too short to be miserable in your work.
First of all are you happy working purely to make an income to support a fulfilling life outside work? Nothing wrong with that! But no need to stay in something that makes five out of seven days in the week a massive struggle. However – if you have a burning passion or have some ideas about something you might want to do then you owe it to yourself to explore it.
If you have a clear idea – lucky you. If you don’t, why not do a short course in something you are interested in – if you don’t enjoy it, no problem. Cross it off the list and move on. Just another interesting layer to your knowledge and experience in life.
Approach your transition wisely from a financial standpoint.
Can you study or start a small business on the side of your current job, or maybe even going part-time?
If there are any gaps in your knowledge or confidence in business, get support and learn. If you love what you do the missing pieces will come together, you always work it out. Hello Google!
Have a plan and stick to deadlines. It may change along the way – and that is fine – but you need a plan with time-frames or it will go on forever. Don’t strive for perfection – just do it. This is how you learn and grow. Nothing ever gets done when we wait for perfection. (Brene Brown fan here).
You are capable of leading a life you love.
Go for it!
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