Episode #1 with Naomi Arnold: Pivoting from a Government Career to a Coaching Business
01/03/20 • 27 min
Show Notes
1:36 Naomi’s career pivot story and the catalyst that made her want to make the change.
5:43 The second major catalyst for taking the big leap into her own business full-time.
7:18 The first steps Naomi took to find clarity on her next career move.
9:15 Naomi’s advice around what you can focus on to find clarity on your next career move and make the transition successfully.
11:18 One of the best things about having your own business, as opposed to working for someone else.
12:34 The stories that can hold you back from gaining clarity on what you want from your career.
13:38 Where the biggest clues are for the next step in our careers and to find clarity on what’s important to us.
14:25 Naomi’s advice if you’re in a career that doesn’t feel find right for you – practical and actionable steps that you can take right now to find clarity on your next move.
16:07 The biggest thing to consider in order to hear your inner voice and make important career decisions.
18:35 How you can find support on your career journey, and another sign that can help you to find clarity.
19:50 Naomi’s thoughts on whether the challenge of having a business and working for yourself is worth it, and some of the biggest benefits.
23:20 The one major factor that would make having a business worth it – or not.
Show Notes
1:36 Naomi’s career pivot story and the catalyst that made her want to make the change.
5:43 The second major catalyst for taking the big leap into her own business full-time.
7:18 The first steps Naomi took to find clarity on her next career move.
9:15 Naomi’s advice around what you can focus on to find clarity on your next career move and make the transition successfully.
11:18 One of the best things about having your own business, as opposed to working for someone else.
12:34 The stories that can hold you back from gaining clarity on what you want from your career.
13:38 Where the biggest clues are for the next step in our careers and to find clarity on what’s important to us.
14:25 Naomi’s advice if you’re in a career that doesn’t feel find right for you – practical and actionable steps that you can take right now to find clarity on your next move.
16:07 The biggest thing to consider in order to hear your inner voice and make important career decisions.
18:35 How you can find support on your career journey, and another sign that can help you to find clarity.
19:50 Naomi’s thoughts on whether the challenge of having a business and working for yourself is worth it, and some of the biggest benefits.
23:20 The one major factor that would make having a business worth it – or not.
Next Episode
Episode #2 with Ella Mannix: pivoting from corporate HR to the All About Fertility Expo
Welcome to episode #2 of the Career Pivot Podcast! This episode is available on Spotify, Stitcher and iTunes, and if you enjoy it, I would love it if you could please subscribe and leave me a review.
In today’s podcast episode, I interview Ella Mannix, the founder and owner of All About Fertility Expo. Following her own fertility journey, Ella saw a gap in the Australian market to create an event bringing the fertility industry together to support people to become first-time parents or extend their family.
Prior to creating All About Fertility Expo, Ella was a HR & Talent Acquisitions consultant working in the corporate field. She had the pleasure of placing a number of people, either starting their career or climbing the ladder to senior management, into their dream job. Ella believes in chasing your dreams and never giving up, which is why she decided to take a leap of faith and quit her corporate job to follow her passion and create an event that will benefit many people on their fertility journey.
Show Notes
1:41 Ella’s career pivot story and the catalyst that made her want to make the change.
3:00 How Ella became sure that she wanted to launch the expo in Australia.
4:00 The specific catalyst that made Ella take the leap into leaving corporate and running the expo full time after doing it for months on the side.
6:39 Ella’s advice for anyone who is looking to pivot their careers into a business.
7:50 What to do if you want to leave your current role and continue to build a business.
8:27 Some of the biggest fears you can build up in your mind around starting a business - and the question you can ask yourself to shift your mindset.
9:30 How Ella reached out to a previous mentor to get feedback on her initial business idea.
11:15 The support you need to build your business, and where you can get this.
13:15 One thing Ella was very conscious of doing when she stepped into her own business full time.
14:20 Why starting a business is kind of like giving birth - according to Ella who has had a baby :)
15:00 How you can avoid “failure” in business.
17:05 The three best things for Ella about having her own business.
21:00 Ella’s “why” - her reason for having her own business and launching All About Fertility Expo.
22:05 Ella’s recommendations if you’re in a corporate role or another career and you’re feeling like it’s not right for you - her thoughts on how to find clarity and to pivot.
23:50 What to do if you’re questioning whether you should step into a different role or career, or start your own business.
26:15 One book that has made the most impact on Ella to pursue her passion.
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