Finding the positives and pursuing what matters, with Jo Becker
02/28/20 • 47 min
Jo Becker is a self-employed Disability & Inclusion Specialist, and small business coach. Rather than having a neat job title, her work is based on a goal to enable everybody to pursue the things that are most important to them. In this episode, Jo shares her passion for increasing awareness around disability and inclusion. We also talk about her experiences of managing her own disability, taking time to process change, and making the most out of the circumstances you find yourself in. Jo exudes energy and positivity, and I hope you come away from this episode feeling as inspired as I did!
What we talk about in this episode
- The disability awareness gap
- Approaching someone with a disability
- The Purple Pound
- Jo’s experiences with muscular dystrophy
- Leaving the business she had grown
- Taking time to process and work through things
- Tuning into personal needs
- Jo’s website
- Jo’s Instagram
Jo Becker is a self-employed Disability & Inclusion Specialist, and small business coach. Rather than having a neat job title, her work is based on a goal to enable everybody to pursue the things that are most important to them. In this episode, Jo shares her passion for increasing awareness around disability and inclusion. We also talk about her experiences of managing her own disability, taking time to process change, and making the most out of the circumstances you find yourself in. Jo exudes energy and positivity, and I hope you come away from this episode feeling as inspired as I did!
What we talk about in this episode
- The disability awareness gap
- Approaching someone with a disability
- The Purple Pound
- Jo’s experiences with muscular dystrophy
- Leaving the business she had grown
- Taking time to process and work through things
- Tuning into personal needs
- Jo’s website
- Jo’s Instagram
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