A Path to Career Freedom

Have you found yourself sitting in your corner office, staring at the impressive title on your door, and wondering, "Is this all there is?" You're not alone.

After spending 18+ years in the corporate world, I understand that feeling. That subtle but persistent voice asking if there's something more meaningful waiting beyond the next promotion or bonus.

The Uncomfortable Truth About Today's Corporate World

The data tells a story many of us feel intuitively:

Only 21% of employees feel truly engaged at work (Gallup)

The average professional changes jobs 12 times during their career (BLS)

63% of professionals would consider changing careers but don't know where to start (LinkedIn)

These statistics reflect what I hear from the professionals I coach daily. There's a profound disconnect between our success and the fulfillment we expect to come with it.

What's Holding You Back?

When I made my transition from Senior Director at a Fortune 500 company to business ownership, I confronted the same concerns I now hear from my clients:

"I don't have the capital to start something on my own"

"What if I fail after all these years of building my reputation?"

"I've been in corporate so long—do I have what it takes to run a business?"

"How do I even begin choosing the right business opportunity?"

"Will I ever see my family if I own a business?"

These concerns aren't just valid—they're intelligent questions that deserve thoughtful exploration rather than impulsive decisions.

Why Business Ownership Might Be Your Second Act

Business ownership isn't about escaping work—it's about aligning your work with your deepest values, leveraging your hard-earned skills, and taking control of your professional destiny.

For many senior professionals, business ownership provides:

1. True autonomy - Making decisions based on your values, not corporate mandates

2. Income flexibility - Creating multiple revenue streams beyond a salary ceiling

3. Legacy building - Developing something meaningful that reflects your vision

4. Work-life integration - Structuring your business around your life priorities, not vice versa

The Strategic Approach to Business Exploration

The journey to business ownership isn't a leap into the void—it's a structured exploration process. Working with a Career Ownership Coach?, you'll move through four key phases:

Purpose

Self Assessment (DISC)

Evaluating skills, income requirements, lifestyle goals

Education

Exploring viable options

Learning different business models, understanding financing approaches

Discovery

Examining specific opportunities

Researching companies, speaking with business owners

Decision

Taking informed action

Selecting your business, developing an implementation strategy

Most clients maintain their corporate positions during this process, which typically spans 4-6 months. This approach minimizes risk while maximizing your chance of finding the right opportunity.

Success Beyond the Corporate Ladder

Many professionals have been guided through this journey:

* Margaret, a former pharmaceutical VP who now owns three senior care franchises that generate more income than her corporate role while providing the community impact she craved

* James, a technology director who leveraged his leadership experience into a business coaching franchise that serves other professionals

* Patricia, who translated her passion for health and corporate wellness program experience into a thriving preventative healthcare business

Each found something beyond financial success—they found alignment between their work and their deepest values.

Your Next Step Isn't a Leap—It's a Conversation

Exploring business ownership doesn't begin with quitting your job or investing your savings. It starts with a strategic conversation - that keeps all your options on the table while opening your perspective to possibilities you might not have considered.

I invite you to schedule a complimentary Career Ownership Coaching session where we can discuss:

* Your specific career frustrations and aspirations

* The alignment between your values and current work

* The range of opportunities that might suit your skills and goals

* A structured approach to exploration that fits your timeline

Business ownership isn't for everyone, but for many corporate professionals feeling stuck or unfulfilled, it represents the most direct path to genuine career ownership and the meaningful "second act" they've been seeking.

Are you ready to explore what might be possible beyond the corporate walls you've known? Let's start that conversation. Schedule a Call | Tiffany Whitney

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