To Be or Not To Be!
I was working through goals and aspirations with one of my executive coaching clients recently. When we delved deeper into her ‘dreams’ –?her dream was to escape the corporate world and be her own boss. "Why?" I asked.
"I love my job," she said. "I don’t particularly enjoy who I’m working for (and I can’t see that changing anytime soon) and I’m finding I am becoming increasingly frustrated with the system I’m working in."
"Well just do it", I said.
The dream turned into dismay. "I can’t", she said "because…."
There were numerous reasons that followed the 'because'…?my kids are still at school so I still need a secure income...I can’t afford to jeopardise?my super…what happens if it doesn’t work and I have trouble finding another job….
The yearning to be one’s own boss is a common aspiration for many people I deal with – clients, friends, family. Equally common is the response that 'I can’t/couldn’t do it'.
I have also helped and coached (both formally and informally) many to make the leap from employee to business owner or self-employed. To see them succeed and flourish has been a rewarding experience.
This year marks my 22nd?year in my consulting business. And I haven’t looked back – not for one day. My motivation to take this leap was driven by a deep desire to:
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which I have and continue to do.
I know this isn’t the path for everyone HOWEVER if you have these dreams and desires maybe it’s time to put your energies into making them a reality.
Here’s a few things to help you…
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Cheers
Pete