#139 - Beyond Risk, Discomfort and Hard Work is... EVERYTHING.

In this special end-of-year episode of the Heads Together Podcast, Gill shares a candid, unscripted reflection on risk, discomfort, and the hard work it takes to achieve the life and business you truly desire. Recorded on December 30th, amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays, Gill's raw and heartfelt message is the perfect way to close out 2024 and step boldly into 2025.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Gill’s Corporate Escape Story:  From a “safe” corporate job in insurance to building a thriving coaching business, Gill reveals the pivotal moments that shaped her journey.The Power of Risk:  Why the life and business you dream of are often on the other side of bold decisions.Overcoming Doubt: How Gill navigated fears, naysayers, and the challenge of starting over to find her true calling.The Reality of Building a Dream Business: A frank discussion on why hard work, risk, and discomfort are necessary stepping stones to success.The Importance of Coaching: Why Gill believes coaching is the best job in the world and how coaches can change lives—including their own.Highlights:Gill’s early inspirations from OG online entrepreneurs like Amy Porterfield and Marie Forleo—and how their stories sparked her belief in new possibilities.The transformational moment after losing her husband that reshaped her priorities and pushed her to take her first big leap.How shifting from a virtual assistant to a coach felt like stepping into her true purpose.A powerful reminder: “Everything is available for you—it might just be on the other side of risk.”Resources Mentioned: The Coaching Business Academy: Ready to turn your coaching dreams into a thriving reality? Learn how The Coaching Business Academy can help you build a phenomenal business in 2025.gillmoakes.com/academyBook a Call with Gill: Want to explore private coaching or learn more about joining the next cohort of The Coaching Business Academy? Schedule a call today! Closing Thoughts:As we bid farewell to 2024, Gill challenges you to step into 2025 with conviction and courage. Whatever your dreams for your life and business, now is the time to claim them. It may require risk, discomfort, and hard work, but as Gill reminds us, “There’s nothing I’d rather be doing.”Happy New Year from the Heads Together Podcast!Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple Podcasts to help more listeners join the conversation.Here’s to a bold and brilliant 2025! 🎉 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gillmoakes.substack.com