4: Guest Dr. Anita Perkins - from academia to public sector to business owner

Summary In this episode, host Yvonne Davidis speaks with Dr Anita Perkins, a self-employed research consultant, about her journey from academia to working in government to entrepreneurship. They discuss the challenges of burnout, the importance of mindset, and the value of community support in navigating career transitions. Anita shares her insights on identifying personal skills, building a business, and maintaining a work-life balance while staying true to one's values. The conversation emphasizes the significance of reflection, adaptability, and pursuing one's passions in the face of external doubts and challenges. Keywords career transition, self-employment, burnout, mindset, skills, community, networking, personal growth, consulting, work-life balance Chapters 01:06 Intro guest Dr. Anita Perkins 03:58 Career Transition and Self-Employment Journey 09:38 Mindset Shifts and Support Systems 15:35 Identifying Skills and Value Proposition 20:15 Navigating Challenges and Building Resilience 25:12 Building Community and Networks 28:19 Embracing Self-Employment 29:16 Reflection and Personal Growth 32:57 The Importance of Accountability 34:09 Quick Fire Insights 36:26 My take aways Takeaways - Building a business requires a mindset shift and commitment. - Community support is crucial for self-employed individuals. - Identifying unique skills can help in marketing oneself effectively. - Flexibility and adaptability are key in uncertain economic times. - Reflection and self-awareness help guide career decisions. - For Anita success is about aligning heart, mind, and body with one's values. Links Connect with Dr Anita Perkins on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anita-perkins-a9652824/ or through her Website https://www.anitaperkinsconsulting.com/ People and companies Anita mentioned that she worked with as she transitioned into self-employment: Hnry - specialist accountancy company for self-employed, freelancers, contractors and sole traders. Their slogan is “never think about tax again”. Hnry operates in New Zealand, Australia and recently launched in the UK. Website https://hnry.co.nz/ Natalie Coombe, pricing & profit expert LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliecoombe/ Website https://www.nataliecoombe.com/ Rachel Klaver, content marketing coach Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelklavercontentmarketingcoach/ Website https://www.rachelklaver.com/ Tabitha Arthur, photographer LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabithaarthur/ Website https://www.tabithaarthur.com/ Vito Lo Iacono, leadership development consultant, business mentor LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitoid/ ⁠