6: Guest Suzanne Silver: from HR to social work, to UK foreign office, to business owner

Summary In this episode, host Yvonne Davidis speaks with executive and leadership coach Suzanne Silver. Have a listen and learn more about Suzanne's experience: - Why she left school at 16 and what she means by "nonsense jobs" - How she navigated her career changes - What advice she has for anyone who's considering to make a change Suzanne's journey involves various career transitions including in different cultural contexts. - from leaving school when she was 16 to start working in HR in local government (or 'staffing' as it was called back then); - to social work and Safeguarding Children - to teaching English as a foreign language in Hong Kong; - to landing a role in leadership development in the finance sector; - to working for the UK Foreign Office, covering leadership development in the Asia Pacific region where working remotely was the norm; - and then going on her own as coach and facilitator. Suzanne talks about the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the significance of mindset and self-awareness when making career decisions. She highlights the abundance of opportunities in the world and encourages us to embrace change and challenge our own boundaries. Chapters 00:03 Introduction and background 00:06 Love for learning about self and humans 15:15 Adventure in Hong Kong 17:32 "Nonsense jobs" 19:10 Navigating Career Changes and New Opportunities 23:18 Leadership Development in Diverse Environments 27:30 Relocation and Remote Work Dynamics 30:53 Embracing Change and New Beginnings 34:03 Mindset and Financial Freedom 36:37 Understanding Personal Values and Choices 37:40 The Journey of Self-Discovery 41:07 Advice for Navigating Career Transitions 42:16 My take aways Key words career transitions, entrepreneurship, personal growth, coaching, success, mindset, cultural shifts, values alignment, financial freedom, life lessons Takeaways - The world is abundant; there's enough for everyone. - You have to believe in yourself to succeed. - Financial security is a personal value that varies for everyone. - Embracing change can lead to unexpected opportunities. - It's important to know your own boundaries and challenge them. - Trying something new often leads to growth and learning. Connect with Suzanne Silvers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannesilver/ Find out more about Suzanne's work https://suzanne-silver.com Connect with your host, Yvonne Davidis LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-davidis/ Website www.YDcoaching.net