A Dominatrix’s Guide to Future Work

Dan Smolen establishes a Dominatrix’s Guide to Future Work with executive coach Dana Pharant. Dana is a former dominatrix who now uses her skill to help entrepreneurs and career professionals. They learn to overcome past traumas to live and work joyfully. What is more, Dana’s clients apply skill to escape from ingrained behaviors that bottle up their emotions. And when they do that, they can achieve “10X” success. In a provocative and wide-ranging discussion, Dana: Lays out the unique value proposition she provides her clients. Starts at 4:17 Defines what a dominatrix does. Starts at 7:01 Explains how “surrendering” can help many, including controlling-type people. Starts at 11:43 Describes “sexual energy” and how it empowers career professionals. Starts at 14:56 Supports the notion that managers need to embrace vulnerability. Starts at 20:11 Provides a “10X” client success story. Starts at 26:11 Guides listeners to greater future of work success. Starts at 33:03 As part of a Dominatrix’s Guide to Future Work, Dana believes we all must learn to embrace vulnerability in the workplace: “The first thing is being vulnerable. And saying right out: this is awkward. I’ve lost my skills in how to relate to people. Just say it! Say what it is!” About our guest: Dana Pharant grew up in a cult and survived years of every kind of abuse imaginable. After years as a dominatrix, she applied her skill into a useful and healing resource for entrepreneurs and career professionals seeking success. Dana lives and works in Barrie, Ontario (Canada). EPISODE DATE: April 22, 2022 Social media: – LinkedIn – Twitter – Website