Career Reinvention From Cubicle To Coach with Julie Oden

In this episode, we're joined by Julie Oden, a former cubicle warrior who climbed the corporate ladder until she realized it wasn't as exciting as it seemed. Julie shares her inspiring journey from burnout to reinvention, including her move from Canada to Miami, Florida, and her transformation into a coach and branding expert.Julie's story serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to pivot and pursue your true calling. She discusses the importance of finding your purpose, building a supportive community, and embracing the challenges that come with a major career shift.If you've ever felt stuck in your career or wondered if there's more to life than the corporate grind, this episode is for you. Join us as we dive into Julie's remarkable journey and explore the world of coaching and personal reinvention. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on the Freedom Nation Podcast!About the Guest:The founder of The Chrysalis Collective, Julie Oden is a certified Executive Coach and Brand consultant with over 28+ years of track record of success working with high-profile brands including Manulife, The Home Depot, AOL, Yahoo, and Myspace.Today, Julie spends the bulk of her time working with leaders and companies moving into a season of transformation. She leverages her deep curiosity about what motivates people, along with her expansive brand, marketing, and corporate experience, to help organizations get out of their own way so that they can drive impact well beyond what they thought possible. With The Chrysalis Collective, Julie has built a collective portfolio of professionals with complementary areas of expertise who are bound by a common desire to drive impactful transformation for companies and individuals around the globe, interested in learning more? Website: Chrysalisco.caEmail Julie directly at [email protected] or connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieoden/  Fast Five QuestionsIf you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? "I would sit down, I would probably bring another coach in to help me work through it and get really, really, really specific"What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? "I've stayed too long in a future that wasn't right for me. I didn't listen to the voice in my head. It hurt me I hurt my confidence. It hurt my happiness. I let fear win"What is a book that you would recommend? "The Year Of Yes by Shonda Rhimes, Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo, and Two Weeks Notice by Amy Porterfield"What is a tool that you use everyday that you would recommend? "Honeybook and Blinkist"What is your definition of freedom? "It's flexibility and schedule. It's being your own boss, and driving towards the future you want and having the confidence to get there"About Jeff: Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started 5 businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since that time he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. He is a board member of the Incubator.Edu program at Vista Ridge High School and is on the board of directors of the Leander Educational Excellence FoundationConnect with the Freedom Nation podcast at https://freedom-nation-podcast.captivate.fm/Connect with Jeff: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomnationpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel/Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.